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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Microalgae: an innovative tool for bioeconomy

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

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    Products derived from microalgae represent a cutting-edge development in the field of bioeconomy. The potential of this biological resource was discussed at the international research seminar “Foundations for a Green Sustainable Energy”, part of the BRICS Network University’s thematic group on “Energy”. The event was organized by the Institute of Ecology at RUDN University.

    The series of scientific seminars is designed to inform graduate students and young researchers from the universities participating in the BRICS Network University about the scientific challenges being solved by partner institutions and to encourage them to participate in international academic mobility

    Sergey Shirinsky,

    Associate Professor of the Department of Electromechanics, Electrical and Electronic Apparatus at NRU “MPEI”.

    The main speaker of the seminar was Irina Adarchenko, a graduate student from the Institute of Ecology at RUDN University with the presentation “Innovative Tools for Bioeconomy: the case of microalgae production.”

    Production

    Microalgae production is a key source of valuable bioproducts, including proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, vitamins, and various other beneficial compounds. However, their extraction involves a complex, multi-stage process.

    First, microalgae are cultivated under controlled conditions, whether in open ponds, closed photobioreactors, or fermenters. The biomass produced this way is then harvested and dehydrated. To release the contents of the cells, it is necessary to remove the cell walls. This can be done through mechanical, chemical, or enzymatic methods. Next step is the extraction process, where organic solvents, alkalis, acids, and enzymes are utilized to isolate specific compounds. The resulting extracts are then separated and purified to obtain the product.

    For example, high-purity proteins are extracted using alkaline extraction or enzymatic hydrolysis, while Omega-3 fatty acids are obtained through lipid extraction with organic solvents followed by separation. Vitamins and natural pigments are extracted using specialized solvents. Antioxidants and other specific compounds are extracted using solvent extraction and chromatography

    Areas of use

    Proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates derived from microalgae have potential applications in the food industry, for example, as additives, ingredients for functional foods, and aquaculture feed. Vitamins, pigments, antioxidants, and other bioactive compounds can be used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and dietary supplements. In the energy sector, lipids are used for the production of biodiesel, while carbohydrates are used for bioethanol. In agriculture, microalgal biomass is becoming a biofertilizer. Furthermore, microalgae are used for wastewater treatment and in the production of biodegradable plastics.

    Bioeconomy uses microalgae for several reasons:

    1. Microalgae exhibit rapid growth rates, allowing for the production of biomass in significant quantities in a short time frame.
    2. It does not require arable land, as they can be cultivated in controlled environments.
    3. Microalgae are capable of absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate the greenhouse effect.
    4. It also plays a crucial role in bioremediation, cleaning up wastewater and contaminated sites.
    5. The diverse range of microalgal species, each with its unique composition, opens up avenues for a wide variety of products.

    Microalgae hold significant potential for addressing both food and environmental security issues. Their application in bioremediation and biofuel production is becoming increasingly prevalent. A key aspect of developing effective solutions is the selection of microorganisms. Therefore, research aimed at discovering new strains of microalgae with unique traits, such as mixotrophy, is particularly relevant today.

    Anna Popkova

    Deputy Director for International Activities at the Institute of Ecology of RUDN

    Microalgae provide proteins and micronutrients to the population, addressing the global challenge of food security. They also play a crucial role in ensuring energy security by offering renewable sources of biofuels, which helps reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The exciting prospects for using microalgae are tied to advancements in cultivation, processing, and scaling up production technologies. In the future, we can expect the emergence of new bioproducts derived from microalgae, as well as an expansion of their applications across various industries.

    Technologies for cultivating microalgae

    There are several technologies for cultivating microalgae.

    • Open ponds represent the most cost-effective option, although they do not allow for complete control over growth conditions.
    • Closed photobioreactors provide more regulated environments, ensuring higher productivity and biomass purity, but they come with a significantly higher price tag.
    • Hybrid systems blend elements of open ponds and closed photobioreactors to optimize the production process.
    • Additionally, fermenters are used for cultivating certain types of microalgae in the dark, utilizing organic substrates for growth.

    The implementation of these technologies in production comes with a range of challenges and obstacles. The high costs of production require substantial investments in equipment and infrastructure. Additionally, the low productivity of certain strains and processing methods needs further optimization and scaling efforts. Cultivation and processing processes are highly energy-intensive, highlighting the need to develop more efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. Another critical concern is the risk of water body eutrophication when microalgae are used in bioremediation, which necessitates strict monitoring and regulation. On top of this, scaling up laboratory innovations to industrial production remains challenging, compounded by logistical issues and difficulties in storing biomass and derived products.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: RUDN University Celebrates the 2nd Annual Swahili Culture Day: Bridging People through Language and Culture

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

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    On 4th of April 2025, RUDN University hosted the 2-nd annual event on Swahili.

    The representatives from four diplomatic missions, including the Republic of Guinea, the Republic of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, the Republic of Uganda, researchers and students from Moscow universities, as well as schoolchildren, attended the forum.

    In his inaugural address, RUDN Rector professor Oleg Yastrebov, highlighted the university’s unwavering commitment to guide a new generation of specialists to embrace the boundless possibilities of their chosen domains еnriched by the profound gift of Swahili proficiency, covering the language mastery and translation skills.

    With profound dedication, we have taken a decisive step forward by introducing a Swahili language course, offered free of charge to our most exceptional students. This endeavor stems from a deep recognition of the growing and urgent demand for experts in the field across international industries.

    Oleg Yastrebov

    His Excellency Haba Niankoye, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guinea warmly welcomed the attendees and wished success to all those studying the Swahili language.

    Ms. Semeni Nandonde, First Secretary of the Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania in the Russian Federation, passionately affirmed Tanzania’s steadfast support for RUDN noble efforts in promoting the Swahili language learning among Russian students. She reiterated her country’s enduring commitment to championing this initiative.

    Thomas Edwin Williams, the President of the Association of African Students at RUDN University inspired those gathered to enhance their awareness of African culture and unique linguistic landscape, while learning the Swahili language that speaks to the soul of a vibrant and vast continent.

    The research part of the event incorporated reports by distinguished representatives of Academia, youth scientists, and leaders of non-profit educational initiatives. Aslan Abashidze (RUDN Law Institute Director, Full Professor, Dr in Laws, member of the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights), Andrey Barinov (PhD in Economics, Junior Research Fellow at the Centre for Global and Strategic Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences), and Alexander Brumarov (founder and leader of AfrikaDa, Russia’s first school of African Languages) highlighted multifaceted treasures of Africa, its cultural and linguistic jewels that serve as living testaments to the continent enduring legacy.

    The program of the event was adorned with heartfelt performances prepared by students and schoolchildren who are dedicated to learning Swahili at Moscow’s esteemed universities and schools. A theatrical parable in Swahily from students of the Russian State University of Humanities warned against selfishness through the story of a haughty tree. The audience was also captivated by passionate Swahili songs from MGIMO and RUDN students, as well as from schoolchildren of Moscow school № 1517 . Multilingual sketches about students’ life imbued the event with a true spirit of an international university.

    We are delighted to participate in Swahili Day at RUDN University for the second year in a row. It is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, share knowledge, and showcase our creative potential through the Swahili language.

    Sevgi Akhmedova, Mikhail Smirnov, Russian State University of Humanities

    Student communities from African countries supported the event with cultural exhibitions and stanning dancing performances.

    Developing Swahili as one of educational tracks, RUDN University enriches a multilingual agenda in education, and fosters its belief in the transformative power of education.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Digital Pre-University Faculty of RUDN invites RUDN alumni and their family members to attend online Russian language courses

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

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    RUDN became a federal innovation platform in the priority area “Informatics. Digitalisation”

    The new list of federal innovation platforms (FIP) of the Russian Federation includes 30 new organisations. Among them is Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba. This became possible thanks to the development of the Digital Pre-University Faculty of RUDN.

    RUDN medical students take two bronze medals at the Anatomy Olympiad in Minsk

    December 15, Minsk hosted the IX International Student Olympiad in Human Anatomy. It was attended by 9 teams from Russia and Belarus. Students of RUDN took two 3rd places in the theoretical and practical rounds.

    Firsova readings “Modern languages and cultures: variability, functions, ideologies in the cognitive aspect” at RUDN University

    The VI Firsova Readings conference “Modern languages and cultures: variability, functions, ideologies in the cognitive aspect”, held at the Faculty of Philology brought together speakers from Russia, England, Hungary, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands, working in 9 thematic sessions. The conference featured a workshop, a round table and three seminars in Russian and English.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The ‘Russkiy Mir’ Foundation provided students of Savitribai Phule Pune University in India with a unique opportunity to study Russian at the Digital Pre-University Faculty of RUDN

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

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    RUDN University Celebrates the 2nd Annual Swahili Culture Day: Bridging People through Language and Culture

    On 4th of April 2025, RUDN University hosted the 2-nd annual event on Swahili.

    RUDN University hosts the first youth forum “Russia – Asia: human resources potential of the nuclear industry in the region”

    The forum attracted over 400 representatives from 36 countries, including delegates from 16 Asian countries, experts from the nuclear industry, supporting and partner universities of Rosatom.

    25 winners of the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards 2024 scholarship program came to RUDN University

    RUDN Institute of Environmental Engineering is hosting the winners of the Indonesian International Student Mobility Awards 2024 state scholarship program for the second time. The participants chose between 126 universities from 23 countries, including the USA, Canada and Australia. 25 best Indonesian students chose Russia and came to Moscow for the first time.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: RUDN received the ‘Time of Innovations’ award for its own patented development ‘Digital Pre-University Faculty’

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

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    Peoples‘ Friendship University of Russia (’RUDN’) has been awarded the All-Russian prize “Time for Innovations” for its patented development ‘Digital Pre-University Faculty’, which allows you to study Russian from anywhere in the world.

    RUDN project stood out among many participants in the nomination ‘Innovative and Active Company of the Year’ in the category ‘IT and Digital Technologies’.

    Currently, the platform has trained more than 16,000 users from 82 countries who have studied and continue to study Russian using their native intermediate language. This unique feature of the platform makes the learning process more accessible and effective.

    Speakers of 9 languages can learn Russian through their native language: Chinese, Farsi, Turkish, Arabic, English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese, Myanmar.

    Russian language rules, instructions and hints are available in users’ native language. 

    In addition to Russian, users can also study 8 general education disciplines on the platform, including maths, computer science, chemistry, physics, biology, history, literature and social studies.

    Despite the large number of educational resources, there are currently no similar learning platform software solutions in the world, the use of which is possible without prior preparation – knowledge of the alphabet and the ability to read in the language being learnt, which makes the Digital Pre-University Faculty a truly unique development. The project is currently at the stage of improvement and expansion of technological and user capabilities.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: V.F. Stanis 100th anniversary medal: RUDN foreign alumni

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

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    The aaniversary medal to the 100th anniversary of V.F. Stanis is awarded to RUDN current and ex-employees and students for: significant contribution to the university development; long-standing commitment to maintaining ties with the university; fruitful cooperation of Russian and foreign organizations, scientists and public figures with the university.

    The aaniversary medal to the 100th anniversary of V.F. Stanis is awarded to RUDN current and ex-employees and students for:

    • significant contribution to the university development;
    • long-standing commitment to maintaining ties with the university;
    • fruitful cooperation of Russian and foreign organizations, scientists and public figures with the university.

    RUDN foreign alumni

    For their contribution to the promotion of RUDN abroad, for maintaining relations with the university and cooperation, 16 foreign graduates received the V.F. Stanis anniversary medal:

    1. Galina Abbas (Lebanon);
    2. Hamed Muhieddin Abou Zahr (Lebanon, Peru);
    3. Al-Twal Salam Fakhri (Jordan);
    4. Gupta Sudhir (India);
    5. Georges Aoun (Lebanon);
    6. Kalumbi Shangula (Namibia);
    7. Mizanur Rahman (Bangladesh);
    8. Mustafa Hammoud Al-Nawaise (Jordan);
    9. Navin Saxena (India);
    10. Najim Riad Yousef (Lebanon);
    11. Nilakshi Suryanarayan (India);
    12. Gagan Patwardhan (India);
    13. Rigoberto Santos Hilario (Dominican Republic);
    14. Ruben Dario Flores (Colombia);
    15. Auelbek Tokzhanov (Kazakhstan);
    16. Jose Hidalgo Salazar (Ecuador).

    Faculty of Economics and Law

    • Mizanur Rahman, graduate ‘81 — head of the Association of Alumni of Russian and Soviet Universities in Bangladesh.
    • Mustafa Hammoud Al-Nawaise, graduate ‘91 — international lawyer, former Secretary General of the Constitutional Court of Jordan.
    • Hamed Muhieddin Abou Zahr, graduate ‘92 — President of the Arab-Peruvian Chamber of Commerce, Vice-president of the Association of RUDN Alumni in Peru, Honorary Consul of Lebanon in Peru.

    Faculty of Science

    Graduate ‘78 of the Faculty of Science, majoring in Chemistry, Navin Saxena is the President of the international group of pharmaceutical companies: Rusan Pharma (India), Euro-Med (Russia), Pharmaker (Great Britain), Uzpharmaker (Uzbekistan), Pharmaker (Ukraine), Pharmaker (UAE) and owns the pharmaceutical companies Rusan Pharma and Pharmaker. In 2005, Rusan Pharma became a supplier of vital drugs under the Benefit-2005 program in the Russian Federation. It still remains one of the largest suppliers of drugs to the Russian Ministry of Health, the Russian Ministry of Defense and the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, as well as to the services of the Russian Army. Navin Saxena is the author of a large number of publications in Russian and foreign scientific journals, has drugs copyright certificates and patents.

    Faculty of History and Philology

    • Ruben Dario Flores, graduate ‘83 — Director of the Leo Tolstoy Institute of Culture in Bogota, Colombia.
    • Nilakshi Suryanarayan, graduate ‘80 — Head of the Department of Slavonic and Finno-Ugrian Studies at the University of Delhi, professor, teacher of Russian language and literature.
    • Galina Abbas, graduate ‘92 — President of RUDN University Alumni Association in Lebanon.

    All of them actively promote Russian education and the Russian language in their countries. Thus, Nilakshi Suryanarayan is the author of a popular manual among Indian students of philology, “Russian Verbs with Prefixes: Meaning and Usage”. Galina Abbas was awarded the Pushkin Medal, and Ruben Dario Flores is a translator of works by Russian poets A.Pushkin, B.Pasternak and A.Tarkovsky.

    Faculty of Medicine

    In 1978, Najim Riad Youssef graduated from the Faculty of Medicine. Najim Riad Youssef is the CEO of RamTEK LLC and Vice-Chairman of the Lebanese-Russian Friendship Society, popularizing Russian higher education and science abroad, which made him the Ambassador of Russian Education and Science.

    Kalumbi Shangula graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in 1983. He is the Minister of Health and Social Services of Namibia. He is member of the Medical Association of Namibia, the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in Great Britain, and the New York Academy of Sciences.

    Faculty of Engineering

    The largest number of graduates awarded the medal to the 100th anniversary of V.F. Stanis graduated from the Engineering faculty: Jose Hidalgo Salazar in 1973, Patwardhan Gagan in 1975, Al-Twal Salam Fakhri in 1983, Rigoberto Hilario Santos and Georges Aoun in 1984.

    They continue to maintain contact with RUDN, creating new opportunities for the future students. Jose Hidalgo Salazar, CEO of IGGEKO LLC, became a laureate of the Order of Friendship. Al-Twal Salam Fakhri, a senior specialist in the regional office of the UN Development Program, member of the Jordan-Russia Friendship Society was awarded the Order of Friendship by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation. Rigoberto Hilario Santos, CEO of the engineering and construction company CONSUDOM SRL, member of the Presidium of the Dominican College of Architects and Geodesic Engineers, former Director of the Department of the Ministry of Public Works and Communications of the Dominican Republic, became the Ambassador of Russian Education and Science. Patwardhan Gagan, Head of Union Exports LLC, received the Order of Friendship for promoting the Russian language in Western India. Professor Georges Aoun, Head of the department of basic disciplines at the engineering faculty of the Lebanese University, organized summer schools with the Agrarian and Technological Institute, Engineering Academy and the Institute of the Russian language, as well as a double degree program with the Philological faculty of RUDN, author of a number of publication on teaching Russian as a foreign language.

    Faculty of Agriculture

    Auelbek Tokzhanov, a 1982 graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture, is currently the CEO of Skymax Technologies Group of Companies, AK Karal Diatomit Industry. He heads the UDN-RUDN Alumni and Friends Association in Kazakhstan and is a member of the expert group in the Innovative Economy direction of the Nur Otan party. Aulbek Tokzhanov is a co-founder of the Literary Alliance Public Foundation, which supports the work of Olzhas Suleimenov and young talents.

    Gupta Sudhir is a 1983 graduate of the Faculty of Agriculture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Amtel Corporation. To support students, he has established 80 personal scholarships of 3,000 rubles per month. Gupta Sudhir was also awarded the Order of Friendship.

    V.F. Stanis anniversary medals were also awarded to 28 Russian graduates, employees and partners of RUDN University.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Indonesia and RUDN: Exchange of environmental research insights

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

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    The international scientific seminar hosted by RUDN Institute of Ecology “Experience of participation in student organizations as a way to form career skills” united scholarship recipients of the International Student Mobility Awards 2024 and Open Doors, along with members of the scientific student society “GreenLab” and the professional student association “Kostyor (Bonfire)” shared their projects focused on environmental protection.

    During the international seminar, participants exchanged insights on how student-led initiatives can be implemented within university settings.

    Student research is an invaluable source of new ideas and bold solutions that play an important role in the development of science.

    Anna Popkova

    Deputy Director for International activities at the Institute of Ecology

    Among the speakers was Yusriani Mardia Arifin from Indonesia, who presented the results of her research on groundwater potential zoning in the Cisarua area of Bogor district, using cutting-edge GIS technologies.

    It is commonly believed that there is an abundance of groundwater in this area, while the study reveals a shortage. I’ve identified four distinct zones with varying groundwater potential, which will aid in more effective water resource management.

    Yusriani Mardia Arifin

    Muhammad Filzah Zulfakar introduced the Mulang project, a UNESCO-supported initiative under the “Youth as Researchers” program. This comprehensive study focuses on the village of Lovokdoro, home to waste pickers, and examines various aspects including spatial, environmental, health, economic, and social factors. The findings aim to develop strategies that can be applied to similar challenges in other villages.

    Abigail Tabita highlighted the role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in driving sustainable development in Indonesia. With a large number of these enterprises, she sees a lot of opportunities for a stable growth in the future. Abigail shared her plans to conduct five mentoring sessions, in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Trade, involving around 30 SMEs in each session. This initiative will help these businesses to adapt to evolving market demands, while exporters will gain more opportunities to expand their markets.

    International consumers are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability. They are shifting away from unsustainable practices towards more responsible approaches throughout the supply chain!

    Abigail Tabita

    The international scientific seminar served as a vibrant platform for fostering collaboration between representatives from Russia and Indonesia.

    A huge thank you to RUDN, especially the Institute of Ecology, for organizing this science workshop. It allowed us to exchange and share our projects with other international students. I look forward to many more opportunities to connect and expand our understanding of scientific advancements worldwide!

    Wahdini Aulia Rizki

    In the latter part of the event, international students were introduced to the diverse scientific activities at the PFUR Institute of Ecology. Pavel Zhigarlovich represented the professional student association “Koster,” sharing insights about the club’s scientific expeditions, historical and geographical quests, and volunteer efforts in protected areas. The Indonesian students were particularly captivated by the results of fieldwork conducted on Baikal in early 2024.

    Daniil Mironov, Vice Chairman of the Scientific Student Society “GreenLab,” also took the stage to discuss initiatives aimed at engaging students in scientific pursuits. He highlighted the association’s efforts to organize lectures with leading experts in various ecological fields, field trips, and intellectual games designed to spark curiosity and involvement.

    Seminar “Experience of Participation in Student Organizations as a Way to Build Career Skills,” marked a significant milestone in the decade of environmental science, education, and awareness at RUDN.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian education abroad: RUDN University hosts conference “Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science”

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    Ambassadors of Russian education and science met at a conference in RUDN University to discuss how they can increase the visibility of Russian universities and research organizations in the world, and attract more international students in Russia.

    More than 70 people gathered at the conference:

    • 13 new Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science from Burkina Faso, Vietnam, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mozambique, Mongolia, the Republic of Guinea, Sri Lanka and Ecuador.
    • representatives of Russian educational organizations from among the founders of the program “Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science”;
    • members of the Consortium Council;
    • representatives of international services of Russian higher education institutions;
    • heads of the main educational divisions of RUDN University.

    “Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science” is a RUDN University project that brings together graduates of Russian universities, government and public figures from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the CIS. They voluntarily and gratuitously promote Russian education, brands of Russian educational and scientific organizations, and the Russian education and science system as a whole in their countries.

    Graduates of Russian and Soviet universities are guides of Russian education and science in their countries. Cooperation with them will increase the number of international students in Russia, strengthen the authority and reputation of Russian education and science, and strengthen cooperation between foreign countries and Russia. Promotion of the Russian language as one of the world’s languages will also be important.

    Vladimir Filippov

    President of RUDN University, Chairman of the Consortium Council

    Head of the Department of External Relations and International Projects of the Center for International Cooperation of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation Elena Averkova spoke on key international humanitarian projects:

    • “Russian Teacher Abroad” united 28 countries and 245 schools in the Association of Russian Schools Abroad. Its participants are Russian teachers who teach in foreign schools in Russian.
    • International school “Interdom” named after E. D. Stasova has trained more than 5,000 foreign students. They return to their home countries taking prominent public and state posts there, and strengthening ties with Russia.

    Acting Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Nikolai Kudryavtsev stressed that Russia ranks 4th in the list of countries where current heads of foreign states and governments got their degrees. He added that currently in Russia there are 77 bilateral and 15 multilateral agreements in the field of mutual recognition of education, qualifications and academic degrees. Another 50 draft agreements are under development.

    Ambassador of Russian Education and Science, General Director of the International Coordinating Council of Graduates of Educational Institutions (INCORVUZ-XXI) Kochofa Aniset Gabriel noted important areas of work to promote Russian education and science:

    • mutual coordination of projects at the international level with the assistance of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation;
    • opening schools and centers for learning the Russian language with the support of Rossotrudnichestvo and Russian embassies in other countries.

    The participants of the meeting shared their vision of the development and promotion of Russian education and science abroad. They suggested speeding up the registration of study visas for foreign applicants coming to Russia. The Ambassadors of Russian Education and Science also believe that it is necessary to involve Rossotrudnichestvo and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation to supply textbooks on the Russian language and literature to Russian schools and Russian language learning centers created on the initiative of foreign graduates of Soviet and Russian universities.

    Following the conference, participants outlined a work plan for 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Achievements of RUDN University staff and alumni recognized with state and departmental awards

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    RUDN University staff and alumni received state and departmental awards at the State Kremlin Palace during a festive concert in honor of RUDN 65th anniversary.

    State awards

    The honorary title “Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation” for great contributions to science and many years of conscientious work was awarded to:

    • Aslan Abashidze, Head of the Department of International Law, RUDN Law Institute, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Laws;
    • Vitaly Eremyan, Head of the Department of Constitutional Law and Constitutional Legal Proceedings, RUDN University Law Institute, Honored Lawyer of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Laws.

    For merits in science and education, training of highly qualified specialists, and many years of diligent work, the Medal of the Order “For Merit to the Fatherland” II Class was awarded to:

    • Vladimir Vorobyov, Head of the Department of the Russian Language and linguoculturology, Institute of the Russian Language, Doctor of Pedagogical sciences.
    • Natalya Sokolova, Director of the Institute of Foreign Languages, Head of the Department of Theory and practice of foreign languages, PhD of Philological Sciences.

    The honorary title “Honored Inventor of the Russian Federation” for many years of productive inventive activity was awarded to Alexander Stepanov, Head of the Department of Dentistry of the Institute of Medicine, Doctor of Medical Sciences.

    Departmental awards

    Andrey Kostin, First Vice-Rector — Vice-Rector for Research of RUDN University, Doctor of Medical Sciences, was awarded the Russian Federation Presidential Certificate of Honor for achievements in science and education, training of highly qualified specialists, and many years of conscientious work.

    By the order of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, the honorary title “Honorary Worker of Education of the Russian Federation” for significant contributions to education and diligent work was conferred on:

    • Svetlana Balashova, Head of the Department of Economic and mathematical modeling, RUDN Faculty of Economics, PhD of Physical and Mathematical Sciences;
    • Elena Kryazheva-Kartseva, Head of the Department of Russian History, RUDN Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, PhD of Historical Sciences

    State awards to foreign alumni

    State awards were also presented to foreign alumni who made significant contributions to strengthening international ties and promoting Russian education and science abroad.

    The Order of Friendship was awarded to :

    1. Hamed Muhieddin Abou Zahr (Lebanon), President of the Arab-Peruvian Chamber of Commerce;
    2. Mustafa Hammoud Al-Nawaise (Jordan), Lawyer;
    3. Najim Riad Yusef (Lebanon/Russia), General Director, RamTEK LLC;
    4. Navin Satyapal Saxena (India), Director, pharmaceutical company “Rusan Pharma”.

    За достижения в области гуманитарных наук и литературы, вклад в изучение и сохранение культурного наследия России и сближений культур наций трое выпускников награждены Медалью Пушкина:

    For achievements in the field of the humanities and literature, contributions to the study and preservation of Russia’s cultural heritage, and bringing national cultures closer together, the Pushkin Medal was awarded to:

    1. Galina Abbas (Russia/Lebanon), President of RUDN University Alumni Association in Lebanon;
    2. Liu Xin (China), Chairman of the Board of Directors of MBDK International Group;
    3. Tony François Simon-Pierre Ngan (Cameroon), Chairman of Alumni Association of Russian (Soviet) Universities in Cameroon “Soyuzniki”

    RUDN University congratulates its staff and alumni on receiving these awards!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: RUDN University hosts the first youth forum “Russia – Asia: human resources potential of the nuclear industry in the region”

    Source: Peoples’Friendship University of Russia –

    An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    The forum attracted over 400 representatives from 36 countries, including delegates from 16 Asian countries, experts from the nuclear industry, supporting and partner universities of Rosatom.

    This forum brought together leaders who are committed to stating their ideas and forming teams. You can connect with like-minded people and explore new areas for collaboration. It is essential to support the initiatives of talented students from Asia, who will return to their home countries and develop the nuclear industry in the region.

    Vladimir Filippov

    President of RUDN University

    With the support of Rosatom State Corporation, more than 800 students from Asia are studying in Russia in nuclear engineering programs.

    Rosatom is a global leader in nuclear energy. We successfully export both advanced technologies and best educational practices. Our unique educational ecosystem enables us to train top-class specialists starting from school. Within the framework of joint educational initiatives, we collaborate with 17 Asian countries, including Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, and Uzbekistan. We offer comprehensive solutions for human resource development – ranging from staff training and university education in Russia to advanced professional development and joint research projects. We take into account the specific needs of each partner country and through transfer of education and technologies we generate new industries and job opportunities.

    Tatyana Terentieva

    Rosatom Deputy Director General for HR

    The forum featured presentations across seven thematic sections covering nuclear energy and its related applications: Nuclear Reactors, Radiation Safety, Agrotechnologies, Environmental Science, Nuclear Medicine, as well as Youth and Public Organizations and Contribution of Alumni to Regional Development.

    Speakers included students and young researchers from the supporting and partner universities of Rosatom: MEPhI, TPU, UrFU, NNSTU n.a. R.E. Alekseev, Yuri Gagarin SSTU, Peter the Great SPbPU, BMSTU, IKBFU, LETI and RUDN.

    The forum spanned 36 countries, with 16 of them representing Asia. Participants and experts came from Vietnam, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and other Asian countries.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Applications Open for the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Startup Program – Africa’s Launchpad for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Founders

    Source: APO

     The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa) (www.Meltwater.org), a leader in tech entrepreneurship training and early to growth stage startup support, has officially opened applications for its newly evolved Training Program; the MEST AI Startup Program. This bold redesign of MEST’s flagship Training Program is built to prepare Africa’s most promising tech talents to build, launch, and scale world-class AI startups.

    For over 17 years, MEST has trained and supported software entrepreneurs across the continent, contributing to Africa’s innovation economy. Now, as artificial intelligence transforms industries at a very rapid pace, MEST is positioning Africa’s tech entrepreneurs at the forefront of this shift.

    “Africa has world-class tech talent, and it’s time AI solutions built on the continent reach users everywhere,” says Emily Fiagbedzi, Director of the MEST AI Startup Program. “MEST is proud to contribute to this reality through our training and incubation program that equips talent from across Africa with training and mentoring from international experts for the development of globally relevant AI Software.”

    The MEST AI Startup Program is a fully-funded, immersive experience hosted in Accra, Ghana that equips Africa’s most promising AI entrepreneurs with the technical, business, and leadership skills to build and scale globally competitive startups. Over an intensive seven-month training phase, founders receive hands-on instruction, technical mentorship, and business coaching from global experts while developing AI-powered solutions to real-world challenges. The top ventures then advance to a four-month incubation period, where they refine their products, secure market traction, and sharpen their go-to-market strategies. At the end of incubation, startups have an opportunity to pitch for pre-seed investment of up to $100, 000 and join the MEST Portfolio.

    As MEST Founder Jorn Lyseggen notes, “Mastering AI and the advanced AI tools available today is a must for any entrepreneur and further levelling the playing field. The world has never been flatter. We are proud and excited to announce that the next batch of MEST entrepreneurs will be trained by some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry from companies such as OpenAI, Perplexity, Google, and Meltwater.”

    For the 2026 intake, the program is open to African founders based in West Africa aged 21 – 30 with software development experience who want to start their own AI startup.

    Apply now at https://bit.ly/MESTAI26_APO

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa).

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    About MEST Africa:
    Established in 2008 as the non‑profit arm of Meltwater, the Meltwater Foundation drives job creation and economic growth in Africa through software entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Accra, Ghana, the Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Support Organisation—MEST—delivers a full-time, in-person intensive tech‑entrepreneurship training to emerging talent from more than 22 African countries and provides early‑stage investment to promising ventures. To extend this impact, the Foundation launched MESTx, a suite of collaborative programs designed and delivered with like‑minded partners to expand digital‑skills training and startup acceleration across the continent. Since inception, the Meltwater Foundation has trained 2,000+ entrepreneurs and invested in 90+ startups across the continent—fueling innovation, creating jobs, and shaping Africa’s next generation of tech entrepreneurs.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: Eco labels in South Africa don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Miemie Struwig, Professor, Department of Business Management, Nelson Mandela University

    South Africans want to shop more sustainably, according to research published in the journal Sustainable Development. But most can’t tell which products are environmentally friendly.

    Some food manufacturers have introduced eco labels – a certification symbol placed on product packaging. This indicates the product meets specific environmental standards set by a third party organisation.

    These labels are meant to signal to consumers that a product has been produced in a way that limits harm to the environment. But our recent study with 108 South African consumers showed low recognition of eco labels, widespread confusion, and a need for clearer guidance.

    The results show that most South African shoppers are unfamiliar with these labels or unable to differentiate between real and fictional ones.

    In the European Union eco labels like the EU Energy Label are easily understood and highly visible. They are also usually supported by government awareness campaigns. Other examples of labelling systems that work well include those of Germany and Japan.

    These countries show that long term institutional support, mandatory labelling in key sectors, and consistent public messaging can greatly improve eco label recognition.

    We concluded from our research that South Africa lacks that national visibility and public education, leaving even motivated consumers unsure of what labels to trust. Based on our findings we recommend steps businesses, government and nonprofits can take to ensure that eco labels are clear, visible and understood.

    Eco labelling at its best

    The EU Energy Label is used on appliances such as fridges, washing machines and light bulbs to indicate their energy efficiency on a scale from A (most efficient) to G (least efficient).

    In countries like Germany and Japan, eco labels are government backed as well as being integrated into school curricula, public service announcements and shopping platforms.

    Germany’s Blue Angel label, which states “protects the environment”, has been in use since the 1970s. It appears on over 12,000 products and services, including paper goods, cleaning products, paints and electronics, that meet strict environmental criteria. It is supported by ongoing public education campaigns.

    In Japan the the Eco Mark appears on products with minimal environmental impact. It appears on items like stationery, detergents, packaging and appliances. Many retailers display explanations next to these products to help consumers understand the label.

    South Africans struggle to identify eco labels

    We conducted a structured online survey of 108 South African consumers. Participants were asked about their environmental awareness and their ability to recognise both real and fictional eco labels across ten images. According to the global directory of eco labels and environmental certification schemes, there are around 50 eco labels in South Africa.

    The EU Energy Label was the most recognised (87%).

    The Afrisco Certified Organic label, which is a legitimate South African label, was the least recognised, identified by just 22% of respondents.

    Fictional labels were mistakenly identified as real by many participants, revealing widespread confusion.

    Only 3 out of 10 labels were recognised by at least half the participants, suggesting a general lack of eco label awareness. These include the Energy Star Eco label; the EU Energy label and the Forest Stewardship council label.

    Age and employment status were significantly related to environmental awareness. Older and employed individuals showed higher levels of awareness.

    These findings suggest that consumers are not opposed to eco labels, they simply lack the knowledge and confidence to use them effectively.

    Eco labels have the potential to build brand trust, drive green purchasing behaviour, and support national sustainability goals. But they only work if consumers recognise and trust them.

    In South Africa, inconsistent use, small label size, and a lack of consumer education are holding eco labels back from achieving their purpose.

    What businesses can do

    Based on our findings, we recommend the following:

    • Use recognised and credible labels: Third-party certified labels are more trustworthy and reliable.

    • Improve label visibility: The most recognised label in our study was the EU Energy Label and was also the most prominent. Small, cluttered logos go unnoticed.

    • Educate your market: Explain what eco labels mean through packaging, marketing, and digital platforms.

    • Partner with government and NGOs: Awareness campaigns at national and community levels can help standardise eco label understanding.

    • Tailor communication efforts: Awareness efforts should consider age and employment demographics, as these affect levels of environmental engagement.

    The way forward

    South Africans are willing to support environmentally responsible products, but they need help identifying them.

    Businesses, government and nonprofits all have a role to play in making eco labels clearer, more visible, and more trustworthy.

    Eco labels must become more than symbols. They should be tools for transparency and trust, and a gateway to more sustainable shopping.

    – Eco labels in South Africa don’t do the job: how to help customers make informed choices
    – https://theconversation.com/eco-labels-in-south-africa-dont-do-the-job-how-to-help-customers-make-informed-choices-258081

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow schoolchildren have begun retaking the Unified State Exam

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Retake days for Moscow schoolchildren have begun in the capital. This year, graduates can improve their results in one of the subjects of the Unified State Exam (USE) on July 3 and 4. This was reported by the press service of the capital Department of Education and Science.

    “In 2024, schoolchildren will have the opportunity to improve their results on the Unified State Exam in one subject for the first time. This year, one subject can be retaken on July 3 and 4. Almost 14 thousand graduates will take advantage of this opportunity. Among them are high-scoring schoolchildren who scored almost the maximum score – 96, 97 and even 98 points. This speaks of the determination and perfectionism of the children, who are ready to make every effort to get the highest result,” the department’s press service reported.

    Almost 100 exam sites have been set up in the capital. The results of the Unified State Exam, which Moscow schoolchildren will retake on July 3 and 4, will be available no later than July 12. Participants will be able to find them out in their personal account on the mos.ru portal or at their school. The main period of the state final certification for eleventh-graders will end on July 4, and the additional period will be held from September 4 to 23.

    Moscow schoolchildren annually show high results in the Unified State Exam. Thus, this year, Muscovite Nadezhda Yashmolkina scored 400 points in four subjects: advanced level mathematics, Russian language, physics and computer science. So far, this is the only such result in the country.

    Sergei Sobyanin congratulated a schoolgirl who passed the Unified State Exam with the maximum 400 pointsFor Moscow graduates: mos.ru will help you quickly find out your exam results

    Moscow has a comprehensive system for preparing eleventh-graders for the Unified State Exam. In the second half of the year, practical training for exam preparation begins — it takes up at least 40 percent of the study time. In addition, schoolchildren write practice papers in the Unified State Exam format, which are conducted by the Moscow Department of Education and Science.

    To effectively prepare for the Unified State Exam, Moscow schoolchildren can use the capabilities of the Moscow Electronic School platform (“MESH”). The Exams service offers video analysis of assignments, tests with automatic checking, and interactive applications. Students can watch videos on how to fill out forms, manage time, and cope with nervous tension. The MESH library has all the necessary manuals and collections of assignments. In addition, the platform offers an online course to prepare for the Unified State Exam, developed by the best teachers of the Center for Pedagogical Excellence.

    You can find out more about the state final certification in the capital on the website Regional Information Processing Center of the City of Moscow, and also by phone: 7 499 653-94-50.

    Conducting preparatory activities for successful passing of state exams by schoolchildren and writing of the final essay not only helps students achieve high results in tests, but also contributes to the development of children’s talents and the formation of skills that will be useful to them in their future profession, and also corresponds to the objectives of the project “All the best for children” of the national project “Youth and Children”.

    Quickly find out the main news of the capital inofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Summer School of Engineering and Economics: Young Scientists from All Over the Country Will Gather Again at the State University of Management

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    From July 21 to 25, 2025, the Summer Engineering and Economics School 2025 will be held at the State University of Management.

    For the fourth time, the Scientific School will unite young scientists and engineers from different Russian universities to create inter-university and interdisciplinary collaborations to solve problems of achieving technological leadership and strengthening the value sovereignty of our country.

    The School’s scientific areas are engineering, UAS, mechanical engineering, food security, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.

    Every year, the School is scaled up, new participants from universities in different regions of the country join the project. If in the first stream of the engineering and economic school, which took place in 2023, 3 universities took part – GUU, GGNTU named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov and SKMMI (STU), then this year the number of participants increased to eight:

    BSTU named after V.G. Shukhov (Belgorod) VlSU named after A.G. and N.G. Stoletov (Vladimir) GGNTU named after academician M.D. Millionshchikov (Grozny) State University of Education (Moscow) Moscow State University named after A.I. Kuindzhi (Mariupol) NTU “Sirius” (Krasnodar region) SKGMI (GTU) (Vladikavkaz) St. Petersburg Federal Research Center RAS (St. Petersburg)

    Let us recall that one of the results of the 2024 School was a joint interdisciplinary scientific project between the State University of Management and the State Petroleum Technological University named after Academician M.D. Millionshchikov within the framework of the RSF grant for the research, creation and development of technologies to reduce the carbon footprint.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A professor from the State University of Management took part in a press conference on the topic: “Children without education and new entry rules: how is migration policy changing in Russia?”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    Professor of the Department of Public Administration and Political Technologies of the State University of Management Vladimir Volokh spoke at a press conference dedicated to the topic “Children without education and new entry rules: how is migration policy changing in Russia?”, which took place in the press center of the information agency “National News Service”.

    In his speeches, the professor noted that since 2024, the State Duma has adopted 16 laws aimed at combating illegal migration. The authorities are concerned that about 600 thousand children of migrants do not study in Russia, which, according to law enforcement agencies, negatively affects the crime situation.

    Since the spring of this year, potential students are required to take a Russian language exam to determine their level of preparation for perceiving the curriculum. Volokh emphasized that children’s lack of knowledge of Russian is becoming a serious problem for both teachers and society: “When in one class there are children who know Russian well and children who do not, this creates significant difficulties for teachers.”

    The professor also noted problems in the organization of testing, indicating that more than 80% of children are not allowed to take the exam due to inaccuracies in the documents, which indicates that parents are insufficiently informed about the rules of registration.

    According to the current rules, a foreign child can retake the test after three months, during which time the parents must provide him with additional training in the Russian language. Otherwise, in the event of an unfavorable scenario, the family may face deportation.

    At the same time, according to the participants of the press conference, changes in legislation adopted in the last six months to a year have already significantly affected the procedure for the stay of foreign citizens in Russia. In addition, the RuID service is being launched, which, according to media reports, will operate as a pilot project with voluntary use for now.

    The full recording of the broadcast can be viewed at the link: https://m.vk.com/wall-55611432_670004

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnic University has developed a unique computer program

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    In June, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University successfully registered a computer program developed by employees of the Civil Engineering Institute.

    The program was developed by the director of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety Andrey Andreev, assistants of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety Alexander Doronin and Valeria Kachenkova.

    The program for analyzing and predicting human factor risks in production using neural networks was created using the Python programming language and applies LSTM neural network technologies. It is designed to analyze and predict the probability of errors caused by the human factor. The program takes into account a wide range of parameters, such as attention level, reaction speed, employee responsibility and production environment factors, which allows for a comprehensive risk assessment.

    Functionality includes risk factor analysis and visualization, building predictive models based on historical data, real-time error probability assessment, creating heat maps of hazardous areas, monitoring employee performance dynamics, and generating reports and recommendations for risk reduction.

    The software can be used in manufacturing plants, in occupational health and safety management systems, industrial safety services, as well as in personnel training and assessment to prevent emergency situations.

    Technical requirements include the use of an IBM PC based on an Intel Pentium processor or higher, Windows 7 operating system or higher, and the Python programming language. The program size is 150 MB.

    Currently, the team of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety continues to work on creating software in the field of labor protection. It will be intended for use in production and in the educational process for training future specialists.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbPU defended a thesis on digital marketing of agribusiness in a Russian-Indonesian project

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The Higher School of Service and Trade (HSST) of the Institute of Industrial Management, Economics and Trade of SPbPU successfully defended the final qualification works of bachelors. The event became a key stage in the implementation of a large-scale joint research grant with the partner Indonesian University of Gunadarma.

    Students of the Higher School of Social Sciences of the Institute of Mathematics, Economics and Telecommunications of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Anastasia Pakhaturidi and Yulia Mavlyutova presented the results of their research carried out within the framework of the project “Cross-cultural research and promotion of smart agribusiness of growing marigolds based on digital marketing (a joint project of Indonesia and Russia)”. Both defenses were rated excellent.

    The aim of the project is to study the potential of smart agribusiness and digital marketing in the flower industry, specifically focusing on marigolds, which have high economic importance for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical and food industries. The project is unique in its cross-cultural approach, synchronizing the agribusiness models of Russia (temperate climate, EAEU) and Indonesia (tropical climate, ASEAN) through the prism of digitalization.

    Anastasia Pakhaturidi (supervisor — PhD in Economics, Associate Professor Nelli Kozlova) and Yulia Mavlyutova (supervisor — Doctor of Economics, Professor Svetlana Bozhuk) developed a strategy for promoting the project in the Indonesian and ASEAN markets using digital marketing tools. Optimal promotion channels for the B2B and B2C segments were identified, their specifics were described, and recommendations on content were given. An in-depth analysis of the Russian flower market and marketing tools for promoting marigolds was also conducted, including the development of a brand concept and a content plan for the VKontakte social network.

    Working on the GUT Marigold project was not easy, but it left only pleasant impressions! The most interesting thing for me was studying consumers, since even at the initial stage it became clear how much the buyer in Asia differs from the Russian one I am used to. This expanded my worldview and gave me knowledge that I hope to apply in my profession in the future. I am grateful to my scientific supervisor Nelli Anatolyevna Kozlova for the opportunity, competent and qualified guidance and support, – shared Anastasia Pakhaturidi.

    The research project will continue next year.

    Yulia Mavlyutova noted: It was interesting to work on a part of a real project and feel my contribution to the common cause. Most of all I liked creating the concept of a new flower brand and making a content plan. I am very glad that I had the opportunity to work with Svetlana Bozhuk. She very competently guided me along the way and also gave very good advice.

    This initiative not only has high scientific and practical value in the field of digital marketing and smart agriculture, but also strengthens the position of St. Petersburg as a center of innovation and international cooperation. The project opens up new opportunities for St. Petersburg enterprises in the agricultural sector and promotes the development of international programs in the field of agrobiotechnology and digital marketing in the city’s scientific and educational institutions, fully consistent with its strategic development goals until 2035.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nial Wheate, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University

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    Side effects from taking too much vitamin B6 – including nerve damage – may be more widespread than we think, Australia’s medicines regulator says.

    In an ABC report earlier this week, a spokesperson for the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says it may have underestimated the extent of the side effects from vitamin B6 supplements.

    However, there are proposals to limit sales of high-dose versions due to safety concerns.

    A pathologist who runs a clinic that tests vitamin B6 in blood samples from across Australia also appeared on the program. He told the ABC that data from May suggests 4.5% of samples tested had returned results “very likely” indicating nerve damage.

    So what are vitamin B6 supplements? How can they be toxic? And which symptoms do you need to watch out for?

    What is vitamin B6?

    Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, plays an important role in keeping the body healthy. It is involved in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats in food. It is also important for the production of neurotransmitters – chemical messengers in the brain that maintain its function and regulate your mood.

    Vitamin B6 also supports the immune system by helping to make antibodies, which fight off infections. And it is needed to produce haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body.

    Some women take a vitamin B6 supplement when pregnant. It is thought this helps reduce the nausea associated with the early stages of pregnancy. Some women also take it to help with premenstrual syndrome.

    However, most people don’t need, and won’t benefit from, a vitamin B6 supplement. That’s because you get enough vitamin B6 from your diet through meat, breakfast cereal, fruit and vegetables.

    You don’t need much. A dose of 1.3–1.7 milligrams a day is enough for most adults.

    Currently, vitamin B6 supplements with a daily dose of 5–200mg can be sold over the counter at health food stores, supermarkets and pharmacies.

    Because of safety concerns, the TGA is proposing limiting their sale to pharmacies, and only after consultation with a pharmacist.

    Daily doses higher than 200mg already need a doctor’s prescription. So under the proposal that would stay the same.

    What happens if you take too much?

    If you take too much vitamin B6, in most cases the excess will be excreted in your urine and most people won’t experience side effects. But there is a growing concern about long-time, high-dose use.

    A side effect the medical community is worried about is peripheral neuropathy – where there is damage to the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. This results in pain, numbness or weakness, usually in your hands and feet. We don’t yet know exactly how this happens.

    In most reported cases, these symptoms disappear once you stop taking the supplement. But for some people it may take three months to two years before they feel completely better.

    There is growing, but sometimes contradictory, evidence that high doses (more than 50mg a day) for extended periods can result in serious side effects.

    A study from the 1990s followed 70 patients for five years who took a dose of 100 to 150mg a day. There were no reported cases of neuropathy.

    But more recent studies show high rates of side effects.

    A 2023 case report provides details of a man who was taking multiple supplements. This resulted in a daily combined 95mg dose of vitamin B6, and he experienced neuropathy.

    Another report describes seven cases of neuropathy linked to drinking energy drinks containing vitamin B6.

    Reports to the TGA’s database of adverse events notifications (a record of reported side effects) shows 174 cases of neuropathy linked with vitamin B6 use since 2023.

    What should I do if I take vitamin B6?

    The current advice is that someone who takes a dose of 50mg a day or more, for more than six months, should be monitored by a health-care professional. So if you regularly take vitamin B6 supplements you should discuss continued use with your doctor or pharmacist.

    There are three side effects to watch out for, the first two related to neuropathy:

    1. numbness or pain in the feet and hands

    2. difficulty with balance and coordination as a result of muscle weakness

    3. heartburn and nausea.

    If you have worrying side effects after taking vitamin B6 supplements, contact your state’s poison information centre on 13 11 26 for advice.

    Nial Wheate in the past has received funding from the ACT Cancer Council, Tenovus Scotland, Medical Research Scotland, Scottish Crucible, and the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance. He is a fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. Nial is the chief scientific officer of Vaihea Skincare LLC, a director of SetDose Pty Ltd (a medical device company) and was previously a Standards Australia panel member for sunscreen agents. He is a member of the Haleon Australia Pty Ltd Pain Advisory Board. Nial regularly consults to industry on issues to do with medicine risk assessments, manufacturing, design and testing.

    Slade Matthews provides scientific evaluations to the Therapeutic Goods Administration as a member of the Therapeutic Goods Assessment and Advisory Panel. Slade serves on the NSW Poisons Advisory Committee for NSW Health as the minister-nominated pharmacologist appointed by the Governor of NSW.

    – ref. Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic. 3 symptoms to watch out for – https://theconversation.com/too-much-vitamin-b6-can-be-toxic-3-symptoms-to-watch-out-for-260400

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Young scientists of the State University of Management will take part in the formation of the country’s personnel strategy

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On July 2, young scientists from the State University of Management presented one of the best projects of the forum “Strong Ideas for a New Time” and were invited to a strategic session on the formation of a personnel strategy at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation.

    Head of the Scientific Research Coordination Department of the State University of Management Maxim Pletnev and specialist of the Center for Scientific Research Coordination, graduate student of the State University of Management Nikita Akinshin presented the project “Creation of a flexible, practice-oriented system for training scientific personnel” at the pitch session.

    The proposed initiative is aimed at reforming the training programs for scientific and pedagogical personnel in postgraduate studies by ensuring closer interaction between higher education institutions and enterprises in the real sector of the economy.

    The key basis of the proposal is the creation of conditions under which this interaction will be beneficial to all participants and will ensure unprecedented growth in scientific and technological development and the importance of science, as well as the status of scientists in Russia.

    Based on the successful experience of reorganizing the educational process in the training of scientific and pedagogical personnel in the postgraduate program of the State University of Management, a new approach was proposed that combines management, scientific and industrial competencies.

    A special feature of the new generation educational program is the presence of a scientific supervisor with experience in organizations in the real sector of the economy, who himself completed postgraduate studies, has a candidate/doctoral degree and understands the needs of industrial enterprises.

    As a result, the project of the SUM scientists entered the top 100 ideas in the direction of the “National Personnel Initiative”.

    To develop the idea, the project team was invited to a strategic session on the formation of a personnel strategy at the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation.

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Session 4

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Session 4: New industrial developments and the evolving architecture of international trade

    Chair: Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board, European Central Bank

    Paper: “Recent evolutions in the global trade system: from integration to strategic realignment”
    Author: Ana Maria Santacreu, Economic Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
    (together with Florencia Airaudo, Economist, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, François de Soyres, Section Chief, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and Alexandre Gaillard, Assistant Professor, Brown University)

    Discussant: Diego Comin, Professor, Dartmouth College

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4gqWLDCaOs

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Session 4

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Session 4: New industrial developments and the evolving architecture of international trade

    Chair: Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board, European Central Bank

    Paper: “Recent evolutions in the global trade system: from integration to strategic realignment”
    Author: Ana Maria Santacreu, Economic Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
    (together with Florencia Airaudo, Economist, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, François de Soyres, Section Chief, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and Alexandre Gaillard, Assistant Professor, Brown University)

    Discussant: Diego Comin, Professor, Dartmouth College

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4gqWLDCaOs

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Session 4

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Session 4: New industrial developments and the evolving architecture of international trade

    Chair: Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board, European Central Bank

    Paper: “Recent evolutions in the global trade system: from integration to strategic realignment”
    Author: Ana Maria Santacreu, Economic Policy Advisor, Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis
    (together with Florencia Airaudo, Economist, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, François de Soyres, Section Chief, Federal Reserve Board of Governors, and Alexandre Gaillard, Assistant Professor, Brown University)

    Discussant: Diego Comin, Professor, Dartmouth College

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4gqWLDCaOs

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Session 3

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Session 3: Non-bank financial intermediaries, liquidity and their prudential treatment

    Chair: Luis de Guindos, Vice-President, European Central Bank

    Paper: “Growth of non-bank financial intermediaries, monetary policy, and financial stability”
    Author: Loriana Pelizzon, Deputy Scientific Director, Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE and Professor, Goethe University Frankfurt and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
    (together with Riccardo Mattiello, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Warwick University, and Jonas Schlegel, Financial Economist, SAFE Policy Center)

    Discussant: Nicola Cetorelli, Financial Research Advisor and Head of Financial Intermediation, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KozVSM50NZg

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Session 3

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Session 3: Non-bank financial intermediaries, liquidity and their prudential treatment

    Chair: Luis de Guindos, Vice-President, European Central Bank

    Paper: “Growth of non-bank financial intermediaries, monetary policy, and financial stability”
    Author: Loriana Pelizzon, Deputy Scientific Director, Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE and Professor, Goethe University Frankfurt and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
    (together with Riccardo Mattiello, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Warwick University, and Jonas Schlegel, Financial Economist, SAFE Policy Center)

    Discussant: Nicola Cetorelli, Financial Research Advisor and Head of Financial Intermediation, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KozVSM50NZg

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Session 3

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Session 3: Non-bank financial intermediaries, liquidity and their prudential treatment

    Chair: Luis de Guindos, Vice-President, European Central Bank

    Paper: “Growth of non-bank financial intermediaries, monetary policy, and financial stability”
    Author: Loriana Pelizzon, Deputy Scientific Director, Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE and Professor, Goethe University Frankfurt and Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
    (together with Riccardo Mattiello, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and Warwick University, and Jonas Schlegel, Financial Economist, SAFE Policy Center)

    Discussant: Nicola Cetorelli, Financial Research Advisor and Head of Financial Intermediation, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KozVSM50NZg

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – A conversation about tapping Europe’s growth potential

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    A conversation about tapping Europe’s growth potential

    Philippe Aghion, Professor, Collège de France and London School of Economics
    Lars Feld, Professor, University of Freiburg, and Director of the Walter Eucken Institute
    Moderator: Beatrice Weder di Mauro, Professor, Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies Geneva, and President of the CEPR

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC0YgzhJPrI

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  • MIL-OSI Video: ECB Forum on Central Banking 2025 – Panel 2

    Source: European Central Bank (video statements)

    Panel 2: Central bank communication: current challenges

    Chair: Philip R. Lane, Member of the Executive Board, European Central Bank

    Alessandra Galloni, Editor-in-Chief, Reuters
    Carolin Pflueger, Associate Professor, University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy
    Anna Seim, Deputy Governor, Sveriges Riksbank
    Alan Taylor, Professor, Columbia University and external member of the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jN_UNPwJYE

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  • Indian scientists develop next-gen green energy material for supercapacitors

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    In a major scientific breakthrough, Indian researchers have developed a new green energy material that could revolutionize energy storage technology. Scientists from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), Bengaluru, in collaboration with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), have engineered a lanthanum-doped silver niobate (AgNbO₃) compound that significantly enhances supercapacitor performance.

    Supercapacitors, known for their rapid charging and discharging abilities, often fall short in energy storage capacity. The new material overcomes this limitation by increasing energy density without sacrificing speed or stability.

    Led by Dr. Kavita Pandey, the team introduced lanthanum—a rare-earth element—into silver niobate nanoparticles, improving their electrical conductivity and shrinking particle size to increase surface area. This led to a remarkable 118% energy retention after repeated use and an unprecedented 100% coulombic efficiency, meaning no energy was lost during charging cycles.

    A prototype asymmetric supercapacitor using the new material successfully powered an LCD display, pointing to potential real-world applications in everything from portable electronics to renewable energy systems.

    Published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds, the study positions lanthanum-doped AgNbO₃ as a leading candidate for high-performance, eco-friendly energy storage. Researchers now aim to explore similar doping strategies in other materials and scale up production to enable commercial use.

    This innovation marks a significant step in India’s contribution to sustainable energy solutions amid the global push for cleaner and more efficient technologies.

  • MIL-OSI China: 2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum held in Rio de Janeiro

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

    The 2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum was held on Monday in Rio de Janeiro, bringing together experts to discuss how the bloc can promote stability in an era of global transformation.

    Yu Yunquan, president of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS), and Cimar Azeredo Pereira, special advisor to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), delivered keynote speeches at the event.

    Yu Yunquan, president of the ACCWS, delivers a keynote speech at the 2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum in Rio de Janeiro, June 30, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    Yu emphasized that in an era where certainty and stability are becoming increasingly scarce global resources, it is imperative to further strengthen Greater BRICS cooperation to promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world and foster inclusive economic globalization, thereby maintaining a stable development environment. 

    He also stressed the need to enhance exchanges of governance experiences and knowledge-sharing to explore independent development paths, actively participate in setting global governance agendas to steer orderly development processes, and deepen cross-cultural dialogues to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere for development.

    Cimar Azeredo Pereira, special advisor to the IBGE, delivers a keynote speech at the 2025 BRICS Seminar on Governance and Cultural Exchanges Forum in Rio de Janeiro, June 30, 2025. [Photo provided to China.org.cn]

    Azeredo Pereira emphasized that statistical cooperation among BRICS countries plays a pivotal role in enhancing mutual understanding and trust among member states. By adopting collaborative and innovative approaches to address emerging statistical challenges in the digital era, such cooperation proves fundamental in advancing sustainable development and economic integration within the BRICS framework.

    Participating delegates unanimously recognized China’s significant contributions to global development and governance, particularly its leadership in fostering BRICS and Global South collaboration. China’s global initiatives were widely recognized as providing crucial platforms for fostering shared progress in development, security and cultural exchange.

    The main forum was chaired by Xin Feng, director of the Comprehensive Business Department of China International Communications Group (CICG). Sun Jingxin, vice president of the ACCWS, presented two research reports on behalf of the project team: “Greater BRICS Cooperation: A Pillar of Stability and Progress in a Changing World” and “Global Survey: BRICS Cooperation in the New Era of Global Development 2025.”

    The forum was organized jointly by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, China International Communications Group, and the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The takeaway from the Venice Biennale saga: the art world faces deep and troubling structural inequality

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Grace McQuilten, Professor of Art and Associate Dean, Research and Innovation, School of Art, RMIT University

    Creative Australia’s decision earlier this year to rescind the selection of artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino as Australia’s 2026 representatives at the Venice Biennale sent shockwaves through the arts sector.

    For many artists and arts workers, it reinforced concerns around participation and access for those from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds.

    This week’s reinstatement of the artistic team offers some comfort. However, the entire incident has reinforced that, while diversity in the arts is celebrated, inclusion at the highest level can’t be taken for granted.

    Some worrying stats

    Our 2024 survey of more than 900 visual and craft artists, and visual arts workers (who we define as workers who support the visual arts sector), revealed several concerning findings in relation to opportunity and inclusion for culturally and racially diverse creatives.

    The first key finding was more than 67% of artists and 78% of arts workers felt there were cultural and/or access-related barriers to them participating in the sector.

    The second was culturally diverse workers in the sector tended to identify as “early career” rather than “established”. This points to challenges for career progression and, in turn, to systemic and structural barriers to career development.

    Of all the people we surveyed, 17% of visual artists and 20% of visual arts workers reported being of a culturally diverse background. Of these, only 15% of artists and 14% of arts workers reported being at an “established” career stage.

    By contrast, among the general population of artists (including those without a diverse background), 30% of the artists reported being “established” in their careers, along with 26% of arts workers.

    Art shouldn’t be at the behest of politics

    Issues around political censorship and cultural bias in the sector were not a focus of our survey, which was conducted nine months after the war in Gaza began, and before Creative Australia’s selection (and swift cancellation) of the 2026 Venice Biennale team.

    Nonetheless, respondents were concerned their political views, and/or their cultural or racial background, could impact their likelihood of advancing a career in the sector.

    Some respondents explained if they were no longer working as an artist or arts worker in five years’ time, it would most likely be due to “systemic discrimination” and “increasing censorship prevalent in this industry”.

    According to an independent review into the Sabsabi decision (and its reversal):

    While no formal assessment was undertaken, it is clear that there was a general awareness within Creative Australia, among those with knowledge of the selected Artistic Team, that the decision had the potential to be controversial. The Panel heard that, at the time, the decision was described as ‘bold’ or ‘courageous’. The source of potential controversy was seen to lie in the fact of selecting any artist with heritage connected to the Middle East at a time when conflict in that region was so emotive and polarising, rather than because of the proposed nature of the work to be undertaken at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

    Entrenched harmful biases

    Sadly, the negative response from politicians to the initial selection of Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino gave credibility to our respondents’ concerns.

    One participant told us “being called Ahmed* is a bit of a disadvantage given the international situation”.

    Another said “only certain cultures and political plights are given support”.

    Financial security is also potentially at risk. As one respondent explained, the main barrier to their personal financial security were political values. “My work is at risk when governments change,” they said.

    Artists and arts workers from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds also reported more significant impacts from the cost-of-living crisis, along with poorer mental health and work-life balance.

    Importantly, our findings don’t stand in isolation. Similar issues have been identified by Diversity Arts Australia, who in 2022 reported on the significant negative impacts of the pandemic on First Nations artists and artists of colour.

    Also, in 2021, Creative Australia reported on problems around inclusion and access for culturally diverse communities in the arts and cultural sector.

    What might progress look like?

    Our research involved making a number of policy recommendations to tackle these issues.

    For one thing, there is a clear need for organisational change. On this front, arts organisations and employers should invest in cultural competency training for all staff and board members. They should also prioritise professional development and career growth for culturally and racially diverse staff.

    To drive meaningful change, funding incentives should be introduced to support diverse leadership. This should include higher pay for culturally and/or racially diverse leaders whose backgrounds lead them to having added responsibility in the workplace.

    The sector also needs greater transparency around cultural and racial representation in staffing and leadership roles, including board roles. This will promote accountability and help drive cultural change.

    Finally, success for artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds requires the Australian art world to engage with multiple world views – and understand not all art will be immediately accessible to all audiences.

    The controversy surrounding Creative Australia’s biennale backflip offers an opportunity for the visual arts sector to reckon with deep and troubling issues of structural inequity, along with broader questions of free expression – especially in a fraught political climate.

    These issues are wider than the art world. But what better place to start?

    *Name changed to protect identity.

    Grace McQuilten received funding from the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects funding scheme (project LP200100054). The views expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Australian government or Australian Research Council.

    Kate MacNeill received funding from the Australian Research Council’s Linkage Projects funding scheme (project LP200100054). The views expressed herein are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Australian government or Australian Research Council.

    – ref. The takeaway from the Venice Biennale saga: the art world faces deep and troubling structural inequality – https://theconversation.com/the-takeaway-from-the-venice-biennale-saga-the-art-world-faces-deep-and-troubling-structural-inequality-260316

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