Moscow entrepreneurs are invited to a conference on working with government contracts.

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Entrepreneurs interested in participating in public procurement are invited to the conference "Public Procurement for Small Businesses: From Application to Contract" on April 14, hosted by the State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow" (MBM). The event will cover how small and medium-sized businesses can prepare for procurement and find tenders. Special attention will be paid to anti-dumping measures, reducing the risk of application rejection, and the practical nuances of working on electronic trading platforms.

Maria Esipova, head of a tender support company, will open the conference's business program. She will discuss the basic requirements for public procurement participants, as well as how to register and obtain accreditation on electronic trading platforms.

Yulia Klimina, a member of the Procurement System Development Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and a business consultant on public procurement, will explain how to find suitable tenders and assess winning chances using analytics.

A presentation by Ekaterina Makovleva, a leading expert at the Center for the Development of Competition Policy and Public Procurement at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, will help attendees understand how to avoid application rejection and minimize financial risks when participating in tenders.

The head of the department for automation of small-volume procurement and operational transactions will introduce conference participants to the capital's supplier portal and its services. Moscow City Department for Competition Policy Anton Prokofiev. Anton Kuprinov, Executive Director of the Moscow Small Business Lending Assistance Fund, will discuss guarantee support for small and medium-sized businesses in the capital. Additionally, Viktor Garkusha, a supplier tender support specialist and entrepreneur, will share small business case studies on how to win contracts with a turnover of up to five million rubles and scale up the results.

A representative of a major Russian bank and a federal electronic procurement platform will also speak at the conference. The event will conclude with a question-and-answer session, during which participants will be able to obtain additional information from experts.

The conference “Government procurement for small businesses: from application to contract” will be held from 11:00 to 16:00 in the “Moscow” hall of the “Meeting Point” business space at the address: Okhotny Ryad Street, Building 2, Business Center “Moscow”, Entrance 3, Floor 5. Participation is free, pre-registration on the MBM portal.

Support for entrepreneurs is provided within the framework of the federal project “Small and Medium Entrepreneurship and Support for Individual Entrepreneurial Initiatives,” which is part of the national project "Efficient and competitive economy", as well as the Moscow Mayor's strategy for supporting Moscow entrepreneurship. More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

State Budgetary Institution "Small Business of Moscow", subordinate to the capital Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development, helps people start and grow their businesses in the capital. At business service centers, everyone can learn about financial and non-financial government support measures.

Free educational and business events are held for entrepreneurs: forums, seminars, workshops, and conferences that help them improve their professional skills and connect with like-minded individuals.

You can get advice on starting and running a business and learn more about current support measures for entrepreneurs in Moscow on the MBM website.mbm.mos.ru and by phone: 7 495 225-14-14.

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You can now download your compulsory medical insurance policy statement from the EMIAS.INFO app.

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For the convenience of Moscow residents, the EMIAS.INFO mobile app has added a new feature. Starting in December 2025, patients can use the service to download an official extract of their compulsory medical insurance (CMI) policy, complete with a barcode. This document can be useful for employment, in-person registration at a clinic, or for verifying information when applying to various agencies for services.

"The EMIAS.INFO app has become another channel for patients to quickly obtain their compulsory medical insurance policy statements. Today, most city residents use the app to schedule doctor appointments and view information from their electronic medical records, including doctor's examination reports and test results. Now, Muscovites can download their compulsory medical insurance policy statement. It contains all the necessary information: the policy number, the owner's last name, first name, and patronymic, the name of the insurance company, the region of insurance, and a barcode that can be quickly provided for scanning if needed," she noted.

Elena Shinkaruk, Chairman of the Committee for State Services of the City of Moscow.

To view the barcode of a compulsory medical insurance policy, users must open the EMIAS.INFO app and click the barcode icon located at the top of the main page. The system will instantly display up-to-date policy information, including the barcode itself. To download a statement of the compulsory medical insurance policy, click the download icon—the document will be in PDF format ready for sending or printing if needed. It is also always available online. A similar algorithm applies to the portal. emias.info.

The new feature will improve accessibility of the digital policy: all the necessary information for health care is available in the EMIAS.INFO app and on the portal of the same name. Information about the compulsory medical insurance policy, including for minor children whose relationship is confirmed in the profile, can also be viewed and downloaded in the personal account on the government services portal.

A document created electronically does not require additional signatures or seals and is fully suitable for presentation when resolving various issues, such as when seeking medical assistance at a federal or regional clinic.

Digitalization of healthcare

Since December 2022, the compulsory medical insurance policy has been fully digitalized. The current document is the number in the compulsory medical insurance fund system, replacing paper and plastic cards. If a patient needs information about their policy, they can find the number in their personal account on mos.ru, in the section Personal Documents, in the "Compulsory Medical Insurance Policy" section, as well as in the "My ID" app and on the government services portal. You can also view your policy statement on the government services portals and emias.info, in the EMIAS.INFO app, or by contacting your insurance company. All previously issued old-style policies will remain valid.

The capital has been digitalizing its healthcare system for over 10 years. The foundation of this process was the creation of a unified digital platform, which is being jointly developed by the Moscow Social Development Complex, the Moscow City Council, and the Moscow Regional Government. State Services Committee, Moscow Department of Healthcare and urban Department of Information TechnologyIt allows for personalized care of each patient at every stage—from diagnosis and treatment to follow-up.

The creation, development and operation of e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, are consistent with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Radishes and the first spring greens appeared at weekend markets

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At weekend markets in Moscow, farmers brought dill, parsley, cilantro, green onions, and early radishes—products that traditionally mark the start of the fresh vegetable season.

Farmers grow the first bunches of greens in greenhouses until mid-spring: protected soil allows the season to begin earlier, while the weather outside is still cool.

For example, on Marshal Zhukov Avenue, they sell herbs from the Lipetsk region. Oksana Kukushkina from Lebedyan is already bringing in dill, parsley, and cilantro. The first sowings are done in greenhouses at the end of winter, and with the arrival of warmer weather, they begin planting in the open ground.

"In the greenhouse, greens grow quickly: you sow them, and in about three weeks you can harvest them. Then we sow again, and in three to four weeks a new harvest appears. We start around the end of February. And when it gets warmer, we plant them outdoors—usually in late April or May, depending on the weather," said a fair participant.

At the end of March, one of the earliest vegetables—radishes—appears on store shelves. They are brought in from the southern regions and Central Russia. For example, at the Moscow fair on Natasha Kovshova Street, you can find a vegetable grown in the Pervomaysky District of the Tambov Region, at Galina Perepechina's farm.

"Radish grows quickly. We first pick it small and sell it in bunches, then after a week or two it becomes larger. At this point, it needs to be thinned out to allow the remaining roots to grow," Galina explained.

With the arrival of warmer weather, the selection at weekend markets will gradually expand. The first berries, followed by vegetables and fruits, will join the greens and radishes. According to farmers, lettuce will appear on shelves in the coming weeks, and strawberries will be ripe by the end of spring.

Products for the fairs are brought in from more than 40 regions of Russia. Each supplier guarantees the quality and freshness of their products, and specialists State Veterinary Service of the City of Moscow check the products before sending them to the shelves.

Fair participants are provided with free space. The pavilions are located near metro stations and other busy locations and are equipped with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and video surveillance systems, as well as commercial and refrigeration equipment, making them comfortable to visit year-round.

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From electric cars to a student brand: what made the Moscow College Forum memorable

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Over the course of four days, a large-scale forum of Moscow colleges, held at Gostiny Dvor, attracted more than 80,000 visitors. For the first time, it brought together nearly 70 secondary vocational education institutions on a single platform. This was reported by the press service of the Moscow college. Department of Education and Science.

"For the first time, 55 Moscow and 12 federal and private colleges presented their programs in a single venue. Schoolchildren and their parents learned about the most in-demand specialties in 10 sectors of the Moscow economy—from manufacturing and transportation to creative industries. The forum's key feature was its practical focus. Over 90 interactive master classes were organized for the students, allowing everyone to try their hand at practical applications. Prospective students had a unique opportunity to learn about modern Moscow colleges, leading employers, and students, explore their professional interests and gain practical experience, see what opportunities the capital offers today for mastering a sought-after profession, and choose the right college for them," the department's press service noted.

The students explored the mechanics of an electric car, learned to pilot drones, donned firefighter gear, and mastered the art of making popular drinks. Furthermore, using modern technology—VR headsets, 3D printers, and simulators—they built and tested robots, designed miniature succulent gardens, explored elevator mechanisms, and tried their hand at forensics.

In the admissions area, applicants and their parents received consultations on admissions matters and learned about in-demand majors and professions offered by specific colleges. Anyone interested could take a career guidance test to better understand their aptitude for a particular industry or professional field.

Guests were introduced to the "Made by Moscow Colleges" brand, which involves students from Moscow's colleges producing products and providing services to the city. This approach will allow young professionals to hone their professional skills and directly contribute to the capital's development. At the eponymous corner, visitors could browse and purchase student-made products: tote bags, T-shirts, notebooks, sticker packs, embroidered textiles, shaped candles, soap, and handmade sweets such as chocolate, nougat, and marshmallows.

A special highlight was the student restaurant "Friends' Meeting," which was attended by over seven thousand people. Guests were offered sandwiches, croissants, and éclairs. Drinks included coffee, fruit drinks, and signature fruit and berry teas. Service was provided by students from Moscow's hospitality colleges.

In addition, as part of the business program, a ceremony was held to award the winners of the "Master of the Year – 2026" professional skills competition. As Sergei Sobyanin reported, absolute winner Anastasia Maksimova from the Moscow Pedagogical College became the winner.

Anastasia Rakova previously reported that demand for college admission after ninth grade has increased in the capital. The number of students seeking to master in-demand professions has approached 45,000, leading to the creation of an additional 10,000 state-funded places at Moscow colleges.

Detailed information about in-demand professions and specialties taught at Moscow colleges can be found on the website Moscow Colleges, in the same names Telegram channel Andcommunity on the social network VKontakte.

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"A Man in His Place": City Museum Employees on Work, Dreams, and Goals

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On the Day of the Cultural Worker, employees of museums under the jurisdiction To the Moscow Department of Culture, shared stories about how and why they chose their profession, what they see as the purpose of their work, and what they consider most important.

Be useful and share knowledge

Oleg Krzhizhanovsky, head of the exhibition department State Museum of the Defense of MoscowA candidate of pedagogical sciences, he has been involved in exhibition work for over 15 years. His extensive experience formed the basis of his dissertation.

"I firmly believe that a museum should educate. And this must be done skillfully, avoiding moralizing or a didactic tone. A museum has many tools, and we strive to structure our exhibitions so that they convey the necessary narratives. Many of our visitors are school-age children, and if we, museum workers, manage to convey the right messages to them, then our work is beneficial. This is how I see the purpose of my work—everyone should be in their place," says Oleg Krzhizhanovsky.

Administrator Moscow State Museum of S.A. Yesenin Sofia Lapidus has been working here for over seven years. Before that, her professional interests were also linked to poetry: Sofia led a literary workshop at the Moscow Longevity, traveled with poets to St. Petersburg, read poetry on the Gulf of Finland—and was the only one who performed not her own compositions, but works by authors of the Silver Age, including Sergei Yesenin.

"Working at a literary museum has opened up more opportunities to do what I love—sharing knowledge about literature, reading Sergei Yesenin's poems, and discussing his life and work. Being the link between the poet and museum guests is a great responsibility, but also a valuable experience. I've noticed, for example, that the poem 'The Golden Grove Has Dissuaded' often moves visitors to tears—it touches something deep within each person. The Silver Age of Russian poetry, the time of decadence, as it was then called, has always intrigued me, and I dreamed of telling people about it. Now, seven years later at the Sergei Yesenin Museum, I can confidently say that this is a dream come true. Working here is a true joy!" says Sofia Lapidus.

Be open to dialogue and new ideas

For Ivan Nazarov, Deputy Director Mikhail Bulgakov MuseumFor Ivan Nazarov, a candidate of philological sciences, this year is special: he's preparing to celebrate his "museum coming of age" and begin 18 years of service within the walls of a "bad apartment." Ivan Nazarov joined the museum in the fall of 2008 as a junior research fellow.

"We're talking to an audience of millions and must always be prepared for a variety of twists and turns. We might be approached by a seasoned Bulgakov scholar or a schoolchild, fresh from a field trip, who's just discovered the author of 'The Master and Margarita' for the first time. It could be a director working on a new film adaptation of the novel, or a student intern dreaming of creating a computer game based on Bulgakov's stories. We strive to find common ground with everyone and are always open to this dialogue," says Ivan Nazarov.

Curator and Head of the Russian Art Sector Moscow Museum of Modern Art Vladimir Prokhorov has worked at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art (MMOMA) since its founding (25 years now), joining the museum immediately after graduating. Vladimir Prokhorov has witnessed the museum's growth and development, from its first exhibition, assembled with the support of regional museums, to major projects and tours across the country.

"In 1999, I couldn't have imagined how my future and career would unfold. But then a golden opportunity presented itself. Our department at the institute announced that the newly opened Tsereteli Museum—as the Moscow Museum of Modern Art was then known—was recruiting young specialists. I joined the team, along with a small group of my classmates. Soon, in 2000, I was hired permanently at the museum. It was a truly exciting experience. The first exhibition featured masterpieces from regional museums—works by Kazimir Malevich, Wassily Kandinsky, and Aristarkh Lentulov," the curator recalls.

Vladimir Prokhorov also began working on exhibitions. Initially, this was an unfamiliar but very dynamic job—he had to learn contemporary art literally on the fly.

"New horizons in our work opened up around 2014–2015. That's when the museum began actively organizing regional exhibitions. We traveled to other cities with our projects, and in return, we hosted exhibitions from other regions. This turned out to be a completely different experience: we worked in different venues, took local specifics into account, and interacted with colleagues. This exchange provided additional incentive, broadened our professional and creative horizons, and overall made the work more vibrant and interesting. New things always inspire and motivate. We continue to move on this wave," shares Vladimir Prokhorov.

Bringing art closer and bringing joy to children

Elena Golovina, a research fellow at the MMOMA Art Popularization Department, began her creative career as a tour guide.

"In 2016, I almost by chance found myself working as a mediator on a project at a Russian museum. It was one of those times when 'just trying it out' suddenly turns into a twist of fate. The project turned out to be a true immersion into contemporary art, into audio and visual experiments, into conversations that continue within you even after the shift ends. I enrolled in the Russian State University for the Humanities, majoring in art history, because it became clear that this wasn't a passing interest; it was already a part of me. I've been at MMOMA for eight years. I started as a guide—with excitement, searching for my own voice, trying to hold the group's attention and remember what I wanted to say. And today I'm a research fellow in the art popularization department. My colleagues and I design tours for children and adults, give lectures, and seek ways to talk about art in a way that brings it closer to people," notes Elena Golovina.

Museum curator Tamara Rodicheva serves inK.G. Paustovsky Museum For over 40 years. Her museum career began in 1986, when the K.G. Paustovsky People's Museum moved into a building on Kuzminskaya Street. She became an assistant to the first director, Ilya Komarov, and later became the museum accountant. Today, Tamara Vasilyevna is an indispensable employee, not just a caretaker, but a true custodian of the K.G. Paustovsky Museum's fine traditions.

Anastasia Stalnaya, head of the Children's Tsaritsyno sector inTsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, had been volunteering since her first year at university. She enjoyed organizing various events, participating in mediations, and other volunteer activities.

"I currently work with children at the museum. This is probably no coincidence, as I myself participated in the museum's school club as a child and loved telling interesting stories about the objects housed there. In the children's section, I develop programs for children and parents, primarily related to our architectural heritage, our collection, and also music. I enjoy combining various teaching methods from the worlds of music, folk culture, museum education, and art education in creative encounters. Such a diversity of themes and exhibitions allows me to invent and learn as many interesting things as possible. When you see the response from children and parents who return year after year, you realize you're on the right track. The recognition, trust, and joy of visitors, young and old, inspire me and encourage me to continue creating," says Anastasia Stalnaya.

The decree establishing Cultural Workers' Day was signed in 2007. The holiday brings together representatives of creative professions, artists, and custodians and promoters of cultural heritage.

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Strikes on Ukraine: New casualties and destruction of infrastructure

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March 24, 2026 Peace and security

A new wave of Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory has resulted in the death and injury of civilians, as well as the destruction of critical infrastructure in the Dnipropetrovsk, Odessa, Poltava, Zaporizhzhia, and other regions.

According to available reports, the strikes hit residential buildings, kindergartens, and stores. Humanitarian organizations are providing first aid, psychological support, repair materials, and other emergency services to those affected.

On the eve, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo, speaking to the Security Council, stated that the situation in the country "worse than ever".

The situation around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant

The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in southern Ukraine was today disconnected from the 750 kV Dniprovska transmission line. As a result, the facility is dependent on a single backup line for external power supply.

The station has been under Russian control since March 4, 2022, and has been repeatedly damaged by shelling since then.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said the agency's experts are monitoring the situation and consulting with both sides on establishing a local ceasefire that would allow the damaged power line to be repaired.

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The results of the "two sessions" open up new opportunities and prospects for Kazakhstan and the global community, according to the Chinese Ambassador.

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Almaty, March 25 (Xinhua) — The results of the "two sessions" (the Fourth Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and the Fourth Session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)) in China open up new opportunities for Kazakhstan and call on the international community to share opportunities and pursue common development. This was stated by Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan Han Chunlin in an opinion piece for the Delovoy Kazakhstan newspaper.

It notes that all key economic and social development goals and objectives were successfully achieved last year, and the 14th Five-Year Plan concluded successfully. China continues to contribute to the stability of global production and supply chains, as well as to the development of the global economy.

According to the diplomat, over the next five years, China will focus on high-quality development and, guided by the fundamental principles of the 15th Five-Year Plan, will implement 20 key indicators covering economic development, innovation, people's well-being, green and low-carbon development, and security. China also intends to consistently expand its high-level opening to the outside world, remaining the "world's factory" and striving to become the "world's market."

Han Chunlin said the "two sessions" demonstrate China's determination to further expand opening-up and implement the four global initiatives, as well as promote the building of a community with a shared future for humanity.

Speaking about Chinese-Kazakh relations, the ambassador emphasized that in recent years, political mutual trust between the two countries has steadily deepened, strategic interaction has become increasingly close, and the quality and level of cooperation in various fields has steadily improved, bringing tangible benefits to the peoples of both countries. Last year, the two heads of state held two meetings, during which they reached important agreements on developing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, transport, and high technology.

According to Han Chunlin, bilateral trade between the two countries reached $48.7 billion, an 11 percent increase year-on-year. The two sides also signed new agreements in education, science and technology, and sports. Furthermore, mutual visa-free travel is being actively implemented, and tourism between the two countries is becoming increasingly popular.

China stands ready to work with Kazakhstan to consistently implement the agreements reached at the highest level, deepen the alignment of development strategies, and ensure the shared benefit of development achievements, the ambassador emphasized. The two sides will work together to create a new "golden thirty years" of Chinese-Kazakh relations, Han Chunlin concluded.

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NSU students are creating a prototype of a body signal reading system that will allow prosthetic hands to be used as if they were their own.

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A prototype system that will collect and combine signals obtained from the human body using electromyography (EMG) and electroencephalography (EEG) and, based on these signals, recognize what movement the person wants to perform is being developed by master's students. Faculty of Information Technology of Novosibirsk State University (FIT NSU) Alexander Sartakov and Pavel Bortnikov, under the scientific supervision of Ivan Brak, a leading analyst at the Inzhevika Scientific and Technical Design Laboratory and a candidate of biological sciences, are working on their development. Their development is recognized as making control of a prosthetic hand more natural, faster, more intuitive, and closer to that of one's own hand compared to existing high-tech bionic devices.

— Most modern commercial prosthetics are controlled quite simply: a user tenses one or two forearm muscles, and the prosthesis responds to these actions according to a predetermined pattern. Essentially, this isn't a full-fledged "movement, like a natural arm," but rather a switching of modes through muscle contraction and relaxation. However, the human body generates much more information about movement intention than is used in such systems. Currently, real-world devices utilize only a small portion of the rich signal generated by muscles, neural activity, and limb movements. They operate by reading electrical impulses (EMG signals) generated by tensing the antagonist muscles of the remaining arm. This is typically done using two channels: one sensor reads limb flexion, and the other reads extension. We want to increase the number of channels and explore options for capturing other data from the human body using EEG. We believe this is important, since the very idea of performing a particular movement originates in the human brain. In any case, the more channels involved in signal transmission, the more data will be received and the more opportunities for interpreting it will appear, said Alexander Sartakov.

The young scientists intend to utilize 6 to 18 channels transmitting signals from the prosthetic user's hand. This will take into account not only the tension of certain antagonist muscles but also its strength (intensity), which will affect the device's actions: for example, partial flexion or extension of the fingers will be possible, as desired by the user. Currently, due to the limited range of data received from a small number of sensors, most only allow full actions—flexion or extension—but when more data is available, the device will be able to interpret it more diversely and broadly, and prostheses will gain new capabilities—they, as "artificial limbs," will be able to assume intermediate states.

The use of sensors that read brain signals using EEG will also contribute to the improvement of bionic prostheses.

"We reviewed existing studies on the correlation between signals generated in the brain and limb movement, since the initial intention for movement originates in the central nervous system. Scientists have identified a direct correlation between the impulse and the movement of a specific body part. A complete picture of movement intention was obtained. Knowing this, we can calculate the impulse in the user's brain directed, for example, to move one finger of a prosthetic hand. We based our further research on this," explained Pavel Bortnikov.

Capturing signals using both methods and converting them into movement will expand the capabilities of the system being developed by young scientists. Using EMG, the signal from the arm muscles will be read after it has passed through the body from the brain, while EEG will allow the signal to be "read" directly from the brain instantly—even before it reaches the muscle in the limb. Commercial bionic hand prostheses rarely use EEG. Over the past ten years, few studies have been conducted to interpret the data obtained using this method, but in those cases, signals from the brain were captured using chips implanted in the user's head. The user could control the movement of a three-axis bionic prosthesis placed on a tabletop using thought alone.

"By supplementing the system with surface sensors installed on the same limb, the accuracy of signal interpretation will dramatically improve. Our goal was to create prosthetics that not only functioned like a real hand but were also comfortable. It was important that the entire sensor system be lightweight and user-friendly, with no wires entangling the user's body, as movement signals would be read from the user's head. This was a challenging task, as the sensor array would be bulky. We needed to make it lightweight and easy to use. Therefore, from an engineering perspective, we explored the possibility of wirelessly transmitting signals from the sensors to the prosthesis with minimal latency. Ultimately, we decided to create individual modules that would wirelessly transmit data to a computing module," said Alexander Sartakov.

The developers envision a device for recording EEG readings, consisting of a cap containing dry electrodes. Another set of sensors, for recording EMG signals directly from the limb muscles, will be attached to a tightly fitting elastic fabric that fits around the arm like a wide bracelet. These two components of the signal-reading system will collect information and transmit it to a computing module. It is assumed that the computing module in the current concept could be a device capable of processing neural networks at a sufficiently high speed. The creators of the device are considering the possibility of integrating this computing unit into a smartphone.

From there, the final control signal will be sent to the prosthesis itself. As with existing systems, the new development will operate using pre-defined algorithms, but it should now be more precise and functional due to the greater volume of information collected by the sensors.

The project is currently in the feasibility study phase. Young researchers have interpreted and analyzed open-source data from the internet and are now planning to collect as many signals as possible from a real person, then combine them in a specific way. Signal processing and noise removal sequences have been selected, and a basic RL neural network has been written for this purpose.

The creators of the new signal reading system face a major challenge: adapting it to urban environments. Laboratory conditions are ideal for signal reading because they avoid noise and interference. In open spaces, extraneous sounds and signals, including those from nearby areas, are added. Even noise from clothing can affect signal interpretation.

"It's impossible to statically separate a signal from extraneous noise and interference in order to interpret it. Therefore, to eliminate unwanted elements, we plan to use mathematical extraction. Rather than taking a pure signal, we transform the "contaminated" signal into a numerical array using specific methods and then feed it into a neural network. RL is a reinforcement learning model that can adjust weights during operation to better interpret the data in a specific environment. We've done this for both sensors reading signals from the upper limb muscles and for reading signals coming from the brain," explained Alexander Sartakov.

It will take two to three years to create a prototype system, but initially, the young researchers need to determine whether it is suitable for use in open areas, rather than in laboratory conditions. If the results are positive, collaboration is planned with the Russian cybermedical company Motorika, which specializes in the creation of general-purpose prosthetics. It was this company that initiated this project.

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Lingzhi in Xizang: Spring Snow on the Highlands

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In the second half of March, the Baipulungou Pasture in Bomi County, Linzhi City, Xizang Autonomous Region, is still covered in white snow. Many tourists come here to enjoy the high-altitude snowy landscapes. Baipulungou is a summer pasture for local herders from May to July. In recent years, a hiking trail has been established here, attracting many outdoor enthusiasts.

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The Boao Effect is driving the transformation of Qionghai City.

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Since its founding 25 years ago, the Boao Forum for Asia has continued to positively influence the transformation of Qionghai City, which encompasses Boao Township. The infrastructure has been completely renovated, the urban landscape has been transformed, and the integration of culture and tourism, as well as rural revitalization, are actively developing.

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