On December 25, 2024, the Federal State Budgetary Institution "NMITP" of the Ministry of Health of Russia will convene for its quarterly videoconference meeting at 10:00 AM (MSK). This significant meeting will gather professors and educators from therapeutic departments across various Russian educational institutions, focusing on the results and future prospects of training physicians.
The meeting's agenda will highlight the achievements within the field of medical education, particularly emphasizing the development of general practice, therapeutic doctors, and family physicians. A notable moment will include the formal recognition of winners from the IV All-Russian Competition of Educational Ideas, including Balanyan D.B. from Belgorod and Laureates Grigorycheva E.A., Koroleva L.Yu., Ostanok V.L., our esteemed faculty member collective from Vladivostok, among others.
Registration for the online broadcast of this event is open, inviting leaders and educators from various medical institutions, practitioners, and general practitioners to join the discussion.
Meanwhile, December 25 holds another dimension as it also marks the Day of Spyridon the Sunturner, according to the folk calendar, symbolizing the sun's transition toward summer. Interestingly, traditions surrounding this day come with numerous superstitions—certain prohibitions are believed to protect individuals from misfortune throughout the year. Among these customs are avoiding dark spaces, refraining from conflicts, wearing clean clothes, and not embarking on journeys.
Notably, weather-related signs linked to this tradition include observations of birds nesting, indicating impending frosts or expectations for the upcoming harvest season based on the day’s conditions.
On the sporting front, three significant basketball matches are on the schedule for December 25, providing fans with ample excitement as teams finalize their standings for the year. Notably, at 19:00 (MSK), Avtodor will take on CSKA Moscow at the Crystal Sports Palace in Saratov. Avtodor recently celebrated some victories, aiming to carry their momentum and improve their standing against the reigning champions, CSKA. Chairing the challenge, Avtodor's coach, Milenko Bogicevic, shares, "CSKA is the reigning VTB League champion and likely the best team at the moment, but our last clash with them showed we can hold our ground. We are prepared to greet them with fierce competition on our home court."
Meanwhile, UNICS Kazan will face PARMA, aiming to capitalize on their current five-game winning streak. Their coach, Velimir Perasovich, notes, "We must match up physically and defensively as we meet teams on their upswing. Staying focused on our intensity should help maintain our winning form.").
Lastly, reflecting economic developments, the Central Bank of Russia's latest exchange rates place the dollar at 99.8729 rubles and the euro at 104.2310 rubles as of December 25, showing significant improvements from previous days. Leading analyst Bogdan Zvarich states, "The recent strengthening of the ruble is primarily influenced by the ending of currency trades with unfriendly nations. Our policies are adjusting to reliance on internal records and off-exchange trading data, impacting market activities significantly, particularly with the yuan remaining active."
The intricacies of these discussions encapsulated within today's notable celebrations and events offer readers various perspectives on life and local culture this December 25. From the professional discussions enhancing medical training to traditional customs and vibrant sporting action, the diverse activities highlight the day's importance well beyond mere numbers or scores.
