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SPbGASU specialists took part in a meeting of the RAASN Representative Office in the Northwestern District

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On March 19, the general meeting of the representative office of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences (RAACS) in the Northwestern Federal District (NWFD) was held in the historic House of Architects in St. Petersburg. The event brought together leading scientists and industry specialists and provided a platform for discussing current scientific and professional issues.

Welcoming remarks were addressed by the Chairman of the Representative Office of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences in the Northwestern Federal District, Academician of the Department of Architecture Mikhail Mamoshin, Academician of the Department of Urban Planning Sergei Mityagin, Academicians of the Department of Construction Sciences Vladimir Travush and Yuri Panibratov (Consulting Professor at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering), and Academician of the Department of Architecture Dmitry Bush.

One of the key events of the meeting was a presentation by Veronika Asaul, Head of the Department of Construction Economics and Housing and Utilities at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Chair of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences' Scientific Council on Economic Issues in Architecture, Urban Planning, and Construction Sciences, and Doctor of Economics. Her presentation focused on the continuity of scientific knowledge as a fundamental principle for the development of economic science.

Veronika Viktorovna noted that for many years, the Scientific Council was headed by Yuri Panibratov, a member of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences and a Doctor of Economics. Over the past decade, under his leadership, issues related to improving the efficiency of urban planning and construction have been actively addressed, including life cycle assessments of facilities, economic justifications for energy-efficient technologies, the development of digital design methods (BIM), and mechanisms for sustainable urban development.

In 2026, Veronika Asaul assumed leadership of the Scientific Council. In her speech, she placed particular emphasis on the continuity of scientific schools. As she emphasized, this principle ensures the preservation and development of scientific knowledge, its critical rethinking, and its transmission to new generations of researchers. Over 20 years of collaboration with Yuri Panibratov have allowed for the formation of a sustainable scientific tradition that continues to evolve. This year, the scientific schools merged, and the school led by Veronika Asaul was included in the register of leading scientific schools in St. Petersburg.

Veronika Asaul identified the industry's key economic challenges as a lack of funding and investment, rising costs of construction materials, labor shortages, technological lag, and the need for digitalization and environmental compliance. These challenges determine the direction of future scientific research and will be a focus of the RAASN Scientific Council.

The meeting focused on modern advances in the construction industry. Rashid Mangushev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Construction Sciences' Scientific Council for Geotechnics, Professor of the Department of Geotechnics at St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, and Doctor of Engineering, presented a report titled "Foundations of Unique Buildings and Structures Constructed in the Past 10 Years in St. Petersburg," which explored innovative solutions in the field of foundations and foundations.

The meeting featured presentations by candidate members of the Russian Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering (RAACS): in the architecture department – by Yulia Yankovskaya, Head of the Urban Planning Department at SPbGASU, Doctor of Architecture; and Pavel Sokolov, First Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Urban Planning and Architecture, Chief Architect of St. Petersburg, and a graduate of LISI (now SPbGASU); in the urban planning department – by Sergei Lutchenko, Associate Professor of the Urban Planning Department at SPbGASU, Chief Architect of the Leningrad Region, and Candidate of Architecture; and in the construction sciences department – by Rashid Mangushev.

Following the meeting, participants noted the high level of scientific discussion and the importance of the issues discussed for the development of the architectural and construction industry. The event contributed to strengthening professional ties and identifying priority areas for further research.

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The 9th Digital China Summit will focus on achievements, technological breakthroughs, and ecosystem development.

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

BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) — The 9th Digital China Summit will be held from April 29 to 30 in Fuzhou, capital of eastern China's Fujian Province. An official announced on Tuesday that the summit will focus on showcasing achievements, introducing cutting-edge technologies, and fostering the development of a thriving digital ecosystem.

This was announced by Liu Lehong, Director General of the National Data Administration, at a press conference hosted by the State Council Information Office. The theme of the upcoming event will be accelerating innovative development in digital technologies and further advancing the construction of a digital China, he added.

The summit will highlight significant achievements and milestones in the development of digital China. Key documents will also be released, including the "Digital China Development Report 2025" and the "Digital China Development Index."

More than 30 policy documents, reports and standards on digital China will be released by a number of government agencies, including the State Data Administration, the State Internet Information Office and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.

Around 400 enterprises, including China Southern Power Grid and Alibaba, will showcase their latest digital transformation technologies and products at the summit.

The event will also feature nearly 100 typical examples of successful data integration and application in industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, medicine, culture, and tourism. More than 65 percent of the exhibits will be presented for the first time.

The summit will feature more than 20 technical developments from seven leading universities, including Tsinghua University and Peking University, as well as more than 10 research institutions, such as the National Data Development Research Institute and the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology.

The summit will also feature four ecosystem conferences dedicated to various AI segments, organized by Chinese telecommunications giants China Telecom, China Unicom, China Mobile, and Huawei. They will bring together over 400 enterprises from upstream and downstream sectors of the value chain to discuss opportunities for collaboration and development.

The upcoming summit will debut an "industrial networking platform" designed to directly connect innovative developments with market needs.

The event is organized by the National Development and Reform Commission, the State Data Administration, the State Internet Information Office, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, and the People's Government of Fujian Province. The summit will feature over 50 different dialogue and exchange events, an innovation competition for building a digital China, and over 100 special events.

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Digital transformation has become a new driver of sustainable development in Asia – report

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Boao, Hainan Province, March 24 (Xinhua) — Digital transformation has become a new driver of sustainable development in Asia, according to a report released on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia (BOA) on Tuesday.

Asia has taken the initiative to explore future-oriented development models using digital technologies, aiming to transform its diverse economic structures into overall regional competitiveness and resilience, according to the report titled “Sustainable Development: Asia and the World Annual Report 2026 – Asia’s Sustainable Development in a Global Transformation.”

The digital economy has become a key driver of economic growth in Asia, according to the report, which cites figures showing that Asia's digital economy will reach US$27 trillion in 2025, accounting for 46 percent of the region's GDP.

In particular, according to the report, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an important factor in social progress and economic growth throughout Asia.

The widespread promotion and cross-sector adoption of AI applications in the Asia-Pacific region, among other things, is changing the productivity structure, increasing the productivity of small and medium enterprises, stimulating job growth, and strengthening societal resilience in the public service sector.

Moreover, the report also highlights another trend in Asia's sustainable development, driven by digital sustainability, noting that green digital technologies are leading to low-carbon transformations.

Green manufacturing, enabled by digitalization, and smart factories have become the backbone of industrial modernization in the Asia-Pacific region, contributing to improved energy efficiency and sustainable growth, the report says.

Established in 2001, the Boao Forum for Asia is a non-governmental and non-profit international organization dedicated to promoting regional economic integration and supporting Asian countries in achieving their development goals.

This year, the BAF annual meeting is being held from March 24 to 27 under the theme "Shaping a Common Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation." -0-

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The global center of gravity for AI development is gradually shifting to Asia – report

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Boao, Hainan Province, March 24 (Xinhua) — The global center of gravity for artificial intelligence (AI) development is gradually shifting from Europe and the United States to Asia, according to a report published on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia (BOA) on Tuesday.

“Thanks to a huge number of digital technology users, rich application scenarios, and systemic policy support, Asian economies are transforming from AI followers to leaders,” says the report, titled “Annual Report on Asian Economic Integration Prospects and Progress 2026.”

Among the leading players, the report notes, China has achieved full-cycle industrial maturity and demonstrated robust capabilities for large-scale implementation, while Japan and the Republic of Korea are focusing their efforts on high-tech manufacturing and industrial automation. Singapore, as a model of application-oriented development, plays a key role in management innovation and functions as a platform hub.

According to the report, the fundamental driving forces behind Asia's "smart rise" are multifaceted and include institutional support at the national level, a strong "scale of application – data generation – continuous improvement" feedback mechanism that has accelerated industrialization, and deep integration with basic industries.

By exporting technological solutions and practical implementation experience abroad, Asian economies are gradually transforming from passive recipients of rules into active participants in their development and providers of development models, the report states.

Furthermore, based on the region's complementary capabilities, rich digital application scenarios, and systematic advancement in collaborative research and policy synergies, Asia is uniquely positioned to pioneer the creation of a "multi-node, interconnected, and coherent" regional AI innovation network, the report said.

“Such a network would significantly enhance the region’s collective influence on the global AI value chain, the innovation ecosystem, and the international regulatory debate,” the document states. -0-

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In China, more than 1.05 million disabled people have benefited from elderly care vouchers.

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BEIJING, March 24 (Xinhua) — China's government-subsidized program of providing consumer vouchers for elderly care services for people with moderate to severe disability has benefited more than 1.05 million elderly people.

The Ministry of Civil Affairs of China reported this on Tuesday.

According to the department, over three million consumer vouchers worth a total of 2.35 billion yuan (approximately 341 million US dollars) have been redeemed nationwide under the aforementioned program, which began on January 1, 2026, leading to an increase in the consumption of related services by 11.5 billion yuan.

Subsidies are paid monthly in the form of electronic coupons that can be used to pay for a wide range of health and household services at home, such as assistance with meals, mobility, hygiene, cleaning, emergency and medical care, as well as rehabilitation care and day care.

The ministry said that to expand the program's coverage, procedures will be simplified, service quality will be improved, and oversight of the program's implementation will be strengthened, allowing more elderly people to benefit from the country's reforms and development. -0-

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Red Wings will fly to Gelendzhik from Samara and Kazan on March 24, 2026.

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Red Wings has opened sales for direct flights to Gelendzhik from two major cities in the Volga region. Flights to the popular Russian resort will begin on April 29 from Samara, and on April 30 from Kazan. Tickets are now available on the airline's website and mobile app.

The airline will operate flights to Gelendzhik twice weekly on Russian-made SSJ-100 aircraft. Departures from Samara are scheduled every Wednesday at 8:20 AM and Sunday at 6:55 AM, and from Kazan every Thursday and Sunday at 6:15 AM.

Gelendzhik is a Black Sea resort with a well-developed tourist infrastructure. The destination is traditionally popular during the high season, but in the spring, it offers comfortable walks along the waterfront, mountain trips, and a relaxing holiday without the peak tourist flow.

The new routes will allow residents of the Volga Federal District to reach the Black Sea coast in just a few hours. This is more convenient than traveling with a transfer in central Russia.

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Denis Manturov presented the Order "For Valiant Labor" to the staff of Bauman Moscow State Technical University.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov presented Mikhail Gordin, Rector of Bauman Moscow State Technical University, with the Order "For Valiant Labor." In accordance with the decree signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in January 2026, the university staff was awarded for their significant contribution to the development of science and education and the training of highly qualified specialists.

The award is the fourth in Baumanka's history. Previously, the team was awarded three of the highest state orders.

Denis Manturov noted that the award recognizes the talent, brilliant intellect, and dedication of those who have nurtured and continue to nurture the elite of Russia's engineering corps. The First Deputy Prime Minister expressed special gratitude to Baumanka's veterans and distinguished employees and emphasized the university's contribution to addressing the ambitious challenges of technological leadership.

"For nearly two centuries, the university has been shaping the nation's scientific and technical potential. Its history is a chronicle of the creation of the Russian engineering school, in which a special place is given to the labor heroism of a galaxy of great professors, teachers, and mentors. It also honors those who, having graduated from their university, undaunted the path of pioneers and achieved technological breakthroughs. They made an invaluable contribution to the establishment and development of knowledge-intensive industry and to strengthening our country's defense capability," said Denis Manturov.

The rector of Bauman Moscow State Technical University thanked his colleagues for their many years of dedicated work.

"Our team is a unique community of scientists, teachers, engineers, and students united by a common goal: to train specialists capable of solving the country's most complex problems. Every year, our contribution to this work grows ever more significant – largely due to the university's new capabilities: modern facilities, high-tech equipment, and a renovated campus, where an environment for breakthrough research and the training of a new generation of engineers is being created," noted Mikhail Gordin.

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The government has approved the rules and criteria for forming a list of strategically important medicines.

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Resolution of March 17, 2026 No. 277

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, March 24, 2026

Russia will develop a list of strategically important medications that meet the priority needs of the healthcare system for the prevention and treatment of diseases. Their full production cycle must be ensured within the country. The rules and criteria for compiling the list were approved by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. This decision will increase the country's pharmaceutical independence and maintain a stable supply of essential medications to clinics and hospitals.

The list will include vital and essential medications, vaccines included in the national calendar of preventive vaccinations and the calendar of vaccinations for epidemic indications, blood products, blood substitutes, infusion solutions, narcotic analgesics, medications for the treatment of especially dangerous infections, socially significant diseases, and diseases that pose a danger to others.

The production of such drugs will be organized with state support. Furthermore, drugs included in the list will be given priority in government procurement.

"We hope this will reduce the pharmaceutical industry's dependence on foreign suppliers and, overall, contribute to achieving the national goal of preserving the population, improving health and well-being, and supporting families," Mikhail Mishustin noted at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on March 24.

The list will be compiled by a special interdepartmental commission, which will include representatives from the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Federal Antimonopoly Service, Roszdravnadzor, and Rospotrebnadzor.

The work is being carried out within the framework of the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Pharmaceutical Industry until 2030.

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The government has extended the deferral of tax and insurance premium payments for coal industry enterprises until the end of April.

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Resolution of March 20, 2026 No. 298

The government has extended certain support measures for coal industry organizations amid ongoing market conditions. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the decree.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, March 24, 2026

This concerns a deferral of mineral extraction tax and insurance premium payments. The payment deadlines for coal industry organizations have been extended until April 30, 2026. The arrears can be repaid in equal monthly installments from May to the end of November 2026.

Also, until April 30, no penalties will be applied to coal companies for tax arrears and insurance premium arrears, provided that bankruptcy proceedings have not been initiated against the debtor organizations.

"This will free up working capital at promising coal companies for ongoing operations," Mikhail Mishustin noted at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on March 24.

The Government, at the direction of the President, introduced additional support measures for coal companies effective June 1, 2025. Earlier, in May, Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting on the situation in the industry. The Prime Minister noted that it is one of the core industries that ensures the stable operation of key economic sectors, including metallurgy, electric power, and housing and utilities, and also contributes to addressing social issues.

The signed document introduces changes toGovernment Resolution of July 25, 2025 No. 1105.

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Financial news: March 24, 2026. JSC "KAVKAZ.RF" will hold a deposit auction.

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The deposit auction date is March 24, 2026. The placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 200,000,000. Placement period, days – 57. The date of depositing funds is March 24, 2026. The date of return of funds is May 20, 2026. The minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 14.65. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 200,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open).

The Agreement is based on the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Preliminary bids from 11:20 to 11:30. Competitive bids from 11:30 to 11:40. The cutoff percentage or the auction's invalidity may be determined by 11:55. Additional terms

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