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<title><![CDATA["The winners of the Imeruli wine competition were awarded"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The winning winemakers were awarded by Zviad Shalamberidze, the State Representative of Imereti, Keti Jurkhadze, the head of the Imeretian Wine Association, and Mari Devidze, the head of DMO Imereti.  32 wine companies and 120 wines participated in the competition. Great gold medals were awarded to 7 winemakers, 9 winemakers received gold medals, and 17 were awarded silver medals.  "We have made it a tradition and for the second year we are holding the Imereti wine competition in Imereti. I think this year it turned out very well and we achieved the fact that we had an international jury, quite authoritative sommeliers. Wine experts from America, Great Britain, Holland and Ukraine came especially for the competition.  Among the winners are such rare breeds that were forgotten, and we, of course, along with the popular breeds that are most common in Imereti and Georgia, we will promote such breeds as well.  We have many benefits for the winning winemakers, including presenting their products at exhibitions abroad, bringing their wines into the airport "Duty-Free" and additionally involving in other projects" - Zviad Shalamberidze.  The winning winemakers were identified by international wine experts.  In order to promote the development of wine tourism and raise awareness of Imeri wine, the competition is being held by DMO Imereti and Imeri Wine Association for the second year. The main idea is for Imereti, as a wine-producing region, to have a mark on the world map of wine, which has its own wine-making technology and wines with a different bouquet."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:45:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["10 socially needy families were given a house in Terjola municipality"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["Imereti State Representative Zviad Shalamberidze and Terjola Municipality Mayor Manuchar Robakidze gave the keys to the houses and congratulated the new residents.  "Ten families in Terjola celebrated their new arrivals today and they were given fully furnished houses. In total, we were able to provide housing for 29 families within the framework of this project in Terjola. It is worth noting that other municipalities also joined this project, and this year, by the decision of Tskaltubo and Tkibuli self-governments, houses were given to those families who needed it the most. Next year, we will expand this project even more and other municipalities of Imereti will join" - Zviad Shalamberidze.  The program envisages the construction and/or purchase of small individual houses for the socially vulnerable population, whose dwellings are subject to dismantling due to the scale of the damage.  The relevant commission studied the issue of providing living space for people with difficult living conditions and made a decision as a result of a detailed discussion.  The "house damage program" has been implemented in the municipality for the fifth year, within the framework of which, in total, 29 families have been provided with housing.  In the social direction, in order to strengthen families, the mentioned program will be implemented next year as well."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Nov 2023 17:41:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["In Zestafoni, the company ''Sakcable'' has opened a redesigned production space and a new showroom"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["In Zestafoni, "Sakcable" company, with the support of the "Made in Georgia" state program, opened a retooled production space and a new showroom.  The event was attended by First Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Romeo Mikautadze, State Representative in Imereti Region Zviad Shalamberidze, Mayor of Zestafoni Vasil Gvelesiani, as well as partners of public, banking, electrical industry companies and other private sector representatives.  "Local production is the most important direction for the development of our country. The state is ready and will always help enterprises that are motivated to expand and make their production even more interesting. An example of this is "Sakkabeli", how business should cooperate with the state, and therefore the formula for success is there. The mentioned company develops every year and their products are also exported. With the business promotion component, the state program "Produce in Georgia" significantly contributes to the development of local production, which positively affects the economic growth of the region, as well as the employment of local people" - Zviad Shalamberidze.  "Sakcable" benefited from the loan interest subsidy with the support of the "Make in Georgia" business universal program. The company updated the machinery in the enterprise and started producing solar cables, which are in demand in the world market. The enterprise received the European certificate of quality, which means that the products produced by "Sakkabel" meet all appropriate standards. As a result of the investment, 35 new jobs were created in the company.  After the end of the conference promoting the development of business relations, "Sakcable" was presented with certificates confirming the status of an authorized economic operator from the Revenue Service. The mentioned status gives the company new simplified customs possibilities."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:37:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["The 90th anniversary of the Zestafoni Ferroalloy Plant and the Metallurgist's Day will be solemnly celebrated"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The event started from the square of Giorgi Nikoladze, the most important person for all Faroese and Georgian metallurgy. Imereti Governor Zviad Shalamberidze, heads of Georgian Manganese, members of the local government, representatives of the diocese and factory employees paid their respects and decorated the monument of the founder of Georgian metallurgy with flowers.  As part of the event dedicated to the anniversary, a new square was opened on the territory of the factory, where the presentation of the book "History of manganese mining and production of ferroalloys in Georgia" co-authored by the director of the ferroalloys factory, Gocha Kurdadze and Jumber Khantadze, was held.  In the first workshop, in the historical place where the first Georgian ferroalloy was smelted on October 30, 1933, the successful metallurgists were awarded certificates and medals for their special contribution to the development of the plant."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:34:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["The Prime Minister of Georgia opened a 27 km long section of the new main road of Rikoti"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Gharibashvili, opened a 27 km long section of the new main road of Rikoti.  Khevi-Shorapani 4-lane, 27 km section includes 65 bridges and 38 tunnels.  The event was attended by Zviad Shalamberidze, the State Representative of Imereti, representatives of the executive and legislative authorities, as well as the diplomatic corps and the business sector. The new section will reduce the travel distance on Rikoti by 8 km, and travel time by 25 minutes. It will connect sections of the high-speed highway already built in eastern and western Georgia.  "Welcome, dear friends, I greet the esteemed ambassadors, members of the parliament and government, business representatives. First of all, I want to tell you that I am very glad and happy to participate in the opening ceremony of such an important and large-scale project. We all know very well how important the construction of highways and roads is for the development of our country, especially the construction of the East-West highway. As of today, 261 km of highways are open, of which 193 km of highways were built and opened during our government. The most difficult, challenging section was the Rikoti section, which was considered - and still is - one of the most difficult and challenging sections, but you look at the construction of a 4-lane expressway and, of course, the process continues. Today we inaugurated a new 27 km, 4-lane highway that includes 65 bridges and 38 tunnels. I would also like to mention that, of course, the opening of this new road will make it easier for our citizens to move. Rikoti highway will be 52 km in total, 97 bridges and 51 tunnels are under construction. As of today, 48 tunnels have already been cut and 83 bridges have been built. These are grandiose works, the largest project. It can be safely said that in terms of such a scale, complexity, solution, such a similar project has not been implemented in the reality of our country" - said the Prime Minister.  "Today, the most important part of the section of Rikoti was opened. 60% of the cargo turnover of the entire country takes place on this road, and it actually creates new opportunities for our country and especially for Imereti. The new road allows for an increase in freight traffic, and the movement of passengers will be much safer than before on the Ricoti section. It can be said that Imereti region and Kutaisi will be even closer to Tbilisi and for our fellow citizens and tourists going to Western Georgia or Kutaisi international airport, it will be more comfortable to travel," Zviad Shalamberidze told the media.  In total, 52 km of roads, 97 bridges and 51 tunnels are being built within the framework of the construction of the Rikoti highway. To date, 48 tunnels have already been cut, and 83 bridges have already been built. Construction works are continuing intensively and the project will be completed in 2024.  The new 27-km, 4-lane section of the Ricoti main road starts at Khevi village of Kharagauli municipality and ends at Shorapani township of Zestafoni municipality. The new road takes into account all modern road safety standards, including an external lighting system.  The construction of the Ricoti pass section is divided into 4 sections: Chumateleti-Khevi, Khevi-Ubisa, Ubisa-Shorapani and Shorapani-Argveta sections.  Within the framework of the project, special spaces, the so-called Shopping areas, where the population will be able to sell their products under the conditions of proper infrastructure and road safety. More than 10,000 people were employed in the construction of the Rikoti highway, of which more than 70% are Georgian citizens.  The construction is being carried out with the support of international financial institutions - European Investment Bank (EIB), World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB).  The total cost of construction works is up to 2.6 billion GEL, and the completion of the project is planned in 2024."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 17:27:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["The rehabilitation works of the Gomi-Sachkhere-Chiathura-Zestafoni highway are at the stage of completion"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The rehabilitation works of the 21.7 km section (km 84-km 107) of the Gomi-Sachkhere-Chiathura-Zestafoni highway of internal national importance are at the stage of completion. In addition, the rehabilitation works of the collapsed areas in 16 different sections continue.  The rehabilitated section starts in Chiatura municipality and ends in Zestafoni municipality. In addition to the fact that the renovated road connects Chiatura and Zestafoni, this road is also the direction connecting 3 municipalities and the villages surrounding the road with the regional center.  The road surface was significantly damaged on the Chiatura-Zestafoni section. There were many landslides, which made it difficult for vehicles to move.  Within the framework of the project, the carriageway of the road was completely renovated, a new drainage system, road retaining walls, connections to local roads and entrances to residents' yards were arranged. In order to improve road traffic safety, new road signs, road signs were arranged and the horizontal marking of the roadway was completed.  The projects were financed from the state budget. The cost of rehabilitation works amounted to 19.7 million GEL. The value of the rehabilitation works of the collapsed areas is 30.3 million GEL."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:25:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["ქუთაისის საერთაშორისო უნივერსიტეტმა ინოვაციების რიგით მეორე ბიზნეს ფორუმს უმასპინძლა"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The participants of the forum will talk about the role of universities in the development of the innovation ecosystem, what directions higher education institutions should strengthen with the support of partners, and how important the existence of a sustainable ecosystem is for the country's economic growth.  Zviad Shalamberidze, State Representative of Imereti, addressed the participants of the forum working in the university field of different countries along with other speakers.  "It is nice that Kutaisi International University is once again hosting the second innovation business forum. The international forum is on a topic that is truly a challenge for the modern world in the educational space.  Today, KIU is clearly associated with innovation, modern technology and high standards of education for everyone.  Our region, like the whole country, is facing many challenges and among them is unemployment, one of the important factors to solve which is to provide students with an education that will meet the requirements of the labor market.  It is welcome that KIU, with its activities, is trying to contribute to the development of our country in this direction and connect the educational and entrepreneurial sectors, which will definitely affect the development of the region and Kutaisi" - noted Zviad Shalamberidze.  The theme of this year's forum is "Digital transformation: a new vision of education for the future". During two days, participants from different countries of the world will hold presentations, panel discussions, and workshops together with their Georgian colleagues.  The second innovation business forum brings together representatives of the government, business, universities, international organizations, diplomatic missions, ambassadors, guests from the USA, Germany and other European countries.  The KIU Innovate Business Forum is being implemented this year in partnership with TUM International, within the framework of the KIU Innovation Landmark Initiative. Its purpose is to introduce and develop entrepreneurship and innovation in the university. With its content, the forum once again reveals the challenges and needs that business and industry face today in terms of innovation."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:19:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["The rehabilitation of Kutaisi-Baghdati connecting road (Mukhnari forest area) has been completed"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The Kutaisi (Saghoria)-Baghdati-Abastumani-Benara highway of domestic importance begins with the rehabilitated 5 km section, which connects the city of Kutaisi with Baghdati and Van.  The mentioned section goes to the Kutaisi International University. Therefore, the rehabilitation of this section was important both for the local population and for the visitors and tourists of the region.  Within the framework of the project, the road section was rehabilitated, an asphalt-concrete surface was laid, artificial structures, drainage wells, fences and metal railings, sidewalls, concrete curbs, sidewalks, bicycle path, connections and entrances to the residents' yard, car pavilion, bus parking area and Road signs. The carriageway of the road was marked and limited.  An external lighting system was also arranged on the rehabilitated section.  The project was financed from the state budget and its contractual value was 8.6 million GEL. #infrastructure2023 #Imereti"]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:17:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["On the initiative of the Culture Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, a panel discussion was held in Kutaisi regarding the reform of artistic education."]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["On the initiative of the Culture Committee of the Parliament of Georgia, a panel discussion was held in Kutaisi regarding the reform of artistic education.  State Representative of Imereti Zviad Shalamberidze, cultural experts and teachers of all twelve municipalities of the region participated in the panel discussion.  The initiative of the committee will concern the preparation of the reform of artistic education.  The chairman of the committee, Eliso Bolkvadze, spoke about the challenges in art education and focused on the issue of determining the status of an art educational institution. According to Eliso Bolkvadze, the reform of artistic education is being prepared at the initiative of the culture committee, and its implementation is planned throughout Georgia from next year.  "Very soon, we will start the reform of artistic education, which the Committee of Culture is preparing together with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth. We will start committee hearings soon. This will be an important milestone. Society has great interest and expectations for the reform. Today's meeting was very interactive, many participants asked us interesting questions. They shared both their heartaches and their hopes. I think the reform will bring great good to both people and the field and will be a great motivation for the youth" said Eliso Bolkvadze.  According to Zviad Shalamberidze, the state representative of Imereti, the reform of artistic education is very important not only for Imereti, but also for Georgia as a whole, because the representatives of this field have been waiting for it for a long time.  "It is welcome that the Culture Committee and the Ministry of Culture have started working on this issue. It is as a result of such meetings that we will get such a reform and such legislative changes, which will be adapted to the people who work in this field", said Zviad Shalamberidze.  In connection with the reform of artistic education, the thematic meetings at the initiative of the culture committee were completed in Samegrelo and Imereti."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:13:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["International photo festival ''Ilo'' was opened in Kutaisi"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The opening ceremony was attended by Zviad Shalamberidze, Deputy Governor of Imereti, the mayor of Kutaisi and other invited guests.  The photo festival started with the honoring of the photographer Ilo Khakhiashvili's monument, and the competition photos are presented in the exhibition space of "TBC Bank".  This year, photographers and photo enthusiasts from 7 countries (Georgia, France, Netherlands, Ukraine, Belgium, the United States of America, Israel) are participating in the festival. Within the framework of the festival, master classes and photo sessions will be held, and tours will be organized for the participants to get to know Kutaisi and Imereti.  International photo festival "Ilo" will close on October 15. At the closing ceremony, the main and special prizes of the festival will be awarded to the winners selected by the professional jury."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:09:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["A new kindergarten was built in the city of Terjola"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["First Deputy State Representative of Imereti Levan Sanikidze, Deputy Besik Gofodze and Mayor of Terjola Municipality, Manuchar Robakidze inspected the preschool, congratulated the students and teachers on the start of the educational process and wished them a successful year.  Within the framework of the project, a two-story modern kindergarten was built, which is adapted for people with disabilities. Central heating was installed and equipped with modern equipment, in addition to the internal infrastructure, the kindergarten yard was improved.  The mentioned project was implemented within the framework of the integrated development fund of the pilot regions, the value of which is 2,243,845 GEL."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 09:30:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["New houses were built for two socially vulnerable families in Tskaltubo"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["Within the framework of the support program for homeless families in Imereti, the provision of housing for socially vulnerable families continues.  After Kutaisi and Terjola, the construction of new residential houses for two socially vulnerable families was completed in Tskaltubo municipality.  From today, the Chitiashvili and Shengelia families will live in a comfortable environment.  First Deputy State Representative of Imereti Levan Sanikidze and Mayor of Tskaltubo Municipality Gennadi Balanchivadze congratulated the families on their new arrivals.  "A number of programs are implemented to support socially vulnerable families throughout the region. Under the auspices of one of the programs, we built new houses for socially vulnerable families living in Tskaltubo. These people were in dire need of housing and from today they will live in a comfortable environment.  Building houses for socially vulnerable homeless families is a good initiative that has been implemented in various municipalities in recent years. The process will continue and such families will gradually be satisfied with housing" - Levan Sanikidze.  According to the decision of the local government, money was allocated from the local budget for the construction of new houses within the framework of the social program for assistance and support of homeless families registered on the territory of the municipality.  Socially vulnerable, Sardion Shengelia lived with her five children in a dilapidated house in unbearable conditions for years, while the members of the Chitiashvili family took shelter in an old wooden plank. Tskaltubo local self-government plans to build 10 houses in the framework of the social program next year."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:16:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["It has been 30 years since the fall of Sokhumi"]]></title>
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On this day in Kutaisi, the First Deputy State Representative of Imereti Levan Sanikidze and representatives of the local government laid a wreath at the Memorial of the fallen heroes. Together with the citizens, they honored the memory of those who died for the unity of the country.  The clergy paid for the memorial service for the heroes who died for the unity of Georgia.  "The fall of Sokhumi is one of the most painful and difficult days in the recent history of our country. 30 years ago, our friends, relatives and family members sacrificed themselves for the unity of Georgia. I thank them for their loyalty to the motherland and once again offer my sincere condolences to the family members of the war victims.  There is no alternative to peace, and our government is determined to unite the country in a peaceful way" - Levan Sanikidze.  The military confrontation in Abkhazia started on August 14, 1992. The war lasted 13 months and 13 days and ended on September 27, 1993, with the fall of Sukhumi and the defeat of the Georgian Armed Forces.  According to the unconfirmed data of the Georgian side, during the military conflict in Abkhazia in 1992-1993, more than 10 thousand soldiers and civilians were killed on the Georgian side. 300 thousand Georgians displaced from Abkhazia remained homeless.
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:12:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["''Suliko 2023'' Georgian lyrical song festival was opened"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["The jubilee week of "Zestafonkalakoba" was opened with the festival of Georgian lyrical song "Suliko 2023".  The opening ceremony was attended by Zviad Shalamberidze, the State Representative of Imereti, Vasil Gvelesiani, the Mayor of Zestafoni, and other invited guests.  The musical artists presented a concert program at the renovated theater of Tskhratskaro. Individual and choir performers were evaluated by a special jury (Matsatso Sebiskveradze, Nutsa Janelidze, Roma Rtskhiladze). The grand prize was awarded to the Zestafoni ensemble "Bermukha", and the first place to the Terjola ensemble "Yame". Winners in various nominations were awarded with symbolic gifts. Musical performers from Imereti municipalities participated in the Georgian lyrical song festival.  The festival "Suliko" has been held since the 80s. In the same period, to host the festival, an open theater was organized in Tskhratskaro.  The song "Suliko" has a special place in the history of Georgian culture and art, the birthplace of which is one of the villages of Zestafoni. This immortal melody is loved not only in Georgia, but all over the world."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:06:00 +0400</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA["Zviad Shalamberidze met with the leadership of Guiyang Medical University in China"]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA["Imereti State Representative Zviad Shalamberidze held a meeting with the leadership of Guiyang Medical University within the framework of his official visit to China. At the meeting, the parties discussed the perspective of mutual cooperation between higher educational institutions and the implementation of joint projects in the future.  After the meeting, the delegation visited university campuses and research centers.  Guiyang Medical University (GMU) owns 18 study units, 13 schools and 5 departments where students receive continuous education in various fields of medicine.  With constantly improving teaching and research competence, GMU is one of the best universities in China. This higher education institution cooperates with famous universities of USA, Sweden, Japan and other 9 countries."]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:35:00 +0400</pubDate>
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