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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has confirmed his intention to remain in office.

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

    TOKYO, July 23 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday reiterated his intention to stay in office, denying reports that he will resign soon and stressing the need to avoid a political vacuum.

    Speaking to reporters after a meeting with senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) officials, Ishiba said they had not discussed his resignation at all, adding that “the reports are unfounded.”

    Shigeru Ishiba faces a critical political moment as discontent within the ruling LDP threatens to undermine his leadership following an internal LDP review of its crushing defeat in the recent House of Councillors (upper house) elections.

    Earlier on Wednesday, the Mainichi newspaper reported that Shigeru Ishiba had informed close aides of his intention to step down by August. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: US Science Agency Members Oppose Trump Administration’s Science Policy

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    LOS ANGELES, July 23 (Xinhua) — More than 140 employees of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) have signed a letter condemning the Donald Trump administration’s science policies and actions, which they say have undermined one of the country’s leading science funding institutions.

    In a letter released Monday to Zoe Lofgren, ranking member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, scientists accuse the Trump administration of drastically cutting staff, cutting funding for critical research, and slashing the agency’s budget.

    Due to concerns about the possible consequences, all but one of the employees’ signatures were revoked.

    The signatories expressed concern about a series of “politically motivated” and “legally questionable” actions by the Trump administration that threaten the integrity of the NSF and undermine the civil service protections guaranteed by federal law.

    The statement follows similar letters of protest issued last month by scientists and employees at the National Institutes of Health and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as a recent “Voyager Declaration” signed by current and former employees of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Overseas investors to be given access to financial products at Hainan Free Trade Port

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    HAIKOU, July 23 (Xinhua) — A pilot program allowing overseas investors to invest in financial products offered by local financial institutions is scheduled to be launched at the Hainan Free Trade Port on Aug. 21, 2025.

    These include asset management products, private wealth management products from securities, funds and futures operators, as well as funds for investment in public placement of securities and insurance asset management products.

    The program is aimed at increasing the cross-border supply of financial products and finding new channels for foreign investors to access China’s domestic market, said the People’s Bank of China’s Hainan branch, which co-authored the new rules.

    The said program is also expected to help attract both domestic and foreign institutions specializing in asset management to Hainan and establish business for the benefit of the development of Hainan Free Trade Port. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China is one of the safest countries in the world – Deputy Head of the Ministry of Defense of the PRC

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

    BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China is widely recognized as one of the safest countries in the world, Qi Yanjun, deputy head of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), said Wednesday while outlining achievements in the public security sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).

    Qi Yanjun made the statement at a press conference organized by the State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China.

    He said law enforcement agencies have promoted China’s high-quality development while resolutely safeguarding public safety. Thanks to their efforts, China is among the countries with the lowest homicide rate, the lowest crime rate, and the fewest cases involving firearms and explosives. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Call for Bids: China Network’s Open Societies ODA Fund 2025/26

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    Call for Bids: China Network’s Open Societies ODA Fund 2025/26

    British Embassy Beijing is pleased to open a call for bids for our Open Societies programme, for ODA-eligible projects running from September to February 2026.

    All projects should aim to contribute to sustainable development in China by advancing or deepening understanding of contemporary human rights in ways that support the welfare and empowerment of local communities.

    We welcome bids that are Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) eligible on topics including:

    • Women’s Rights
    • Rights of LGBT+ people
    • Rights of persons with disabilities
    • Civil society resilience
    • Media freedom
    • Digital rights

    This bidding round will only fund projects running between Autumn 2025 (September onwards) and 28 February 2026. All project outputs, including finalised research/analytical products, must be completed by 28 February 2026.

    If bidders see potential for their project to extend into a subsequent project beyond 31 March 2026, bidders are welcome to explain how this might be achieved in the project summary, but should note that a further bid would be required next year in order to secure funding.

    Selection Criteria

    Bids will be assessed against the following criteria:

    • Project design: Feasibility of activities and outputs including the capacity of implementing organisation to deliver outcomes.
    • Impact: Demonstrated contribution to sustainable development outcomes in China, particularly through strengthening inclusive governance, civil society engagement, access to justice, or protection of vulnerable groups. Working together with other diverse partners to enhance impact of the project.
    • Alignment: Alignment with internationally recognized development goals, and with HMG’s strategic priorities for promoting human rights and inclusive development in China.
    • Scalability: The potential for the project to act as a building block for subsequent expansion/work improving human rights.
    • Viability and risks: Clear engagement/buy-in of key stakeholders. Robust analysis of key risks including a plan of action to manage and mitigate those risks.
    • Value for money: Comparable and reasonable costs against the scale of achievable outcomes

    We draw your attention to the below key points:

    • Proposals should be up to £80,000
    • Proposals of £10,000 and under should be completed using Project Proposal Form (up to £10,000)
    • Proposals over £10,000 and up to £80,000 should be completed using Project Proposal Form (up to £80,000)
    • All funding must be activity-based, however the FCDO will reimburse an implementing partner the costs that are not directly associated with, but still necessary for, the delivery of a project.

    Process

    1. Project proposals must be submitted by 23:59 (GMT) on Wednesday 20 August 2025. Late proposals will not be considered.
    2. Proposals must be submitted using the attached forms only (Project Proposal Form (up to £10,000), Project Proposal Form (up to £80,000) and Activity Based Budget), which must be completed in English.
    3. Proposals must be submitted to: China.InternationalProgramme@fcdo.gov.uk

    Important Information to Note

    • Project payments will be paid in arrears in three instalments, on a quarterly basis. Implementers must have enough resourcing to fund one third of the project costs at a time.
    • Bidders should send the Activity based budget in the currency they wish to be paid in. Please reach out to the above-mentioned inbox for exchange rates.
    • If the project involves work with children or vulnerable adults, implementing partners can reflect a proportion of safeguarding costs as legitimate overheads in their bid, or include programme-specific safeguarding budget lines.
    • If the project is approved, implementers will be expected to sign a Grant Agreement with the British Embassy Beijing.

    Attachments

    Project Proposal Form (up to £10,000)

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    Project Proposal Form (up to £80,000)

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    Activity Based Budget Template

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    Guidance for Implementers

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Households given freedom and choice with more ways to cut energy bills

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Households given freedom and choice with more ways to cut energy bills

    Government sets out plans for a more flexible electricity system, helping working families save on their bills.

    • More support for consumers to bring down their bills, with new ways to take advantage of off-peak, lower electricity prices if they choose 
    • flexible tariffs and technologies allow consumers to shift energy usage to times when it is cheaper 
    • plans for a more flexible electricity system will ensure families benefit from the government’s clean energy mission and Plan for Change

    Households and businesses will be supported with more options to take control of their energy – expanding freedom and choice as the government drives for clean power.  

    The government’s plans for a more flexible electricity system set out today will help working families save on their bills, by supporting those who want to take advantage of low prices when clean energy is abundant. Consumers will have the opportunity to switch to a flexible tariff and use smart appliances to automatically reap the rewards of cheaper power at non-peak times. 

    Many consumers are already protecting their pockets by varying when they use their electricity. Electric vehicle drivers, for example, could save up to £330 per year by smart charging overnight.  

    More households who want to feel those benefits will be supported through the government’s commitments in the Clean Flexibility Roadmap. These include helping electric vehicle drivers get discounts on their electricity when using public chargers at off-peak times, requiring suppliers to make information on smart tariffs more accessible to consumers, and taking the next steps to help consumers access tailored products and services based on their electricity usage. 

    Supporting more consumers to use electricity at off-peak times will also boost the efficiency and resilience of the electricity network, making up to £70 billion in estimated savings on system costs by 2050.  

    This marks a crucial milestone in ensuring consumers reap the rewards of the government’s mission to make Britain a clean energy superpower, which it is driving forward as part of its Plan for Change.

    Energy Minister Michael Shanks said:

    This roadmap gives households and businesses the choice and control over when and how they use their energy.

    The flexible electricity system we are working to build will help make that a reality for consumers across the country, by supporting them to bring down their bills through using new tariffs and technologies.

    In this way we will protect working people’s pockets and ensure they are the first to benefit from our clean power mission.

    Kayte O’Neill, Chief Operating Officer, NESO, said:  

    The journey towards a decarbonised system will bring opportunities for industry and consumers if we can solve the challenges of using the system flexibly. 

    This roadmap provides clear direction for that, setting out the actions needed to increase flexibility across Great Britain and the rewards it will bring.

    Akshay Kaul Director General for Infrastructure Group, Ofgem, said:

    A more flexible energy market will be a real game changer, giving households more control over what they pay for their energy.   

    Small lifestyle tweaks such as programming a dishwasher or tumble dryer to run overnight when costs are low or charging your electric car during high winds can have a material impact on people’s bills.    

    At Ofgem we’re opening up flexibility markets to bring better tariffs and products to consumers to make cheaper bills a reality.

    Stakeholder reaction

    Sarah Honan, Head of Policy at ADE: Demand, said: 

    Industry demanded a step change in leadership to match our ambition – and this roadmap delivers. A dedicated Flexibility Commissioner aligns squarely with our sector’s blueprint for consumer-led clean power.  

    Now, we must place British homes and businesses at the heart of the system; paying them to flex, not paying gas plants to bail us out. That’s how we lower bills, ditch fossil fuel dependency and make clean power by 2030 real.

    Barnaby Wharton, Director of Future Electricity Systems, RenewableUK, said:  

    A secure, affordable and resilient power system based on renewables needs flexibility at its core, to match times when wind and solar are generating with smart demand. 

    This roadmap puts consumers at the heart of that system, empowering households and businesses to take control of how and when they use electricity, so they can save money by using power when it’s cheapest. 

    By embracing smart tariffs and technologies like EVs, modern heating systems and home batteries, and by accelerating the roll-out of more grid-scale batteries and Long Duration Energy Storage alongside renewables, we can build a more agile system which can shift, adapt and respond to demand faster. Scaling up our capacity to store energy is essential to strengthen the grid and enhance the UK’s energy security.

    Naomi Baker, Senior Policy Manager at Energy UK, said: 

    Energy UK welcomes the roadmap as a positive step towards a smarter, more flexible electricity system that passes the lower cost of renewables through to bill payers. We support the comprehensive scope – from the major new technologies (long duration storage, CCUS and hydrogen) that will ensure system resilience, through to the knotty regulatory barriers that limit market access from consumer assets. 

    The UK is already leading the world in creating an energy system with consumers at the heart of it. Today’s publication builds on this with a market-led approach where customer participation is voluntary, attractive and accessible. A smart flexible system will be a win for bills, a win for British jobs and a win for energy security.

    Kelly Butler, Director of External Affairs at BEAMA, said: 

    As long-standing advocates for accelerating electrification, BEAMA welcomes the publication of the Clean Flexibility Roadmap and a commitment not only to track progress but also focus on practical delivery.

    With appropriate lead times for product development, a technology agnostic approach within electrification and a clear connection across consumer facing policies such as EPCs, we anticipate major supply chain investment to meet the challenge.

    With the oversight of a new Flexibility Commissioner, the roadmap has the potential to help grow the sector, and bring increased momentum to delivering flexibility to consumers and businesses through mass market uptake of Energy Smart Appliances.

    Merlin Hyman OBE, Chief Executive of Regen, said: 

    Making our power system more flexible in how we match supply and demand is a key part of clean power 2030 so we greatly welcome the government’s Clean Flexibility Roadmap.

    The roadmap is an important step to bring together reforms needed to unlock the full value of the rapidly developing grid scale storage sector and consumer led flexibility in a coordinated work programme.

    The challenge now is to deliver what is a significant programme of reform of the way our electricity markets and system work to enable a rapid transition to a clean power system and to deliver value to customers.

    Notes to editors

    In December 2024, the government published its Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which set out plans for a two to three-fold increase in clean flexibility capacity from 2023 levels, to a range of 51 to 66 GW, by 2030. The Clean Flexibility Roadmap, published today, explains how the government, working with Ofgem and NESO, will deliver that commitment.  

    The first steps that will be taken to support a more flexible electricity system as part of the roadmap include:  

    • appointing a Flexibility Commissioner, who will provide leadership over the policy area 
    • establishing ways of working with NESO and Ofgem to hold government and industry to account for delivery
    • setting up an annual forum to track progress

    Policies being delivered as part of this work include Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement, which will enable energy usage to be billed every 30 minutes, and the Smart Secure Electricity Systems programme, which aims to help people access consumer-led flexibility. 

    All figures included are based on government analysis unless clearly labelled otherwise.  

    The government has today also published:

    • a consultation on consumer engagement in consumer-led flexibility, which explores how more consumers who want to use energy flexibly can be supported to do so, to help optimise and sustain uptake over the short, medium and long term

    • a call for evidence on improving asset visibility, which seeks views on options for improving how distributed energy assets, like heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points, are registered with distribution network operators (DNOs). This aims to reduce administrative burdens for installers, support flexible use of the assets and prevent network infrastructure from being built unnecessarily

    • a response to the call for evidence on energy smart data, which confirms that the government will continue work to consider whether to introduce a smart data scheme for the energy sector. Smart data is the process of sharing customer data – at the customer’s request – with authorised third parties in a secure way. It will help customers access useful, innovative and personalised products and services that cater to their needs

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Folkestone business wins US contract through $475,000 UK Export Finance deal

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Folkestone business wins US contract through $475,000 UK Export Finance deal

    UKEF announces its support for British engineering firm Dyrhoff, enabling the company to supply key components for a large-scale water management project in the United States.

    A water control gate installed by Dyrhoff in Scotland. Image provided by Dyrhoff

    • Dyrhoff, a Folkestone-based provider of water control gates, has recently won a major export contract following support from UK Export Finance (UKEF) and NatWest.

    • The business is supporting a flood protection project in North Dakota, using both UK and internationally manufactured parts.

    Dyrhoff, a provider of water control gates, has won a major contract to deliver two pneumatically operated spillway gates for a flood protection project in North Dakota, USA, following support from a government financing scheme.

    Throughout its more than 30 years, the business has specialised in the design and supply of inflatable rubber dams and spillway gates. These gates can be used to reduce flood risk and aid water regulation.

    In line with the government’s Plan for Change and its mission to kickstart economic growth, UKEF guaranteed a $475,000 finance facility to be issued by NatWest. This facility enabled Dyrhoff to meet the bonding terms required to win the contract in North Dakota.

    Dyrhoff works with UK and international partners to engineer and manufacture parts which are subsequently assembled at the project location. The majority of Dyrhoff’s business originates from overseas contracts, contributing to 156 projects in over 33 countries, including USA, Italy, Canada, Norway, Turkey, Portugal and Indonesia.

    Although Dyrhoff is a seasoned exporter, the financial support provided by UKEF has enabled the business to win one of its largest contracts to date.

    As a result of the North Dakota deal and other successful contracts, Dyrhoff is now planning to increase staff numbers at its manufacturing facility in Folkestone, Kent.

    Don Mason, Director at Dyrhoff said:

    We have been providing market-leading rubber dam and spillway solutions since 1989, but the support afforded by UKEF has enabled us to set our sights on an exciting overseas growth opportunity.

    By assisting us in winning such a significant project for the business, UKEF support has set us up to carry on building momentum in key markets like the USA. Despite economic uncertainty in the market, we are now well placed to use this project as a springboard for success.

    Lisa Maddison-Brown, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex Export Finance Manager at UKEF said:

    We are really pleased to be able to assist a business which maintains a focus on developing critical infrastructure to keep areas safe from flooding. A key goal of ours is to continue placing British engineering at the heart of vital projects worldwide, and Dyrhoff is helping to do just that.

    Ellie Morrison, Trade Finance Manager at NatWest commented:

    I’m delighted to announce NatWest’s Trade Finance support for Dyrhoff, as they secure a significant export contract creating impactful engineering solutions that serve a crucial international and domestic purpose.

    The financing package has equipped Dyrhoff to meet essential bonding requirements, thereby enabling the company to secure and mobilise on this project. This partnership, facilitated with the support of UK Export Finance, aligns with NatWest’s commitments to foster the growth of UK-based businesses and contributing to vital infrastructure projects worldwide.

    Dyrhoff are a great example of a successful UK exporter and NatWest is proud to support the business with the financial solutions they need to thrive globally.

    News of Dyrhoff’s success follows on from the recent publication of UKEF’s Annual Reports and Accounts for 2024/25. The department provided £14.5 billion in loans, guarantees and insurance in support of exporters of all sizes and supported up to 70,000 jobs.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Tatyana Golikova held the first meeting of the organizing committee to prepare for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of GITIS

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    The first meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of GITIS in 2028, chaired by Tatyana Golikova

    July 23, 2025

    Rector of GITIS Grigory Zaslavsky at the first meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of GITIS in 2028, chaired by Tatyana Golikova

    July 23, 2025

    Tatyana Golikova held the first meeting of the organizing committee to prepare for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of GITIS

    July 23, 2025

    The first meeting of the organizing committee for preparations for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of GITIS chaired by Tatyana Golikova. From left to right: GITIS rector Grigory Zaslavsky, Deputy Minister of Culture Andrei Malyshev and Chairman of the Union of Theatre Workers Vladimir Mashkov

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    The first meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of GITIS in 2028, chaired by Tatyana Golikova

    Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova held the first meeting of the organizing committee for preparations for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of GITIS in 2028. The agenda included discussion of the plan of events. The meeting was attended by GITIS Rector Grigory Zaslavsky, Deputy Minister of Culture of Russia Andrei Malyshev, General Director of the NTV television company Alexei Zemsky, Head of the Vocal Arts Department of GITIS Tamara Sinyavskaya, Chairman of the Union of Theatre Workers Vladimir Mashkov and others.

    “GITIS annually confirms its status as a leading university in the field of theater education according to the K.S. Stanislavsky system. The upcoming anniversary – the 150th anniversary of the founding of GITIS – is a wonderful opportunity not only to look back on the path traveled, but also to fully present the achievements of the national theater school, recognized throughout the world,” emphasized Tatyana Golikova. – Many destinies and events are connected with GITIS. These are not just pages of history, but the very history of the transformation of our country. Epochs changed, but GITIS remained a forge of outstanding cultural figures. This is its true purpose and role in the fate of Russia.”

    Today, the institute has about 1,800 students from 30 countries, who are taught their skills by more than 500 teachers. Eight departments teach actors of dramatic and musical theater, directors of drama, musical theater and circus, choreographers and ballet teachers, theater artists and makeup artists, playwrights, producers and theater historians.

    Deputy Minister of Culture Andrei Malyshev emphasized that GITIS is an ambassador of Russian culture and identity, so the institute’s anniversary is important not only for GITIS and the theater community, but also for all of Russian culture.

    GITIS is actively developing. “Just two days later, on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin, on July 25, in the city of Blagoveshchensk, we open together with Governor Vasily Orlov of the Far Eastern branch of GITIS. The exams have already passed, the competition was, there was a competition, which is also very important for us, so we are just starting. The next day we move to Heihe, to China, and there we also present the Far Eastern branch of GITIS. It is very important for us that from the moment of changes, we not only have not decreased the flow of foreign students, but there are even more of them. This year we have almost accepted 46 students. This is Latvia, and Italy, and Iran, and Morocco. And of course, we are trying to maintain leadership in Central Asia, we have just held the GITIS school on Lake Issyk-Kul, the traditional, already fourth in a row. There were four countries with Russia. It is also important for us to expand the presence of GITIS in Central and South America. Last year, the second time was held by GITIS School in Chile, the first time GITIS School in Brazil after a long break in the framework of the “Russian seasons“. This year, the Brazilians came to us at the theater festival. It seems to me that one of the most important problems that we realized is that the theater is one of the arts, maybe the only one that cannot exist without constant self -understanding. The writer. It can be written in the world in 100 years by someone that can be brilliant in 100 years, no one will call the contemporaries, we have not been appreciated by the problem of the Institute of Expertise. We began the publication of the “Theater Journal“ and we consider this to be one of the most important tasks of returning a serious and high -quality examination to the theater, ”said the rector of the university Grigory Zaslavsky. 

    The plan to celebrate the 150th anniversary included 20 events, including festivals, tours, exhibitions and conferences.

    Key events include a gala concert dedicated to the 150th anniversary of GITIS, the International Competition of Young Choreographers named after R.V. Zakharov “Maria”, and the premiere of a documentary film about the history of the institute. In September 2028, GITIS will launch its branded train, on which students and teachers will travel from Moscow to Blagoveshchensk with performances and festive concerts, as well as master classes and selection tests in various regions of the country.

    Traditional GITIS festivals will be scaled up. The VIII International Student Festival of Diploma Performances “GITIS-fest” will be held in two cities – Moscow and Blagoveshchensk. In April 2028, the XIX International Competition of Young Choreographers named after R.V. Zakharov “Maria” and the XVIII International Festival of Stage Fencing “Silver Sword” named after N.V. Karpov will be held, and in November – the theater festival of the CIS countries “GITIS – Master Class”. The international scientific conference “Perspective – 150 years of GITIS” will bring together young specialists from leading universities in Russia, near and far abroad: art history, theater studies, philology, directing, choreography, scenography.

    An exhibition entitled “Russian Revolutionary Theatre” is planned for the fall of 2028, dedicated to the unique traditions of Russian theatre and domestic education in the field of theatrical art.

    Other events include tours of GITIS graduation performances in the CIS republics and regions of Russia where GITIS national studios were created. In addition, a series of 12 podcasts from GITIS students with stories about faculties and teachers will be released in 2028.

    An important event in preparation for the celebration will be the renovation and restoration work in the main academic building, as well as a major overhaul of the dormitory.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Conversation between Mikhail Mishustin and the head of the Altai Republic Andrey Turchak

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    Current issues of the region’s socio-economic development were discussed.

    Conversation between Mikhail Mishustin and the head of the Altai Republic Andrey Turchak

    From the transcript:

    M. Mishustin: Andrey Anatolyevich, good afternoon!

    Thank you for showing the hospital, the emergency department, modern, new, with all the necessary equipment, built in two and a half months. This is pleasing. The speed with which it was all done and the professionalism are visible. We also heard this from the people who visit it.

    More and more tourists are coming to the Altai Republic. Soon, literally in a few days, the International Ecological Conference will take place. Distinguished guests will arrive.

    Last year, a decision was made (we discussed this with you) to build a modern, now international airport. The funds are there, they are planned, there is an investor. And it is very important to provide for the entire complex development around it, the logistics infrastructure – this is a transport hub, access roads, service maintenance and much more.

    First of all, I want to ask how this work is going? Please.

    A. Turchak: Mikhail Vladimirovich, first of all, thank you for giving our airport the status of an international airport. Today, a modern international checkpoint has already been opened on the territory of the airport terminal. In general, as you correctly said, the tourist flow is growing, and the airport infrastructure can no longer cope with it. Therefore, by 2028, within the framework of the concession agreement, we will complete the modernization of the entire airfield infrastructure and build a new terminal. Our goal is to increase passenger traffic to 1.3 million passengers per year by 2030.

    By road. You are absolutely right, connectivity is necessary, because tourists come to us not only by air, but also by car.

    Regarding the road sector, in 2024, under the national project, we allocated about 6.6 billion rubles for this and brought 196 km of our roads into compliance. And it is very important that 10 km are directly in the Gorno-Altaisk agglomeration itself, which includes our capital Gorno-Altaisk and the suburban Mayminsky district. This year, we plan to bring 101 km and 12 bridges into compliance. The topic of bridges is very important for our republic, I reported to you about it last time. We are systematically moving towards putting the bridge sector in order. This year, our road fund is 3.5 billion.

    This year, with your support, the reconstruction of the Chuysky tract will begin – this is a 21 km section to Manzherok, which will solve the problem of traffic jams, especially during the high tourist season, and reduce accidents.

    One project I wanted to report to you about, you supported it last year, is the construction of the Platovsky Bridge by shifting funds to the left. We are handing it over ahead of schedule. This is the first bridge that has been built in the republic in the last six years.

    We continue working with the Ministry of Transport to bypass Maima and, in general, Gorno-Altaisk, the entire Gorno-Altaisk agglomeration. We need to take transit transport beyond the boundaries of the agglomeration. In this part, the Ministry of Transport will support us. Once again, I would like to thank you very much for supporting the development of our transport infrastructure.

    M. Mishustin: Andrey Anatolyevich, I know that you are very actively involved in infrastructure. It is important to keep everything under personal control here. So that the logistics infrastructure, the new airport will allow for the expansion of tourism opportunities, and also contribute to the growth of the number of residents.

    Another task is the construction of social, in particular educational, facilities. You are also actively involved in this.

    The federal budget for three years provides funds for the construction of a school in Gorno-Altaisk, as well as a lyceum of about 2.5 billion rubles. Much is being done for healthcare as well. The hospital admissions department that we looked at today is one example.

    Please tell us what else is being done and built in the fields of education and medicine.

    A. Turchak: Mikhail Vladimirovich, at the last meeting I reported to you that one of the main challenges I faced was the large number of long-term construction projects that existed at that time. I want to thank you. With your support, additional funds were allocated. We commissioned the seventh school in Gorno-Altaisk – a long-awaited facility that was built on the direct instructions of the President. The start of construction of this facility is 2021. We commissioned it in January of this year. A unique school.

    M. Mishustin: Were the problems mainly due to contractors?

    A. Turchak: The problems were due to the poor quality of the project. We had to redesign, undergo a new assessment, then the cost of materials increased, and so on. Nevertheless, the school was completed, it became such a good gift for the 200th anniversary of Gorno-Altaisk, which we celebrated.

    The only school in the city where children from the 1st grade study the Altai language. The school has a very large sports core. Two sports halls inside the school, a large stadium, several playgrounds where children can practice national sports.

    Another long-term construction project is a sports and fitness complex with a games room. We also completed it in December last year. Residents were waiting for it with impatience.

    The Cultural Development Center, which I reported to you about, has also been completed. In July, we opened it with the Minister of Culture of the Russian Federation. The first cultural institution built in the city in the last 13 years.

    Also, with your support, the issue of reconstruction of the 12th school has moved from dead center. Not just reconstruction, but, in fact, the construction of a new building. We will introduce this facility by 2027 – the federal budget has allocated 615 million for it, and the republican budget – 345 million rubles.

    Regarding the Republican Classical Lyceum, which you are monitoring. All work is on schedule, the completion date is 2026. The budget provides 3.3 billion, of which 2.7 billion is the federal budget. And the uniqueness of this project is that the developer additionally attracted its own 500 million rubles to complete the construction of the campus of this lyceum. It will be a truly unique educational institution, in which gifted children from the most remote corners of our republic will be able not only to receive a quality education, but also to develop their talents in various fields.

    This year we have planned to carry out major repairs of 11 rural schools and the first gymnasium in Gorno-Altaisk. More than 700 million rubles from the federal budget are allocated for these purposes.

    In addition, we are building another new school for 360 students in the Chemalsky District. This is a comprehensive rural development program that is actively operating in our republic.

    We also repair kindergartens, primarily in rural areas. We have repaired four in a year and are building three new ones. 920 million rubles are allocated for these purposes from the federal and republican budgets. In general, we keep the issues of modernization and improvement of educational infrastructure under control and work on them with the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. Our colleagues support us.

    M. Mishustin: Modern schools, kindergartens, educational institutions, hospitals, clinics – this is very important for people and makes it possible to attract investors. And for the republic, by decision of the President, an individual program of socio-economic development has been formed. Quite significant funds are provided until 2030.

    Tell us what is planned within this program?

    A. Turchak: If possible, one more thing on the topic of healthcare. Today, the Minister of Health reported to you on the overall situation in the republic. We examined the admission and diagnostic department of our republican hospital, equipped with a modern operating unit, modern diagnostic equipment – MRI, CT, ultrasound. We are the first region to implement this project this year. Indeed, the timing of its implementation is quite unique. In almost less than three months, this facility was erected, and 80% of the structures, materials, and equipment itself were of domestic production. By your decision, we received 744 million rubles from the federal budget for this project, including the MRI machine, which was also introduced this year on your instructions, and now our residents do not need to travel to other regions for such high-tech examination.

    I would like to talk about the perinatal center. I approached you with this question last year. Our current perinatal center is located in a maternity hospital built in 1975. You gave the order to work out a step-by-step, phased plan for the implementation of this project. I would like to report on the work done.

    As of today, we have worked out a medical and technical assignment together with the Ministry of Health. The concept for the construction of a new perinatal center is ready. Mikhail Albertovich Murashko saw it and supported it. And, if possible, I would like to separately report to you our proposals on how to gradually put everything related to obstetrics in our republic in order.

    M. Mishustin: Yesterday we inspected the perinatal center in Chita. A wonderful and, in fact, methodological center not only for the Zabaikalsky Krai, but also for the entire Far East. And most importantly, the people who work there, mostly women, really help with obstetrics, and warmly welcome mothers and fathers. It seems to me that it is very important to support you in the construction of this center.

    A. Turchak: Thank you very much.

    According to the individual development program. We have good results for the first five-year plan. 2 thousand jobs have been created. 2.5 billion in extra-budgetary investments have been attracted. During the period of the individual program, the region has become one of the leaders in terms of investment growth rates in fixed capital.

    In terms of specific results, 120 projects in the agro-industrial complex were supported, 8 accommodation facilities, 8 sites for processing milk, meat, wood, and producing dietary supplements were created. The Industrial Development Fund and the SME Fund were recapitalized, and 66 preferential loans were issued.

    According to the new program. In the current 2025, we will support the development of the material and technical base of at least four agricultural enterprises. First of all, these are projects in the dairy industry. I can give one example. Our agroholding “Ekoniva” will build a dairy complex in the Ust-Kansky district. Moreover, the owner of this project in the recent past is a citizen of Germany, who has now acquired Russian citizenship and is registered for tax purposes in the Altai Republic.

    Farmers will also be provided with a subsidy to support and develop crop production, meat and milk processing. We will support 22 SME projects, 4 tourism infrastructure projects and, most importantly, personnel training – we plan to train at least 150 specialists per year.

    Dear Mikhail Vladimirovich, the implementation of individual programs is impossible without solving the main issue in the republic. And the main issue in the republic– I reported to you at the last meeting – this is land.

    I would like to thank you for your support: last year you supported our proposal to lift the moratorium on mass inspections of the intended use of land. Thanks to this decision, a land amnesty was launched in the region, which is aimed at legalizing the illegal accommodation facilities that were identified.

    Together with Rosreestr, the FMS worked. They identified about one and a half thousand accommodation facilities that were not registered with the tax authorities, that is, they did not pay either land tax or property tax. More than half went for legalization – 800 voluntarily submitted applications, and are now preparing their documents.

    The amnesty ends with the inclusion of these accommodation facilities in the register. Accordingly, in addition to direct tax revenues, we will receive at least half a billion rubles of our own income. I reported to you today that we will spend a third of them on supporting healthcare, in particular, on developing the emergency medical service.

    In this regard, I would like to make one request to you – to use a similar approach to reduce the level of shadow employment and legalize labor relations in the region. If possible, I would like to ask you to instruct Rostrud, just as we did for the land, to conduct unscheduled monitoring and supervisory activities for the Altai Republic with the involvement of employees of territorial bodies of Rostrud from other regions, because our own forces are not enough. In this way, we would also bring this topic out of the shadows. Thank you for your support.

    M. Mishustin: Andrey Anatolyevich, the plans are serious. I wish you success in their implementation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Ministry of Economic Development will act as a strategic partner of the Russian Creative Week

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) – Ministry of Economic Development (Russia) –

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    The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has become a strategic partner of the Russian Creative Week. The forum will be held in Moscow on September 25–27 at the Russia National Center. The initiator and organizer of the event is the Creative Economy ANO.

    The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation carries out functions to develop state policy and improve the regulatory framework in the creative economy, and is also engaged in developing a long-term strategy for the development of this sector.

    The cooperation between the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia and the ANO “Creative Economy” will allow for a comprehensive discussion of the draft strategy – the fundamental document at the site of the “Russian Creative Week”, key issues in the field of creative economy at the federal level, and to attract the attention of entrepreneurs to the issues of developing creative industries.

    “The development of the creative economy requires a systematic approach and consideration of the positions of all participants in the process: the state, business and industry associations. The forum will create a space for uniting these views and developing joint solutions,” commented Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Tatyana Ilyushnikova.

    President of the ANO “Creative Economy” Marina Mongush emphasized: The Ministry of Economic Development has launched the process of preparing a document that will determine how this sector will develop until 2030.

    “We are actively working with colleagues, with departments, with the expert community so that the strategy takes into account not only the economic, but also the socio-cultural, value-oriented approach to the creative economy. The Russian Creative Week forum will give our joint work with the Ministry of Economic Development an additional impetus,” believes the president of the ANO Creative Economy.

    “Russian Creative Week” has become an effective tool for the development of the industry as a whole – this is acknowledged by experts, noting that the forum gives a powerful impetus to the growth of regional “experience economies”.

    “It is important for people to be part of something big, and not just stand at a machine or work in a bank branch. It is important for everyone to build their own temple and feel involved in big goals, and it is the value-oriented approach that gives this feeling and distinguishes one community of people from all the others, both in the example of a separate company and in the example of the country,” emphasized the head of the Presidential Administration for Public Projects of the Russian Federation, Sergei Novikov.

    Partners of the Festival-Forum “Russian Creative Week”:

    Official partners: Rostec State Corporation, Andrey Melnichenko Charitable Foundation.

    Business partner: Aluminum Association.

    Business program partner: Prosveshchenie Group of Companies.

    Participating regions: Moscow, the Republic of Bashkortostan, Krasnoyarsk Krai, Nizhny Novgorod, Chelyabinsk, Tula regions.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin visited the Republican Hospital in Gorno-Altaisk

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    The Prime Minister got acquainted with the new admissions department of the hospital and a presentation on the progress of the development of the healthcare system of the Altai Republic.

    Mikhail Mishustin got acquainted with the new admission department of the Republican Hospital. With the head of the Altai Republic Andrei Turchak and chief physician Anton Khazov

    July 22, 2025

    Mikhail Mishustin got acquainted with the new admission department of the Republican Hospital. With the head of the Altai Republic Andrei Turchak, the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko and the chief physician Anton Khazov

    July 22, 2025

    Mikhail Mishustin got acquainted with the new admission department of the Republican Hospital. With the head of the Altai Republic Andrei Turchak, the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko and the chief physician Anton Khazov

    July 22, 2025

    Mikhail Mishustin got acquainted with the new admission department of the Republican Hospital. With the head of the Altai Republic Andrei Turchak, the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko and the chief physician Anton Khazov

    July 22, 2025

    Mikhail Mishustin was given a presentation of the healthcare system of the Altai Republic. With the head of the Altai Republic Andrey Turchak and the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko

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    Mikhail Mishustin got acquainted with the new admission department of the Republican Hospital. With the head of the Altai Republic Andrei Turchak and chief physician Anton Khazov

    In Gorno-Altaisk, the construction of a modular emergency department for the Republican Hospital is nearing completion. This is the first modular emergency department within the new national project “Long and Active Life” out of 21 planned for commissioning in 2025. The department covers the full cycle of emergency patient admission and treatment and will be equipped with everything necessary for prompt diagnostic and emergency treatment, including in the event of a mass admission of patients.

    The new department includes a diagnostic unit (CT, X-ray, ultrasound, ECG, endoscopy, express laboratory), a resuscitation and operating unit, a unit for emergency medical care patients, and an administrative and economic unit. It is integrated with the main hospital complex through a heated passage for unimpeded patient transportation. The opening of the new admission department will relieve the main hospital buildings and improve emergency care.

    From the transcript:

    M. Mishustin: Friends, I want to thank you all. Two and a half months – and the building, they call it the emergency department, is ready. But this is practically a full-fledged hospital, a field hospital, with modern equipment, which can be converted into an operating room. And all this for reasonable funds. This project costs approximately 643 million rubles. The region invested 100 million, the rest of the funds are from the federal budget.

    But the most important thing is the people, the doctors. I am very happy to see such a team here. Andrey Anatolyevich (Turchak) attracts the best. Anton Viktorovich (Khazov) recently returned from a special military operation, he was in charge of the hospital and saved people. I want to thank him for such prompt and professional organization of this work. Everything here is at the highest level. I am sure that the professionals who came here will provide high-quality medical care, and this is very important for the republic, where more and more people are now going.

    The presidential program to support doctors and nurses, mid-level medical personnel is also very important – doctors who work in small, remote settlements, villages, as well as nurses, mid-level personnel are paid an additional 50 thousand rubles. All this also helps to attract qualified personnel.

    And it is very important – I remember, Vyacheslav Viktorovich Volodin, colleagues in the Duma are always concerned about the quality of medical personnel and education being high enough. And of course, so that people want to come here. We also need to carefully collect feedback. Andrey Anatolyevich is a professional, he knows his stuff. We need to very carefully monitor together what else can be done.

    I would like to congratulate you all and wish both those who come here and those who work here health.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev: The Zabaikalsky Krai exposition on the “Far East Street” within the framework of the EEF will link technological innovations and the cultural heritage of the region

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    The Zabaikalsky Krai pavilion at the Far East Street exhibition, which will be held in Vladivostok from September 3 to 9 as part of the tenth anniversary Eastern Economic Forum, will present cutting-edge technologies, and its design will reflect a deep connection with the natural and cultural heritage of the region. The exhibition is organized by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District.

    “Zabaikalsky Krai is actively developing and is among the leaders in terms of investment growth rates. In order to create favorable conditions for investors, the territory of advanced development “Zabaikalsky Krai” has been formed, and financial and infrastructural support measures are in place. It is equally important that the social sphere develops and urban spaces are transformed. Social infrastructure is being developed with the help of a single presidential subsidy allocated through the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East. Special tools have been introduced – “Far Eastern mortgage” and “Far Eastern hectare”. Construction of large facilities has begun according to the master plans of the cities of Chita and Krasnokamensk. But the most important thing is that wages are growing in Zabaikalsky Krai, a large number of jobs are being created. The pavilion exposition will tell visitors about this and much more,” said Deputy Prime Minister – Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Eastern Economic Forum Yuri Trutnev.

    The Zabaikalsky Krai pavilion is a synthesis of natural grandeur, cultural heritage and high technology. The architectural appearance of the stand was created using modern forms and materials. Interactive zones, spectacular media facades and art objects give the guest the opportunity to take part in an immersive journey into the world of possibilities of the region.

    “We strive to show not only the economic potential of the region, but also its cultural wealth, historical values, and natural beauty. Our pavilion will combine advanced technologies, cultural heritage, and the rich history and nature of Zabaikalsky Krai. Traditionally, we will present the works of our fellow countrymen, whose names are known throughout the world. I am confident that the Zabaikalsky Pavilion will become a source of inspiration and new ideas for all visitors, and will awaken the desire to come to our sunny region,” emphasized the Governor of Zabaikalsky Krai, Alexander Osipov.

    The entrance to the Zabaikalsky pavilion will be decorated with a monumental 9.5-meter composition “Solar Myth” by the artist and sculptor Dashi Namdakov. The avant-garde art object depicts a mighty Siberian elk made of bronze, whose antlers form a solar halo – a symbol of the cultural heritage and natural energy of the region.

    In the “Investment Projects of Zabaikalsky Krai” zone, the leading enterprises of the region will be presented using modern technologies. Visitors can expect multimedia holographic and panoramic projections, as well as interactive panels that will demonstrate the achievements of the region in industry and culture. Particular attention will be paid to the largest investors – “Udokan Copper” and Bystrinsky Mining and Processing Plant. Panoramic screens and controllers will allow users to control the virtual space, creating the effect of full immersion and emphasizing the importance of these enterprises for the economy of Zabaikalsky Krai.

    The “Achievements of the Zabaikalsky Krai in 10 Years” platform will show how the development plans of Chita and Krasnokamensk are being implemented. The main feature of the zone is an interactive wall: by touching special tags, guests will see interesting images and will have the opportunity to take bright photos for social networks.

    In the “Tourism Potential” zone, visitors will be able to find out where to go and where to stay in Zabaikalsky Krai. The region’s tourism opportunities will be presented through a projection table and an interactive “mandala”.

    A separate zone “80 Years of Victory” will be dedicated to the exploits and achievements during the Great Patriotic War, as well as the heroes and events of the special military operation. The exhibition will use augmented reality technologies, allowing you to see biographical materials about the participants of the Great Patriotic War and the SVO.

    In addition, the pavilion will house a museum area, where works of art and historical artifacts will be displayed. Special design will create an atmosphere of comfort and respect, allowing visitors to better feel the value of the cultural heritage of Transbaikalia. The exhibition will become a kind of bridge between the past and the present, demonstrating the richness of the history and art of the region.

    On the street near the pavilion, products from the Transbaikal producers “Vkusy Zabaikalya” and “Sdelano v Zabaikalye” will be presented. On the large stage of “Ulitsa Dalnego Vostok”, the municipal theater of song and dance “Zabaikalye” will present the musical performance “Song of the Family”.

    Live music performed by the orchestra of the national song and dance theater “Amar Sain” will be heard near the Zabaikalsky stand, soloists of the vocal group “Forte” and the youth dance group “Klyukva” will perform. Also, guests of the pavilion will be able to participate in making dolls in national costumes, an art master class “Drawing together” and painting a memorable souvenir.

    The 10th Eastern Economic Forum will be held on September 3–6 at the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok. During these days, the exhibition will be available to forum participants, and on September 7, 8, and 9, it will be open to everyone. The EEF is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man sentenced for the murder of Abdul-Latif Pouget

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 22 July after stabbing a man to death and leaving him to die in the middle of a side street in Islington.

    Oguzcan Dereli, 26 (08.04.98) of Alexander Road, Islington, was found guilty at the same court of the murder of 20-year-old Abdul-Latif Pouget following a two-week trial that concluded on Friday, 18 July.

    The court heard that on Friday, 18 October 2024, Abdul had turned into a side street off Clerkenwell Road and parked his moped. Less than a minute later a blue Ford Focus estate pulled up alongside Abdul’s moped.

    Dereli calmly left the vehicle, inadvertently dropping his phone on the road, before approaching Abdul and launching a vicious assault, fatally stabbing him in the thigh, causing significant blood loss. Abdul collapsed on the pavement and Dereli walked back to his vehicle before driving away and leaving him to die.

    Kawsaw Pouget, Abdul’s mother, said:

    “Our beloved Abdul-Latif Pouget — known to us simply as Abs — had just turned 20, two months before the attack. His life was taken from us too early. He was young, intelligent and full of promise.

    “Though he cannot speak for himself at this hearing, we are here to honour him and speak in his name.

    “We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the emergency services, police, the hospital staff, the public who assisted him on that night and the local community who stood with us. You have been a ray of hope and support, and there are no words that can truly express our gratitude.”

    Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who led the Met’s investigation, said:

    “My thoughts and that of my team remain with Abdul’s family, a much loved brother, friend and neighbour.

    “A young man has tragically died in a senseless and brutal way. I can only hope that this sentence can go some way in providing a sense of justice to Abdul’s family.”

    On the day of Abdul’s death, police were called by the London Ambulance Service to Back Hill, Islington, at 21:36hrs, following reports of a moped colliding with a wall.

    Officers attended and while paramedics were treating Abdul they discovered a series of stab injuries. He was rushed to an east London hospital but despite the best efforts of the medical team he died three days later.

    An investigation was launched and detectives from the Met specialist crime team began gathering evidence.

    They reviewed hours of CCTV that captured the defendant drive the Ford Focus estate down Back Hill road, then approach and assault Abdul. In the footage it is clear that he was armed with a large machete.

    Details from the CCTV footage of the vehicle used in the incident proved that the car was registered to Dereli. However, when officers went to arrest him he was not at his home address.

    On the evening of Saturday, 19 October 2024, Dereli and his partner were spotted checking into a hotel on Old Street, Shoreditch.

    On Sunday, 20 October officers approached the hotel, arresting Dereli and later charging him with murder the following day.

    During the trial, Dereli said that he had the machete with him because it had been left in his car by a friend, and that he was planning to throw it in the canal when he saw Abdul.

    However, the jury did not believe this account, and he was found guilty.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: NS&I Chair to step down

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    NS&I Chair to step down

    HM Treasury has confirmed today (23 July) that Lord Gerard Lemos CMG CBE will be stepping down from his role as Chair of the Board for National Savings and Investments (NS&I) with immediate effect.

    Lord Lemos has been a member of the House of Lords since January 2025. Prior to this, he was appointed to the NS&I Advisory Board as Chair from 1 April 2024 on a three-year term but will be stepping down with immediate effect to take up an appointment in the Whip’s Office within the House of Lords.  

    Non-Executive appointments to NS&I’s Board, including the Chair, are regulated by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The process to identify an Interim Chair will follow the Governance Code for Public Appointments and HM Treasury will seek to confirm the Interim Chair as soon as possible.

    Further information  

    NS&I is an arm’s length body of HM Treasury, responsible for raising cost-effective finance for the government through the retail savings market.  

    The role of NS&I’s Non-Executive Directors, including the Chair, is set out in the Framework Document agreed between HM Treasury and NS&I. The Chief Executive Officer remains responsible for the day-to-day operations of NS&I and ensuring that NS&I is run on the basis of the standards set out in Managing Public Money, including terms of governance, decision-making and financial management.  

    As the Minister responsible for NS&I, the Economic Secretary to the Treasury is responsible for determining the overall policy and performance framework within which NS&I operates. Further information can be found in the Framework Document.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council Targets Prolific Fly-Tipper in Major Enforcement Operation

    Source: City of Birmingham

    Published: Wednesday, 23rd July 2025

    Birmingham City Council successfully carried out a major enforcement operation to arrest a prolific fly-tipper who had been under investigation for the past six months.

    The individual was believed to be responsible for a significant number of illegal waste dumping incidents in the south of the city, causing environmental damage and blighting local communities.

    As part of the investigation, the Council seized one vehicle that had been used to transport and dump waste illegally and West Midlands Police seized three vehicles for road traffic offences. In connection with the case, one person has been arrested.

    Councillor Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: “Fly-tipping is a blight on our communities and a serious criminal offence. We will not tolerate individuals who think they can profit by dumping waste illegally and leaving the clean-up costs to taxpayers. This joint operation between the council’s waste enforcement team and WM Police sends a clear message – if you fly-tip in Birmingham, we will investigate, we will find you, and we will take action.

    “We are committed to protecting our neighbourhoods and the environment. Illegal dumping not only scars our streets and green spaces, but it also poses health risks and undermines the hard work of residents who take pride in their communities.

    “I want to thank our enforcement teams for their tireless efforts in tracking down offenders and bringing them to justice. We will continue to use every tool at our disposal — from receiving intelligence from the public to surveillance, vehicle seizures and prosecutions — to crack down on this behaviour. I am sure everyone is really pleased when we catch these criminals.”

    The Council urges residents to remain vigilant and continue reporting any suspected fly-tipping or unlicensed waste carriers. Anyone with any information on cases of fly-tipping is urged to contact www.birmingham.gov.uk/flytipping.

    The Council continues to work closely with West Midlands Police and other partners to investigate and prosecute fly-tipping offences wherever possible.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Assembly wants blue light decision reversed

    Source: Mayor of London

    Permitting Transport for London (TfL) Emergency Response Unit (ERU) vehicles to use blue lights when responding to emergencies was one of the key recommendations of the London Assembly 7/7 Review Committee’s 2006 report on the response to the tube and bus bombings. The report highlighted the ERU’s vital role in the response, and the benefits of blue lights for their rapid deployment in emergencies.1

    A recent media report revealed that the blue light capability, introduced in 2012, was revoked last year following a review.2

    Today, the London Assembly Transport Committee has urged TfL and BTP to allow ERU vehicles to continue using blue lights.

    Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee, Elly Baker AM, said:

    “TfL’s ERU has an important role in London’s emergency preparedness, and its vehicles need blue light status to support the safety and resilience of our transport network.

    “Londoners have been left in the dark about why this decision was taken and what evidence there is to support it.

    “The Committee wants this decision reversed – and urges those behind it to provide the evidence that led to them revoking a vital part of the ERU’s emergency response capability.”

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: A new strategy for GIAA

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

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    A new strategy for GIAA

    Outlining GIAA’s strategic direction for the next 4 years, with a renewed focus on quality delivery, high performing people and financially sustainability.

    GIAA strategy cover

    Having celebrated our tenth anniversary earlier this year, we are pleased to publish the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) Strategy 2025 – 2029, setting our direction for the next four years as a mature organisation ready to build on its success.

    Our new strategy brings a renewed focus on delivering consistent QUALITY; enabled by motivated and high performing PEOPLE; and supported by a FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE business model that uses agile and productive ways of working.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Response to Supreme Court judgment

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

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    Response to Supreme Court judgment

    A statement by the Serious Fraud Office on R v Hayes and R v Palombo.

    The Serious Fraud Office investigates and prosecutes the most complex fraud, bribery and corruption cases affecting the UK and the safety of our economy. 

    Today’s Supreme Court decision comes thirteen years after we first investigated the practice used by some traders and submitters at selected banks to influence key benchmark rates of interest in financial markets.

    These rates were called the London Inter-bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) and the Euro Inter-bank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) and they affected the value of hundreds of trillions of dollars’ worth of financial products around the world, including ordinary people’s pensions, mortgages and savings.

    Our investigation led to nine convictions of senior bankers for fraud offences, with two of these individuals pleading guilty and seven found guilty by juries. 

    This judgment has determined that the legal directions given to the jury at the conclusion of trial were incorrect in Hayes’ and Palombo’s trials and for that reason their convictions have today been found unsafe.

    We have considered this judgment and the full circumstances carefully and determined it would not be in the public interest for us to seek a retrial.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Samaraneftegaz has updated its pipeline fleet

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Samaraneftegaz (part of Rosneft’s oil production unit) repaired 107 km of field pipelines in the first half of 2025. Scheduled repairs ensure high industrial and environmental safety of pipeline park facilities.

    The longest section of the replaced section is on the pressure oil pipeline UPSV “Severo-Kamenskaya” – UPN “Krasnoyarskaya” – 22 km, and 8.5 km of the low-pressure gas pipeline GKS “Alakaevskaya” – Otradnensky GPP were also replaced. The equipment replacement work is being carried out within the framework of the target program for improving the reliability of pipelines, which includes the construction of new and replacement of existing pipelines, their inhibition, diagnostics and cleaning.

    Accident-free operation of industrial facilities is one of the priorities of the Rosneft-2030 strategy. Samaraneftegaz carries out comprehensive and systematic work to ensure the reliability of pipeline transport. Industrial safety expertise and in-pipe diagnostics are carried out to determine the technical condition of field pipelines. The best engineering solutions are used and methods that have proven their effectiveness are applied. In particular, a robotic television inspection complex is used to identify defects before putting a pipeline into operation.

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    JSC Samaraneftegaz, a subsidiary of NK Rosneft, carries out production activities in the Samara and Orenburg regions. Cumulative production since the beginning of development in 1936 exceeds 1.3 billion tons of oil.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and Türkiye agree big step towards multi-billion-pound export of Typhoon fighter jets

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    UK and Türkiye agree big step towards multi-billion-pound export of Typhoon fighter jets

    A multi-billion-pound export deal of Typhoon fighter jets to Türkiye – which could secure thousands of skilled UK jobs – is a significant step closer today, following the signing of an agreement that will also strengthen the UK-Türkiye partnership.

    • Defence Ministers of UK and Türkiye sign agreement in Istanbul, a major step towards the export of Typhoon fighter jets to Türkiye.

    • Agreement strengthens NATO’s collective deterrence and builds on years of defence cooperation and growing industrial ties between UK and Türkiye.

    • 20,000 UK jobs are supported by Typhoon programme, with exports set to secure thousands of UK production line jobs, delivering on the Government’s Plan for Change.  

    Defence Secretary John Healey and Defence Minister Yaşar Güler signed the Memorandum of Understanding at the International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul. Building on years of defence cooperation, they agreed that a future Typhoon exports deal would strengthen Türkiye’s advanced combat capabilities and help sustain the 20,000 UK jobs involved in the Typhoon programme here at home.

    Negotiations on the potential deal with Türkiye will now continue over the coming weeks. It would be the first export order the UK has secured for Typhoon since 2017.

    By securing thousands of jobs on UK production lines, the Government will be delivering on our Plan for Change by driving defence as an engine for economic growth.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer said:

    The UK’s production of Typhoon fighter jets is an engine for economic growth – supporting the lives and livelihoods of thousands of British people right across the UK. 

    Signing a multi-billion export deal with Türkiye will sustain and protect 20,000 UK jobs for future years to come – which is why my government is so dedicated to securing it. It will bolster our vital defence industry, deliver on our Plan for Change and keep us and our allies safer during these uncertain times.

    Defence Secretary John Healey MP said:

    Today’s agreement is a big step towards Türkiye buying UK Typhoon fighter jets. It shows this government’s determination to secure new defence deals, building on our relationships abroad to deliver for British working people.

    Equipping Türkiye with Typhoons would strengthen NATO’s collective defence, and boost both our countries’ industrial bases by securing thousands of skilled jobs across the UK for years to come.

    Last month’s Strategic Defence Review stressed the importance of exports, and now with our new defence exports office, we are developing defence’s role as an engine for economic growth as a foundation of the government’s Plan for Change.” 

    It comes as the Defence Secretary John Healey makes the drive for new defence export deals a high priority.

    The Ministry of Defence is preparing to take on responsibility for defence exports from 31st July, in a significant step of delivery for the Strategic Defence Review. The defence exports team will back British businesses on the global stage, drive potential exports and seek to enhance economic growth.

    The latest statistics show UK defence exports were valued at £14.5 billion in just a 12-month period. Following the SDR’s direction, it moves responsibility for defence exports from the Department for Business and Trade, making the MOD the lead for securing deals for military equipment with our allies.

    The Typhoon workshare agreement would see more than a third (37%) of each aircraft manufactured in the UK; the rest of each aircraft would be produced by the Eurofighter Partner Nations. Final production at BAE Systems’ Warton site would include radars from Edinburgh and engines from Bristol, helping secure thousands of UK jobs.

    Charles Woodburn, Chief Executive, BAE Systems said:

    This Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Türkiye and the UK underscores the importance of their long-standing defence co-operation through NATO and the critical role Typhoon plays in security and defence in Europe and the Middle East.

    The UK also continues to invest in its own world-class Typhoon fleet, which will remain the backbone of the UK’s air defence until at least the 2040s. The RAF’s existing Typhoons are being upgraded over the next 15 years, supporting skilled jobs across the UK.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Statement on the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Türkiye

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    Statement on the meeting of the Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Türkiye

    The Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Türkiye today reaffirmed the strength of the UK-Türkiye partnership.

    The Defence Ministers of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Türkiye welcomed the opportunity to meet at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair in Istanbul today and reaffirmed the strength of the UK-Türkiye partnership. They underscored the importance of the two countries’ longstanding defence cooperation, including collaboration through NATO and growing ties in defence industry and security. Both Ministers committed to deepening this strategic partnership in support of the Alliance’s collective deterrence.

    The two nations continue to make excellent progress on the export of Eurofighter Typhoon. Welcoming Türkiye as a Typhoon operator would build on the bonds of friendship developed over many decades between key NATO Allies and would be a significant step towards enhancing Türkiye’s advanced combat air capabilities. This will mark the start of a new chapter in the UK-Türkiye partnership, working together to strengthen capability collaboration and supporting both countries’ defence industries through the reciprocal purchase of word-leading equipment.

    The Defence Ministers have today jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This document codifies the relationship between the countries, taking them one step closer to a full agreement on Typhoon. Both Ministers welcome signature as a positive step towards bringing Türkiye into the Typhoon club and share a mutual ambition to conclude the necessary arrangements as soon as possible.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: World sprint champion sentenced after using Covid loans to help buy £1.3 million home

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    World sprint champion sentenced after using Covid loans to help buy £1.3 million home

    Athlete sentenced for Bounce Back Loan fraud

    • British Masters athlete Rick Beardsell obtained two maximum-value Bounce Back Loans for his sportswear manufacturing business and used most of the funds to help buy a £1.3 million home in a Cheshire village
    • Money spent on purchasing the five-bedroom house should have been used to benefit his Sports Creative Limited business
    • Beardsell also broke the rules of the scheme by substantially inflating his company’s turnover and securing two loans when businesses should only have received one
    • The 46-year-old has now repaid the £100,000 he fraudulently applied for in full

    A world sprint champion has been sentenced after he spent Covid loan funds to help buy a £1.3 million house.

    Rick Beardsell secured two £50,000 Bounce Back Loans for his Sports Creative Limited company in 2020 and 2021 when businesses were only allowed a single loan.

    The 46-year-old then moved the Bounce Back Loan funds into his personal bank account, using part of the money to help buy a five-bedroom property on Macclesfield Road in Prestbury, while also transferring cash to family members and making mortgage payments.

    Beardsell, who has won multiple sprint titles and holds world records representing Great Britain as a masters athlete, was sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for two years, when he appeared at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday 22 July.

    He was also ordered to complete 250 hours of unpaid work and pay costs of £11,152.

    Beardsell repaid the £100,000 in full earlier this year after his guilty plea but before sentencing.

    David Snasdell, Chief Investigator at the Insolvency Service, said:

    Rick Beardsell exploited a Covid support scheme designed for struggling businesses, fraudulently obtaining loans he was not entitled to.

    While legitimate business owners fought to stay afloat during the pandemic, Beardsell bought a £1.3 million home with the help of money that should have been supporting his company through difficult times.

    This case sends a clear message that we will not tolerate those who viewed government support schemes as an opportunity for personal enrichment during a national emergency.

    Sports Creative Limited was set up in January 2009 with Beardsell as its sole director. The company described itself on social media as “a bespoke sportswear manufacturer”.

    Beardsell applied to the bank for his first £50,000 Bounce Back Loan just before Christmas 2020.

    In the application, he claimed that Sports Creative Limited had a turnover of £485,000.

    Just two weeks later, in early January 2021, Beardsell applied to a second bank for another £50,000 Bounce Back Loan, this time stating that his company had an estimated turnover of £320,000.

    Insolvency Service analysis of Sports Creative Limited’s bank account revealed that its turnover was just over £90,000, meaning he exaggerated his company’s revenue on both occasions.

    Beardsell claimed that he had received a purchase order of $600,000 (approximately £440,000) for personal protective equipment during the pandemic which ultimately failed to materialise.

    Even if this were the case, businesses were required to provide their turnover for 2019, prior to the start of Covid.

    Investigations also found Beardsell transferred £83,900 of the £100,000 loan money to his personal bank account in three separate transactions at the start of March 2021.

    A total of £431,160 from that account was paid to solicitors for the purchase of a house on Macclesfield Road in September 2021.

    Beardsell also made fraudulent transfers of £5,000 to his wife, £10,000 to another family member, and two mortgage payments for his previous house in Manchester which put the funds beyond the reach of creditors.

    In a prepared statement, Beardsell claimed that he had sought “professional advice” that Bounce Back Loan funds could be used for “any purpose” that resulted in a direct benefit to the company. He added that he was advised that this could include investments in company assets or property.

    Beardsell also said that HMRC told him that he was eligible to receive the funds from the second loan, advice which would not have been given had he been honest about his successful application for an earlier Bounce Back Loan.

    Sports Creative Limited entered liquidation in December 2021.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over the past five years, the Russpass service has been used more than 63 million times

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    In six months totourist service Russpass was accessed about 26 million times – almost three times more than in the same period of 2024. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow. The project has been running since July 20, 2020 and was created on the initiative of the Moscow Government. Today, it has collected about 57 thousand offers for travel around Russia, over a third of which relate to the capital.

    On the platform you can find themed excursions and signature routes, buy tickets for a plane or other types of transport, as well as for major events or museums, book accommodation, and create a cultural and educational program for your trip.

    “Over the past five years, Russpass has been used more than 63 million times. Since its launch, it has combined dozens of useful services — from a convenient travel planner to personalized selections based on artificial intelligence,” noted Natalia Sergunina.

    About 22 thousand people have already received individual recommendations from the neural network on choosing hotels, museums, attractions and cultural venues.

    The project presents over one thousand ready-made routes. They are dedicated to architecture, history, literature and other areas. For those who want to create their own route, there is a special service that will create a trip scenario for each day and tell you how to book tickets.

    For entrepreneurs, there is a portal called “Russpass. Business”, where over 3.4 thousand tourism companies have already registered. For them, the platform has published a list of federal and city support measures, as well as a job exchange, a list of industry events, and a “Knowledge Base” section with materials about the capital’s hospitality industry.

    You can find travel ideas, thematic selections and interviews with industry experts in the online publication “Russpass-magazine”. It already contains about four thousand articles.

    Ruspass oversees the capital Tourism Committee together with the city Department of Information TechnologyThe service’s digital infrastructure formed the basis of the national portal “Travel.RF”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How to spend time at the dacha safely and usefully

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    Summer and dacha are inseparable concepts. In warm weather, Muscovites try to go out of town more often: some immerse themselves in caring for their garden and vegetable garden, others prefer relaxing on the beach, picnics and barbecues. On Dacha Resident Day, which is celebrated on July 23, inMoscow city economy complex reminded the basic rules of fire safety in private homes and shared recommendations for caring for plants in the heat.

    Caring for garden beds in hot weather

    All living creatures suffer from the scorching sun, including plants. Yulia Strazhnikova, an agronomist at the Izmailovsky Production Department of the State Budgetary Institution “Greening”, told us how to protect beds from the heat. According to her, in order to cool down, plants evaporate more moisture, so watering requires special attention. The main rule is not to water the beds during the day, when the sun is active and can burn the leaves. It is better to do this in the morning, before 08:00, or in the evening, after 20:00.

    “The water should not be cold. The most optimal temperature is 18-20 degrees. Otherwise, the roots in the warm soil will experience severe stress, which will negatively affect the development of plants,” the agronomist explains.

    It is useful to create artificial shade for the beds using light fabric or cardboard, securing them to a rope or wire stretched over pegs.

    In hot weather, the soil can heat up to 80 degrees, which accelerates the evaporation of moisture. To retain it, the beds can be covered with a protective layer, that is, mulched. Sawdust or straw are best suited for this – they are light, so they will not only reduce evaporation, but also reflect the sun’s rays, which means the soil will not heat up as much. You can also use agrospan or slightly dried freshly mown grass. The mulch is laid in a layer of up to five centimeters, but it should not fit tightly to the plants so as not to provoke their rotting.

    Flower beds require special attention. In sunny areas it is better to plant light-loving asters, daisies, yarrows, phloxes, petunias, marigolds, and in the shade – hostas, astilbes and heucheras.

    “In extreme heat, flowers need to be watered generously in the morning and evening. It is advisable to water the roots of the plant so that the moisture is evenly distributed throughout the root system. On sunny days, water should not fall on the leaves, shoots and inflorescences. You need to be especially careful with plants with a dense crown and pubescent leaves,” the specialist advises.

    Countryside eco-habits for the benefit of nature

    Moscow’s regional waste management operator, JSC Ecotechprom, recommends using your dacha vacation to develop eco-habits. For example, you should forget about the rule “All unnecessary things – to the dacha.” You need to sort out your closets: turn unnecessary clothes into cleaning rags or recycle them.

    Another piece of advice is to develop conscious consumption skills. Cook in moderation, and treat your neighbors with the surplus. It is suggested to turn food waste into compost by organizing a compost pit for it. This is the most environmentally friendly way to utilize organic matter.

    A useful habit is separate waste collection. It is enough to allocate a separate trash can or bag for plastic, metal, glass and paper, and then throw this waste into special containers for recyclable materials.

    Fire safety

    During the summer cottage season, the risk of fires increases due to improper use of stoves, careless handling of fire, uncontrolled grass burning and improper use of electrical equipment.

    For safety, you can use a fire extinguisher, an autonomous smoke detector and a powder fire extinguishing module that reacts to an increase in temperature and automatically sprays an extinguishing mixture.

    To avoid fire, specialists Department of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Fire Safety of the City of Moscow recommend following simple rules:

    – regularly remove garbage from the area;

    — do not leave glassware in the sun;

    – ensure that the electrical wiring is in good working order and do not forget to turn off the power to the house before leaving;

    — store flammable liquids in tightly closed metal containers (no more than 10 liters) away from sources of light and heat;

    — monitor the serviceability of gas appliances; they must be installed at a distance of at least 20 centimeters from furniture and wooden walls;

    — gas cylinders with a capacity of more than 10 liters must be kept outside in a special cabinet.

    If a fire cannot be avoided, first of all you need to call 101 or 112, provide the address, what is burning, and whether there is a threat to people.

    Before the firefighters arrive, it is necessary to evacuate people from the burning building and warn neighbors.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: An exhibition dedicated to the winners of the Moscow Masters competition opened at VDNKh

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    A new photo exhibition has opened at VDNKh near the northern rose garden. On the stands, residents and guests of the capital can see the faces of the winners of the Moscow Masters competition: the best builder, paramedic, metro train driver, pastry chef, museum worker-tour guide, veterinarian and many other specialists. The exhibition will be open to everyone until the end of the summer.

    “The city competition of professional skills “Moscow Masters” traditionally unites the best representatives of various professions, demonstrating the highest level of their competence. The photo exhibition highlights the professional achievements of each of them. Many participants in the competition represent entire labor dynasties, where love for the profession is passed down through generations,” said

    Ekaterina Dragunova, Chairman of the Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow.

    Viewers will see the craftsmen at their workplace: at a construction site or a subway station, in an ambulance, a hospital operating room, or in the driver’s cabin of an electric train.

    One of the heroines of the photo exhibition, nurse Alena Sokolova, is captured in the corridors of the city clinical hospital named after V. M. Buyanov. But this year she had the opportunity to work in different places, including one of the hospitals in Kursk, where she helped her colleagues.

    Alena Sokolova said that she made her choice of profession consciously. The work of a nurse has always been valued. According to her, standing in a surgical suit and holding instruments in her hands, she clearly understands that her profession is not just a job.

    The winner in the nomination “Civil Engineering Work Manager” this year was a woman for the first time. Yulia Fedina has been in the profession for 20 years. When choosing her professional path, she followed the example of her father, a civil engineer, and never doubted her decision, although the profession is traditionally perceived as male.

    Yulia Fedina shared that she loves her job for its creativity. She likes to build new facilities, especially social ones that children visit. Moscow is developing thanks to the efforts of many specialists, including builders. They make a professional contribution to the creation of a comfortable urban environment.

    With the help of construction industry specialists, the city is growing, and its decoration and maintenance are carried out by green workers.

    Landscaper Irina Khandak said that, walking in the parks of her beloved city, even when she was very young, she always paid attention to the natural beauty of the place, to those man-made tools that made this beauty even more expressive. This predetermined her choice of profession.

    “Moscow Masters”: the best specialists in the tourism sector were named in the capitalThe winner of the Moscow Masters competition in the Youth Work Specialist category has been announced

    “Moscow Masters” is an annual city competition for those who make the capital better every day. Rescuers and engineers, city public transport drivers, medical workers, specialists from socially oriented non-profit organizations and other representatives of in-demand specialties compete for the title of the best in their profession.

    The competition is being held for the 28th time within the framework of the social partnership system between the Moscow Government, the Moscow Federation of Trade Unions and the Moscow Confederation of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (Employers) with the support of the capital Committee on Public Relations and Youth Policy.

    Detailed information about the competition is published on the website “Moscow Masters” and in telegram channel.

    The photo exhibition was organized by the Committee for Public Relations and Youth Policy of the City of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Apartment building on Myasnitskaya Street recognized as cultural heritage site

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    The profitable estate of A.P. Nilus – Kh.D. Spiridonov – S.V. Davydova on Myasnitskaya Street was included in the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites. The list was replenished 142 architectural monuments, and now it includes 3975 historical buildings and structures. All monuments are under state protection. Their owners and tenants must ensure the preservation and maintenance of the buildings in accordance with the approved subject of protection.

    The apartment building with shops on Myasnitskaya is one of the most recognizable and striking buildings on the street thanks to its ceremonial façade in classical forms, created by the architect Semyon Eybushits. The building was erected in the 1860s on the site of the former ceremonial courtyard of the Saltykov estate after its transformation into an apartment building.

    The oldest building is hidden in the courtyard, this is building 4. At its base are the Saltykov chambers, built before the mid-18th century. In 1825, it was here that the history of the Stroganov School began. Sergei Stroganov, a generous patron of the arts, founded a large, accessible even to serfs, “School of Drawing in Relation to Arts and Crafts.” He placed an advertisement in “Moskovskie Vedomosti” and called on landowners to send talented serfs for training, and craftsmen and manufacturers to send apprentices and sons.

    In the first third of the 19th century, a third floor was added to the building. The Venice Hotel opened in the renovated building. Later, in the 1880s, it was replaced by the Royal Hotel, where Dmitry Mendeleev, the creator of the periodic table of chemical elements, stayed.

    The building was last reconstructed in 1891, when a fourth floor was added. The author of the reconstruction was the architect Karl Treiman, who also built the Gothic castle of Andrey Knop in Kolpachny Lane.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A large school will appear near the Olkhovaya metro station

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    A school for 1.2 thousand students will be built in Kommunarka. The construction project has already received a positive expert opinion, said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “A school for 1.2 thousand students will be built on a 2.6 hectare plot of land free from development. The new educational facility will appear next to the Olkhovaya metro station. It will be a building of variable height – from three to four floors. The school will be built within the framework of the Targeted Investment Program,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The educational institution will be located within the boundaries of Projected Driveways No. 7183 and 7184. It will include an elementary, middle and high school.

    “The project involves dividing the building into two blocks. The first will house classrooms for the primary school, and the second – for the primary and senior schools. Separate entrances will be organized for children of different age groups. At the same time, students in both blocks will have access to common areas: a dining room, gyms, and event halls,” clarified the Chairman of the Moscow City Committee for Pricing Policy in Construction and State Expertise of Projects

    Ivan Shcherbakov.

    The primary school block will be equipped with universal and specialized classrooms, a laboratory and research complex, and administrative premises. In addition to universal classrooms, the basic and senior schools will have specialized classrooms, as well as laboratory and research complexes, a medical block, and a food block. The school will be adapted for children with disabilities.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the completion of construction of a school inKommunarka.

    The construction of social facilities in Moscow corresponds to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Housing for the implementation of the renovation program will be built in the Donskoy district according to the KRT project

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    In the Donskoy district in the south of the capital, a site will be reorganized under the program of integrated development of territories (IDT). The corresponding draft resolution posted on the Moscow Government website. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the Moscow Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    “During the redevelopment of a 0.71-hectare site on Zagorodnoye Shosse, a residential building with an area of 24.4 thousand square meters will be built. The area of apartments in the future new building will be approximately 14.7 thousand square meters. This will provide new housing for about 500 Muscovites. There is a school, kindergarten, medical center, and shops within walking distance. The Krymskaya station of the Moscow Central Circle is also nearby,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The site is located at the address: Zagorodnoye Shosse, building 10/2.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin spoke about the five-year anniversary CRT programs in the capital.

    According to the KRT program, multifunctional city blocks are being created, where roads, comfortable housing and all the necessary infrastructure are being designed on the site of former industrial zones and inefficiently used areas. Currently, 336 integrated development projects with a total area of over 4.2 thousand hectares are at various stages of development and implementation in the capital. This work is being carried out on behalf of Sergei Sobyanin.

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the program intwice.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Robotics, yoga and zumba will be available in the capital’s parks from July 25 to 27

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    Parks under the jurisdiction of the capital Department of Culture, have prepared an extensive entertainment program from July 25 to 27. Visitors can expect master classes in painting and stained glass decor, illusion shows, concerts, excursions, and a celebration of the Russian Navy Day.

    “Hydrofly Fest”, yoga and plein air holidays in the Eastern Administrative District

    On July 25 and 26 at 11:00 in Izmailovsky Park the fourth International Festival of Extreme Water-Motor Sports Fans and the show “Hydrofly Fest” will take place. Spectators will see competitions and demonstration performances in such disciplines as hydrofly, hoverboard, freestyle aquabike and jet surf. You can see various tricks and acrobatic numbers on the Round Pond. Admission is free.

    On Saturday at 16:00 in the central part of Izmailovsky Park there will be a free excursion dedicated to its history. Participants will see a large Ferris wheel, the memorial complex “Ploshchad Muzhestva”, the Round Pond and a music pavilion. Anyone can join the walk.

    On July 26 at 4:00 p.m., young guests and their parents are invited to the estate of Father Frost for an interactive performance called “Dunno in the World of Professions.” The performance will be of interest to visitors over three years old. Admission is free.

    As part of the project “Sports Weekend” On July 26, Sokolniki Park will host a yoga class from 10:00 to 11:00, and a functional training session from 12:00 to 13:00. On July 27, a stretching session will be held from 10:00 to 11:00, and a dance training session from 12:00 to 13:00 in the gazebo in the large rose garden. Admission is free.

    On Pesochnaya Alley, on Saturday and Sunday at 20:00, a traditional fitness training session in dance zumba will be organized. A program based on Latin and world rhythms in the format of a dance party will be prepared for the participants.

    On July 26 from 11:00 to 14:00, guests of the Terletskaya Dubrava recreation area are invited to the class “Plein Air Vacation”. Children and adults will be able to create paintings in the fresh air. You must bring an easel, canvas, paints, brushes, a sketchbook, markers or pencils, as well as a chair or folding seat. The class is open to guests over nine years old.

    On Sunday, July 27, from 11:00 to 14:00, there will be a meeting of the project “Summer with Benefit”, where participants will make flower pots. Admission is free.

    Ebru, breakdance and summer concert in the Central Administrative District

    On Friday evening, July 25, a summer concert will be held in the Bauman Garden. A cover band will perform on the main stage “Rakushka” from 19:00 to 20:00. Admission is free.

    On Saturday, July 26, a soft yoga practice will be held in the Bauman Garden. The classes are suitable for participants of any level, even beginners. You must bring a mat, and it is also recommended to wear comfortable clothes. For more information, please call link.

    And from 13:00 to 20:00 the garden will celebrate “Smile Day”. Young Muscovites will be able to take part in creative master classes, demonstrate their knowledge in a quiz, watch a soap bubble show and a performance by stilt walkers. Admission is free.

    In the children’s park named after N.N. Pryamikov on Saturday from 14:00 to 16:00 they will hold a master class “Non-traditional drawing technique: ebru” from the union of artists “Echo”. Guests will create drawings with acrylic paints. Admission is free.

    On July 26 at 18:00 in Krasnaya Presnya Park, breakdance demonstrations by world champions in modern choreography will begin. Everyone will be able to take part in a dance master class. Admission is free.

    At the same time, the park will host an illusion show, and at 19:30 visitors will be invited to a concert program with the participation of representatives of the Yuri Gonchar School of Variety Art. The day will end with a musical selection “In the Rhythms of Summer”. Admission is free.

    On July 27 at 10:00, guests of the Hermitage Garden will be able to attend a tour dedicated to its history. Participants of the walk will learn about the founder of the garden and significant events that took place in this area. You can find out more about the event at link.

    Navy Day, concerts and sports in the North-West and North-Eastern Administrative Districts

    On Saturday, July 26, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Severnoye Siyaniye center in Severnoye Tushino Park will host a painting master class for children over six years old and adults. Participants will paint a seascape with yachts. Admission is free.

    On Sunday, July 27, the Russian Navy Day will be celebrated on the central square of the park. Guests will enjoy thematic classes and master classes, interactive areas and exhibitions. All events will be conducted by professional reenactors. Anyone can join in.

    On the same day, from 12:00 to 18:30, the Farvater exhibition hall of the Russian Navy History Museum will host military tactical games with miniatures. They are organized by the Voevoda club. Guests over six years of age are invited to participate.

    From 13:00 to 14:00, the Development and Creativity Club pavilion will host a master class called “Stained Glass”, where participants will create decorative items that they can take home. The class is open to guests over six years old.

    The Northern Lights center will have a game room open for young visitors from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Children will be helped to choose a board game and the rules will be explained. Admission is free, and guests over six years of age are welcome.

    A free concert by the VerU music studio and the Triada dance school will be held on the park stage from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A thematic program dedicated to the sea, navy, and courage will be prepared for visitors. Admission is free.

    A robotics master class will be held in the Mitino Landscape Park on July 27 from 15:00 to 17:00 in the book exchange pavilion on the festival square. Participants will be able to assemble and program their first robot. Admission is free, and guests over the age of seven are welcome to the class.

    On the same day, from 16:00 to 17:30, as part of the program “Military Orchestras in Parks” of the International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower”, a brass band will perform. Spectators will hear beloved works by Russian and foreign composers. Admission is free.

    On July 27 at 16:30, a training session in artistic gymnastics will be held in Lianozovsky Park. Visitors will be treated to a set of exercises suitable for all age groups. Admission is free, and the session will be of interest to guests over six years of age.

    Lecture on famous summer residents and eco-tour in ZAO

    On July 26, from 10:00 to 12:00, a lecture from the new series “Famous Summer Residents of Kuntsevo in the 19th Century” will be held in Fili Park. Admission is free, and guests over six years of age are welcome at the event.

    On July 27 from 11:00 to 13:00, everyone is invited to an eco-excursion “Summer birds of the central part of the Fili Park”. Participants will learn to recognize birds by their appearance and voices.

    The program contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project “Family” in the city of Moscow.

    Project “Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine Loses French Mirage 2000 Fighter Jet for the First Time

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

    KYIV, July 23 (Xinhua) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a video address on Wednesday that a Mirage 2000 fighter jet donated to the country by France had crashed, marking the first known loss of the type of aircraft by Ukraine.

    The Ukrainian Air Force, in turn, stated on Telegram that the plane crash occurred due to equipment failure on Tuesday evening while performing a flight mission.

    The pilot managed to eject and was found by a search and rescue team. His condition is assessed as stable. There are no casualties on the ground.

    A special commission has been created to determine the causes of the accident.

    The Mirage 2000 is a fourth-generation multirole fighter jet. It is capable of carrying long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles. Ukraine received its first batch of Mirage 2000 aircraft in February this year. –0–

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