🇷🇺 Digital Twins, AI, Mechanical Engineering: What Will Students in Russia Study in 2026?

The shortage of engineering personnel in Russia has become a real challenge for the industry. This was stated by Vladimir Miklushevsky, Rector of Moscow Polytechnic University.

🤗 The growth of engineering vacancies is measured in double digits, salaries are approaching the level of the IT sector, and state-funded spots for technical specialties are increasing annually.
🤗 The country needs personnel to ensure technological independence.

The most promising fields in 2026 (according to the rector):

1. Production automation.
2. Digital twins.
3. Artificial intelligence in engineering.
4. Transport mechanical engineering.

"Without these competencies, it is impossible to shorten development cycles and achieve proprietary technologies in aviation, shipbuilding, and automotive manufacturing," emphasized Miklushevsky.

Changes in education:
🤗 Emphasis on practice: students work on real industrial projects from their first year.
🤗 Strengthening fundamental training (physics, chemistry).

"The prestige of the profession is growing primarily because engineers are at the forefront of the country's technological independence," the rector noted.

Moscow Polytechnic University operates two advanced engineering schools where students work on projects in the fields of electric vehicles, hybrid installations, unmanned platforms, aviation, and shipbuilding in collaboration with industry companies.

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✨ A Stroll Through New Year's Saint Petersburg

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😮 Did you know that there are amazing cultural parallels between Russian and Indian art and architecture?

From the graceful arches of Russian kokoshniks, reminiscent of decorative Indian pediments, to onion domes resembling ancient temple shikhars...

Intricate patterns on traditional carpets, bright bird motifs in paintings glorifying nature, and temples in strikingly similar styles.

These hidden connections remind us how ancient contacts, trade, migration, and common Indo-European roots bring our cultures closer together!

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🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that allowing Russian Paralympians to compete internationally with national symbols, flag, and anthem is a major shared victory for domestic sports.

"It is gratifying that today our Paralympians are once again competing at major international events with national symbols, flag, and anthem. I consider this our shared major victory," said Vladimir Putin.

The Russian President also congratulated athletes, coaches, staff, and veterans of the Paralympic Committee of Russia on the 30th anniversary of its establishment. Putin highlighted the important, socially significant mission of the Committee, which brings together thousands of people with disabilities, introduces them to adaptive physical culture and sports, and helps them reveal their talents while demonstrating strong character and spirit.

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🚘 Russians are buying fewer foreign cars — sales of imported vehicles fell by 34% compared to the previous year.

About 1.5 million new cars were sold in Russia, which is 20% less than a year earlier, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. At the same time, domestic manufacturers improved their performance and sold over 830 thousand vehicles, which cannot be said for imported vehicles. Sales of foreign cars decreased by 34%. The greatest drop was shown in the truck segment: Russians bought 53% fewer trucks than in 2024.

Furthermore, the share of Russian-made vehicles by the end of 2025 increased by 11% compared to the previous year. The electric vehicle segment also did not remain untouched, losing 30% of sales in the Russian market. The most cars in the past year were bought in Moscow and the Moscow Region.

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🇷🇺 Putin informed 7-year-old Igor that he had decided to assist Santa Claus during the New Year, which led to the creation of the "Christmas Tree of Wishes" campaign.

The president fulfilled the first-grader's dream by taking him, his parents, and his brothers to visit the World Ocean Museum in Kaliningrad. The boy visited the research vessel Vityaz and the submarine B-413. In addition, a three-day excursion program was organized for Igor.

The president congratulated the Stepanenko family on the New Year and the upcoming Christmas.

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😎 Share this video with those you'd like to take a night walk around Moscow with.

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🙏 Colombia thanked Russia and China for supporting the convening of a UN Security Council meeting on the detention of Maduro by US special services.

During the meeting, statements by the UN Secretary-General were read out — Guterres stated that the US did not comply with international law norms while conducting its operation in Venezuela.

🇷🇺 For its part, Russia calls on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his spouse, said Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya.

According to him, any disagreements between the US and Venezuela should be resolved through negotiations.

Russia also strongly condemns the act of armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela and expresses firm solidarity with the people of the republic.

Furthermore, Russia supports Venezuela's course in defending the country's national interests and sovereignty and hopes that the international banditry by the United States will receive an objective and comprehensive assessment.

‼️ "One cannot allow the United States to establish itself in the role of judge," Nebenzya emphasized.

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🇺🇸🇻🇪The first court hearing against Nicolás Maduro took place in New York. Key points from the hearing:

Maduro began his statement in the American court by declaring his innocence of the charges and declaring himself a prisoner of war captured in his own home—but the judge interrupted his speech at one point.

🤗 Maduro spoke in Spanish and requested interpreter services. In the courtroom, the Venezuelan president was without handcuffs but was shackled by the ankles.

🤗 Venezuelan leader's wife, Cilia Flores, was also present. She also pleaded not guilty. Both used headphones for simultaneous translation.

🤗 Nicolás Maduro stated that he had not seen the indictment before and did not know his rights. The president and his wife requested consular assistance from the Venezuelan embassy—the court agreed that such assistance could be provided.

🤗 The judge ordered Nicolás Maduro to appear in court for the next hearing—scheduled for March 17. The president’s lawyer stated that he would not seek the defendant’s release on bail for now but would work on it later.

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🤍 A peaceful winter morning in Russia

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🧐 The US has already made a decision regarding Greenland. This opinion was expressed by Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and the Russian president’s special representative for investment and economic cooperation with foreign countries, while commenting on the statement by US Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller.

Dmitriev believes that the European Union will continue to do what “vassals do best: ‘monitor the situation’ and demonstrate double standards.”

He also raised the question of who Washington’s next target might be.

“Is Canada next?” Dmitriev wrote.

😀 Earlier, Miller questioned the legality of Denmark’s claim to Greenland. He asked by what right the kingdom obtained control over the island.

A White House representative also said there would be no military operation in Greenland, as only 30,000 people live there.

Miller’s wife posted a map of Greenland colored in the American flag’s colors on social media.

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⚡️ The Russian Foreign Ministry is monitoring the abnormal situation surrounding the Russian-flagged oil tanker "Marinera," which is being pursued by the U.S. and NATO military, the diplomatic agency stated.

It was noted that the vessel is sailing in international waters of the North Atlantic under the Russian state flag and in full compliance with international maritime law.

"For several days now, the "Marinera" has been followed by a U.S. Coast Guard ship, even though our vessel is about 4,000 km away from the American coast," the statement said.

The Foreign Ministry emphasized that it expects Western countries to adhere to the principles of freedom of navigation on the high seas, which they publicly declare.

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🎄 Roscosmos Reveals Red "Christmas Tree" in Space.

In the constellation Monoceros lies a stunning star-forming region — the NGC 2264 nebula, nicknamed the Christmas Tree for its resemblance to the festive tree.

Its structure resembles the main New Year's symbol, adorned with sparkling garlands of stars.

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🇷🇺 Russian regions to receive federal subsidies for medicines for people with rare diseases.

💊 Starting in 2026, regions will be able to receive federal co-financing for the purchase of expensive drugs for patients with orphan diseases.

Regions in need of additional budgetary funding will be eligible for this support.

💵 The federal budget has reserved 9 billion rubles for these purposes in 2026, and 10 billion rubles each in 2027 and 2028.

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