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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev addressed the Roshydromet board meeting. The event summarized the agency's activities over the past year and outlined its goals for the current year.
"The scope of the agency's tasks is quite extensive. They are directly related to ensuring the safety and uninterrupted functioning of a wide range of economic sectors. To address these challenges, Roshydromet, with the support of the Russian government, has developed a comprehensive toolkit that includes more than 12,000 observation points, a space constellation, a fleet of expedition vessels, and 17 research institutes conducting applied and fundamental research. This covers a wide range of topics—from new forecasting methods and data processing technologies to climate studies and marine environmental research in the global ocean, the Arctic, and Antarctica," said Dmitry Patrushev.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that it is necessary to approve a long-term strategy for Roshydromet's activities this year.
Dmitry Patrushev identified the development of the monitoring network, improved quality and efficiency of information provision to consumers, and the digitalization of processes as key vectors for improving the agency's efficiency, which should be incorporated into it.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted the importance of systematically updating primary data sources. This work is already underway through the federal "Clean Air" project, which plans to establish 78 monitoring posts and refurbish 16 laboratories by 2030. The government has allocated over 2 billion rubles for this project.
The permafrost monitoring system is also continuing to develop. Over the past four years, approximately 80 observation points have been established in the Arctic zone. By 2030, there are expected to be 140. Space observations are also expanding, thanks to the expansion of the orbital constellation. Two satellites were launched last year. The total number of satellites now exceeds 20—the largest in modern history. Several more Earth observation satellites are also scheduled for launch.
Roshydromet's marine expeditionary fleet consists of 10 vessels. Nearly 40 billion rubles have been allocated for the construction of the new flagship, the Ivan Frolov. The flag-raising is scheduled for the end of 2028.
The Deputy Prime Minister specifically addressed the issue of data use, emphasizing the importance of timely and sufficient information. One of the goals is to increase the granularity of data. This will yield tangible economic benefits.
"Thanks to advanced operational methods, Roshydromet's forecast accuracy has already reached 96%. In this respect, you are among the leaders among national services," said the Deputy Prime Minister.
Regarding the importance of Roshydromet's data, Dmitry Patrushev noted that the federal service collects and processes vast amounts of information and conducts over 30 types of monitoring. The results of this work must be used as effectively as possible and made available to users online. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the need to develop user-friendly forecasting services, including those using artificial intelligence.
In closing, Dmitry Patrushev congratulated Roshydromet employees on their upcoming professional holiday and recalled that, at the direction of the President of Russia, additional funds had been allocated to increase employee salaries. In October 2025, the Government established a hydrometeorology prize named after Yevgeny Konstantinovich Fyodorov, Hero of the Soviet Union, outstanding geophysicist, and polar explorer. The first winners will be awarded in 2027.
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