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Russian robots in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The winners of Robofest-2011 (a joint programme organized by Oleg Deripaska's Volnoe Delo Foundation and Rosmolodezh) attended this years World Robotic Olympics. The Olympics were held in Abu Dhabi, on November 17 through 21. It brought together 377 teams from 35 countries. Russia was represented by 23 teams from Moscow, Ulyanovsk, Nadym, Zheleznogorsk and Chelyabinsk regions. The national team did well in the qualifying matches - almost all the teams made the top 16 in their category.

Multi-author book published

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Through the efforts of Siberia's leading scientists and a team of authors from the "Khakassia" State Natural Reserve - and with the support of the Volnoe Delo Foundation - the Ecosystem and biodiversity of the "Lake Shira" area of the "Khakassia" State Natural Reserve, edited by V.V. Nepomnyashy, is finally seeing publication.

Winners of the "Lomonosov - the pride of Russia!” crossword contest

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On December 28 the winners of the "Lomonosov - the pride of Russia!" crossword contest will be presented with awards - and the event will take place nowhere other than at Lomonosov's house in Archangelsk.

"Robotics" in Krasnodar Krai

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On December 21, Ust-Labinsk in Krasnodar Krai played host to a regional meeting entitled "Technical creativity: current state and development prospects". This meeting was organized under the "Robotics" Programme, in conjunction with the educational authorities of Krasnodar Krai and the Ust-Labinsk district.

The “Robotics” Programme talent pool

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The "Robotics" Programme has launched a new project entitled "Talent Pool". Now participants of the Programme will not only be able to study and take part in competitions, but also become part of the Programme's candidate pool and potentially receive better opportunities for future employment. The implementation of this project will help in the shaping of the careers of the boys and girls involved in the Programme.

Gathering of “Robotics” regional resource centers in Moscow

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On December 5-9, 2011 the "Robotics: engineering and technical personnel of an innovative Russia" Programme held a national education and training meeting in Moscow. The gathering was attended by representatives from over 50 centers fromn 20 regions of Russia.

Russian physicists take home the prize

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Projects of scientists from the Moscow State University Physics Department have recently won several prestigious academic exibitions and fairs. The Physics Department at Moscow State and Oleg Deripaska's Volnoe Delo Foundation have a long-standing history of cooperation - and friendship. The participation in international exhibitions became possible thanks to support from the Foundation.

Healing through art

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

In November of 2011 Ust-Labinsk saw the start of the next stage of the joint project of the St. Sergius of Radonezh Church "I Believe" Center for Orthodox Culture and the "Inva-studio" Krasnodar Regional Children and Youth Organization.

The founder’s anniversary

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

November 14th, 2011 saw the start of MSU jubilee celebrations of the 300th anniversary of M.V. Lomonosov. The series of festive events kicked off with a "Lomonosov readings" international conference, which is taking place at most departments at Moscow State.

Cossack Choir triumph in Serbia

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Kuban Cossack Choir, this season celebrating its 200th anniversary, has recently returned from Serbia, where, with the support of the Krasnodar Krai administration, Basic Element and Oleg Deripaska's Volnoe Delo Foundation, it had held a series of extremely well-receivedl concerts.

95 ways to improve life in townships and villages

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

On October 15 the Zhelezniy township in Krasnodar Krai hosted a seminar entitled "Discussions on the development of Zhelezniy, Svobodniy and Oktyabrskiy through the involvement of youth and the working-age population in entrepreneurship and small business".

"Lomonosov wagon-train" participants receive laptops donated by the Volnoe Delo Foundation

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A parade on Vasilevsky Spusk in Moscow marked the closing of the "Lomonosov wagon-train" cultural and educational project dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Mikhail Lomonosov. This event was the culmination of a ten day journey of 300 students from Arkhangelsk, Moscow, Vologda, Yaroslavl regions - and Moscow itself.

Do you speak Japanese?

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Krasnodar Krai Kaizen Center, created with the support and financial backing of Oleg Deripaska's Volnoe Delo Foundation, has announced the winners of the Japanese language programme grant. On September 14 the five grant recipients attended an award ceremony at the center - and their very first lesson on Japan.

Deripaska inks first transaction in Israel: soy processing agreement

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Basic Element, the corporation owned by Oleg Deripaska entered a technology and consulting agreement with soy processing company Hayes. In an interview with Calcalist, the general manager of the oligarch's agricultural division talks about Russian interest in agricultural developments in Israel.

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