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2021-06-17 18:13:22 In the last issue of #RegionsofRussia, dedicated to the Kemerovo region, we visited Gornaya Shoria, which is called Siberian Switzerland, learned where to go diving, and even tried to find traces of the yeti. What you will definitely find here is stunning nature and the best slopes for skiing. By the way, 90% of the athletes of our Olympic team in parallel snowboarding disciplines trained in Gornaya Shoria.

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2021-06-17 16:29:43 During the session “Innovative Therapy: Access Code” on the sidelines of SPIEF 2021, experts discussed ways to increase access to innovative drug therapy for patients. The session took place as part of the business programme of the Drug Security Forum.

Experts discussed such issues as what innovative products and technologies will drive the development of present-day and future medicine, what initiatives will be able to stimulate the development of an innovative pharma industry that is attractive to investors, what regulatory decisions may help stimulate research and development in Russia, and how can the balance between the generics and innovation industries be maintained.

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2021-06-17 11:09:29 Roscosmos and the Chinese National Space Administration presented a Roadmap for the creation of an International Lunar Research Station.

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2021-06-17 09:44:59 This Day in History: June 17

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

1911 – was born a Russian writer, journalist and editor, Viktor Nekrasov.

1950 – Chicago surgeon Richard Lawler performed the world's first human kidney transplant in 45 minutes.

1955 – the first flight of the Tu-104 passenger jet took place.

1967 – China tests first hydrogen bomb.

1970 – Edwin Herbert Land patented the Polaroid camera.

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2021-06-16 21:40:36 Russia-USA summit in Geneva. Main results.

- Arrangements:

Ambassadors of the two countries are returning to Moscow and Washington.
Russia and the US to begin consultations on cybersecurity.
At the interdepartmental level of the Russian Federation and the United States, discussions will begin on the further prolongation of START-3.

- Arctic

Biden is concerned about the militarization of the Arctic.
Putin: Russia and the United States must and can cooperate in the Arctic. The US concerns about the militarization of the Arctic have absolutely no basis, Russia is restoring destroyed infrastructure there.
Russia adheres to international standards in the development of the Arctic and intends to do so further. It is Russia's sovereign right to allow foreign ships to pass through the inland seas in the Arctic or not, but we are not abusing it.

- Vaccines:

Putin and Biden casually mentioned the topic of the possibility of mutual recognition of vaccines against coronavirus.

- Miscellanea:

Putin and Biden reaffirmed their commitment to the principle that there can be no winners in a nuclear war.

BLM Movement: Russia sympathizes with the people of the United States - but does not want this to happen on its territory, and will not allow it.

Compromises can be found on the issue of the exchange of convicts - the US State Department and the Russian Foreign Ministry will work on this issue.

Putin is confident that the United States supports those Russian organizations whose actions are aimed at containing the Russian Federation.

Putin presented Biden with the Moscow Khokhloma writing set. Biden gave Putin aviator glasses and a crystal figurine.

At the end of the summit, only one document was adopted - a joint statement by Putin and Biden on strategic stability as the basis for future arms control and risk mitigation measures.

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2021-06-16 18:50:34 #LIVE: Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press-conference following talks with Joseph Biden



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2021-06-16 17:12:43 "Healthy Life as a Path of Growth: Uniting All, Available to Each" discussion was held as part of the Healthy Life Area on the sidelines of the SPIEF. Experts discussed public policy measures that help to strengthen medical care in terms of the prevention and early diagnosis of socially significant diseases.

«The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of innovation and collaboration in healthcare. Bayer is actively helping to combat the pandemic. In Russia, we have already donated our products, money, and personal protective equipment valued at more than RUB 64 million. Globally, Bayer has signed an agreement with biotech company CureVac to jointly develop, manufacture, and deliver a vaccine against COVID-19. All these activities are fully consistent with the vision of our company: a world without disease and hunger» – said Niels Hessmann, General Director of Bayer.

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2021-06-16 15:50:42 Beauty, fashion and music - what else did the SPIEF 2021 participants talk about?

In Roscongress Club and RC Fashion & Style areas, participants discussed topics of style, capitalization of music, the role of women in high technologies and even esotericism in fashion.

One of the central events was the Public Talk of the “Russian Media Group” on «Creative and Business. Capitalizing on Music».

And also a closed meeting of the Cigar Club and an ALROSA business breakfast took place at the Roscongress Club. SPIEF participants appreciated the ALROSA Diamond Exclusive collection of stones of the rarest colors weighing three carats and more.

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2021-06-16 12:34:54 Today, on June 16, the International Child Centre "Artek" celebrates its 96th birthday!

This is a holiday for hundreds of thousands of Artek residents around the world. This is the time to reflect on the rich history and determine the future prospects of the International Child Camp.

"Artek" allows children to learn, to become bolder and more confident, to be strong and tolerant. Helps to dive into the diversity of the modern world.
Through the history of "Artek" children comprehend the history of Russia, the friendship of children from different regions and other parts of the world.

Founded in 1925, it is currently the largest child centre in the world. Over the nine decades of its legendary history, Artek welcomed about 1.5 million children and teens from more than 150 countries.

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