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Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators (VOIR), Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, and Chairman of the Central Council of VOIR, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education Vladimir Kononov congratulated the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators on its 94th anniversary.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted the society's contribution to the development of Russian invention and its assistance in the implementation of new technologies and developments.
"President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasized that VOIR played a significant role in strengthening domestic industry, infrastructure, and the social sphere. Under the society's auspices, more than 2 million inventions and advanced technical developments were created and implemented into production. Today, in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, VOIR unites over 100,000 like-minded individuals from 82 regions of Russia. I wish the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators continued to support talented individuals, make new discoveries, and work successfully for the benefit of Russian science and industry," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.
From 2023 to 2025, VOIR held more than 1,500 forums, exhibitions, and conferences across the country.
One of the society's significant events is the "Science and Inventions for Life" festival. It aims to discover promising developments by Russian scientists and promote invention in Russia. The festival takes place in the country's largest cities. Over the past three years, 750,000 people have participated in its events. Over 1,500 innovative developments have been showcased at the festival's exhibition venues.
Another key event in the field of scientific achievement is the All-Russian "Inventor of the Year" competition, held jointly by VOIR and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The competition aims to discover and promote talented innovators, provide them with opportunities to advance their research, and foster a culture of innovation in the country. Over the past three years, more than 2,500 people have participated in the competition, including employees of enterprises, representatives of scientific institutions, and schoolchildren. The overall economic impact of the inventions and proposals from the 2025 competition participants, according to preliminary estimates, is over 1.6 billion rubles.
Vladimir Kononov, Chairman of the Central Council of VOIR and Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, emphasized the strategic importance of developing the inventive movement and the continuity of the organization's traditions: "Today, our society is making a significant contribution to achieving scientific and technological leadership—a priority national goal set by Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. We highly appreciate the head of state's support for our key initiative—the creation of the public-state organization VOIR. The implementation of this project will consolidate the efforts of the state and society in the field of invention, build a systematic effort to engage children, youth, and adults in technical creativity, and more actively promote the development and implementation of new domestic technologies. Throughout its illustrious history, VOIR has deservedly become the bridge that connects the bold ideas of generations of talented innovators with their practical implementation. Happy holiday, colleagues!"
The All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators is a public organization whose activities are aimed at developing the potential of Russian invention, assisting in the implementation of new technologies and developments, protecting the interests and rights of inventors and innovators in Russia and abroad, and promoting inventive activity. The organization has been active since January 20, 1932.
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