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Eye on China in the Arabian Sea, India considers third Navy base in Lakshadweep
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Creatine slightly increased lean mass even without training
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Technologies and the Urbanism of the Future: TechnoScience Educational Forum Takes Place at the Lomonosov Cluster
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Russia and Ghana Expand Educational Partnership in the Volta Region
2026/10/07, 23:58
2 years after PM’s Lakshadweep visit, tourism grows, Navy boosts presence
2026/10/04, 17:08
September oil surge: How India kept crude flowing despite the energy crisis
2026/10/04, 16:12
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Factors Behind the Resilience of Russia’s Economy
Russia’s national economy is facing significant challenges, but it is unlikely to be threatened by a crisis or default. Despite the protracted nature of the special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine, Russia is now in its fourth consecutive year of economic growth at a pace many developed countries can only dream of. Against the backdrop of all the sanctions and a chorus of economists from research centers and institutes predicting the imminent demise of the world’s largest country, the Russian economy continues to function, albeit at a relatively slower pace.
WTO warns of fragmentation in global trade and its cost
In its annual report, the World Trade Organization stated that the global trading system is experiencing its most serious crisis in the past 80 years and is moving toward fragmentation. According to WTO experts, abandoning multilateral cooperation could cost the global economy 5–10% of real global GDP by 2050.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. Corporate Sector
In the U.S. corporate sector, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used at scale in 2026 and 2025; however, its real impact on business metrics is distributed extremely unevenly.
A New “Egyptian Theory” in Economics: Are Four Factors Enough for Production?
From land, labor, and capital to digital platforms: the idea of an Egyptian economist offers a new way of looking at how factors of production are combined and how resources are transformed into real economic activity
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uman Psychology
How to Understand and Accept Yourself
“Who am I?” is by no means a meaningless question. We need the answer to find inner stability and confidence. Not understanding or accepting ourselves can lead to serious inner conflicts—relentless self-criticism that undermines self-esteem, anxiety and confusion, doubt and guilt. So how can we build a harmonious sense of who we are and a belief in our own worth?
Mstyora: a Pearl of the Vladimir Region Worth Seeing
Mstyora is an old settlement in the Vladimir Region, one of the centers of Russian lacquer miniature painting, icon painting, embroidery, and traditional folk arts and crafts.
First Aid for Anxiety and Apathy — How to Regain Control
When intense anxiety, apathy, or low mood hits, it’s pointless to force yourself to “think positively” or make grand plans to overhaul your life. In that moment your nervous system is overloaded, which means that first and foremost you need to give yourself “first aid” — return from anxious thoughts to the present, take care of your physical well-being, release tension, and seek support.
Invisible Business Losses: Why Internal Conflicts and Executive Burnout Eat Into Profits
“When a strategy fails, we often look for causes outside—at the market, customers, or competitors. But the real losses happen inside the company: between departments, in a leader’s silence, in the team’s fatigue. Let’s break down how to notice these ‘quiet’ threats in time and turn them into business growth points.”
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“Voice of the Heart” to Be Heard Again: Mark Bernes to Be Honored on the Big Stage
On September 14, the Svetlanov Hall of the Moscow International House of Music will host the musical-and-art evening “I Love You, Life,” dedicated to the 115th anniversary of Mark Bernes.
The First All-Russian Musical Festival of Soviet Song "Voices of the Heirs"
On August 1, 2026, at the VDNH Green Theater, with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, the First All-Russian Musical Festival of Soviet Song "Voices of the Heirs" kicked off. The festival officially opened with a "Songs of the War Years" concert performed by the legendary A. V. Alexandrov Academic Song and Dance Ensemble of the Russian Army. Nearly two hundred artists of the ensemble, founded almost a century ago, took the stage of the Green Theater: soloists of the choir, which is considered one of the benchmark male choirs in the world, an orchestra with a unique lineup where Russian folk instruments sit alongside brass, and a dance group renowned across all continents.
On June 25, the 15th International Ballet Competition opened in Moscow on the Historic Stage of the Bolshoi Theatre.
The International Ballet Competition in Moscow is known unofficially as the “Olympic Games of the Ballet World” — such is the name given to the world’s oldest ballet competition.
The exhibition “Fragile Art” is being held at the Tretyakov Gallery in Lavrushinsky Lane
“Fragile Art. Pastels from the Graphic Arts Collection of the 18th — Early 20th Century” is the title given to this unique exhibition. Around 150 works from the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery are on display, including masterpieces by Mikhail Vrubel, Valentin Serov, Ilya Repin, Natalia Goncharova, and Nicholas Roerich. Visitors enter a suite of dimly lit halls with the most carefully regulated climate in the gallery — conditions required for works created in this beautiful yet vulnerable technique.
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Students from Ghana under a targeted training program study Russian language and culture before departing for NSTU
Recently in Accra, at the partner Russian House of the Center for Public Diplomacy, an intensive course was launched to help Ghanaian students of the targeted enrollment program adapt to life in Russia before they soon leave to study at Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU).
The challenge of the century. India's prosperity faces a serious threat. Details
An 8% decline in the number of students in India's primary schools over the past two years could lead to serious consequences.
Russian Universities Produce Highly Skilled Specialists in All Fields of Education
Education in Russia is a complex and multi-tiered system that covers all stages of learning. It is regulated by the state and governed by federal laws and standards.
MSU, FinUniversity, Bauman University, MIFI: Top Universities in Russia
As of January 1, 2025, Russia has 1,115 higher education institutions, with Lomonosov Moscow State University taking first place in the ranking of the best universities in Russia in 2024. But which other institutions train highly qualified specialists?
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