Multi-way valve for controlling a flow of a fluid

A multi-way valve for controlling a flow of a fluid, the multi-way valve comprising:

• a valve housing formed with a housing space having a central axis;
• said valve housing being formed with at least three separate connection openings which are oriented relative to at least one of the central axis or a central region of said housing space;
• a rotary slide valve configured for insertion into said housing space and for rotation about the central axis;
• said rotary slide valve having a sliding member and at least one sealing face, with said sealing face being formed of a material that is softer than a material of said sliding member;
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• said rotary slide valve being configured to set at least one given state in which at least two of said connection openings are connected in communication while at least one of said connection openings is closed relative to said connection openings that are connected in communication, and a different state that is different from the at least one given state.