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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the plenary session "Global Fish Consumption: Growth Drivers, Production Opportunities" at the VIII International Fisheries Forum. The Deputy Prime Minister discussed the industry's development and outlined the challenges it faces in the near future.

"The domestic fisheries industry continues its steady development. Our fishermen harvest approximately 5 million tons of aquatic bioresources annually. Thus, Russia maintains its position among the top five fishing nations. According to forecasts, production volumes in 2025 will be comparable to last year's. Thanks to our extensive marine area, abundant reserves, and advanced scientific base, we have enormous potential for further expansion of aquatic bioresource harvesting. I expect the catch to grow to 6 million tons in the coming years," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that, to increase these figures, new fishing vessels are being built under the investment quota program. Forty-eight vessels have already been delivered under this mechanism, with at least 70 more expected to be built. As a result of the entire program, production capacity in our key basins will be modernized by 80%.

Dmitry Patrushev added that aquaculture production is expected to reach 400,000 tons by the end of this year. This sector has doubled its output over the past 10 years. To stimulate the industry's development, the government is providing state support measures aimed primarily at gradual import substitution. These measures should increase self-sufficiency in fish seed in aquaculture to 80% and in fish feed to 90% by 2030.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the large-scale modernization program for the fisheries industry is aimed at transitioning from a raw materials-based model to the production of high-value-added products. Its share has more than doubled compared to 2014. Thirty modern processing plants have already been built. Six more will be built in the coming years, ensuring that by 2030, half of production volumes will be in the processing segment.

Dmitry Patrushev stated that Russia fully supplies its market and remains one of the world's largest exporters of fish and seafood. In terms of export volume by weight, our country ranks third. In 2024, approximately 2 million tons of fish products were exported to approximately 90 countries.

Speaking about international cooperation, the Deputy Prime Minister noted the promising prospects for further expanding trade with countries in Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Furthermore, thanks to our advanced scientific base, our country is helping our foreign colleagues develop their own fishing industry.

During his visit to the VIII International Fishery Forum and Exhibition of Fishing Industry, Seafood, and Technology, Dmitry Patrushev toured the booths of the All-Russian Research Institute of Fisheries and Oceanography, as well as those of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the Republic of Tatarstan, the Arkhangelsk and Kaliningrad regions, and others. Together with the head of Marine Integrated Systems LLC, the Deputy Prime Minister participated in the launch ceremony of a test facility for testing and integrating marine equipment in conditions as close to real-life as possible.

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Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the plenary session "Global Fish Consumption: Growth Stimuli, Production Opportunities" of the VIII International Fisheries Forum.

The Deputy Prime Minister reported that, at the direction of the Russian President, comprehensive efforts are underway to increase domestic fish consumption. A roadmap has been developed, including measures to promote fish and seafood products, and a special autonomous non-profit organization has been created to coordinate these processes.

The Deputy Prime Minister reported that various factors are driving increased consumption, the main ones being logistics and affordability. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that 75% of Russia's aquatic bioresources are harvested in the Far East, and state support instruments are in place to ensure that these fish reach shelves in other parts of the country.

"Under the investment quota program, six logistics complexes and four refrigerated vessels will be built. Furthermore, port infrastructure is being reconstructed and modernized, including in the Sakhalin and Murmansk regions," said Dmitry Patrushev.

Today, the Russian Government is also creating conditions under which pricing in the fish market will become more transparent, and cost formation will be monitored throughout the entire supply chain.

The day before, a comprehensive development program for the Russian fish brand was presented at the fishing industry forum. Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that this is "an excellent starting point for further joint work at all levels to increase consumption of fish and fish products in our country."

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko attended the 18th Tyumen Digital Forum "Infotech," the main regional forum dedicated to AI. The Deputy Prime Minister participated in a panel session focused on the implementation of AI technology in regional public administration. The speakers discussed the challenges facing regions in implementing AI, solutions for these challenges, and the roles of the federal and regional authorities in developing the technology. Tyumen Oblast Governor Alexander Moor and business representatives also participated in the session.

Dmitry Grigorenko noted that the question of whether to implement AI in the regions is no longer relevant: the government has moved toward systemic scaling of AI developments in the regions and has shifted its focus from assessing the quantity of implemented solutions to analyzing their quality and effectiveness.

In early 2025, AI implementation became a mandatory requirement for the approval and funding of departmental and regional digital transformation programs. AI adoption also became one of the criteria influencing the rating of digital transformation leaders. The assessment takes into account the availability of infrastructure and data centers, the number of available datasets, and the number of AI solutions used. However, starting in September 2025, only those that have been verified will be counted as implemented, not all AI solutions.

These developments are collected on the Digital Region portal with the assistance of the AI Development Center under the Government of the Russian Federation. All of them have undergone quality control. Developments are evaluated based on a number of criteria, including operationalization, verified benefits, compliance with information security requirements, and others. To date, 149 AI solutions from 26 Russian regions have been published on the portal. The Moscow, Belgorod, Tyumen, and Novosibirsk regions, as well as the Republic of Tatarstan, have been among the regions with the highest number of solutions uploaded and verified on the Digital Region portal.

Dmitry Grigorenko also addressed the role of the federal government and regional authorities in AI implementation in his speech. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that regional initiatives, as well as federal support, are essential for scaling the technology.

"Our goal is to find a balance between encouraging digital leadership and ensuring digital equality among regions. On the one hand, we are leveling the playing field, primarily by creating ready-made, standard AI solutions at the federal level. This will allow all regions—even those that lack the resources for their own development—to test and implement AI. It's important that digital opportunities are equally accessible to citizens across the country. On the other hand, we encourage regions to show initiative. To this end, we have introduced digital transformation ratings, which take into account the implementation of AI solutions by regions," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

According to him, the initial impact of AI implementation in the regions is already being seen. As an example, the Deputy Prime Minister cited an information system for monitoring the urban environment (roads, cleanliness, and the condition of housing and utilities facilities), which has already been implemented in the Republic of Tatarstan. Thanks to AI, the efficiency and effectiveness of city services are increasing. For example, the technology helps clean streets after snowfalls 50% faster and identify road defects 48 times faster (one hour instead of two days).

Other examples of effective implementation include the integration of AI services into the work of officials in the Novosibirsk region. AI agents help manage documents, process citizen requests, and compile minutes of work meetings. This technology frees up to 60% of civil servants' time and redirects it from routine tasks to addressing expert issues.

The Tyumen Region, which hosts the Infotech forum annually, is also among the regions most actively implementing AI. Specifically, the region already has AI traffic monitoring, which allows for accident detection with up to 70% accuracy, planning bus routes, and reducing accident rates. The region is also already using AI to register and process citizen inquiries. Using AI, the system automatically generates a "summary" of the problem and helps find information for responses, speeding up the processing of citizen inquiries by 25%. Furthermore, the Tyumen Region has a smart video analytics system for law enforcement. In the first half of 2025 alone, this system was used to solve more than 20 crimes and detain approximately 60 wanted individuals.

Despite the active implementation of the technology, it is noted that AI services do not replace human work, but rather become assistants for automating routine operations and efficiently processing large amounts of data.

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Mikhail Mishustin congratulated the theater and film actor on his 80th birthday.

The telegram states, in particular:

"Your creative path exemplifies high professionalism and dedication to your chosen field. You have rightfully earned the respect and recognition of your colleagues, and you have won the popularity and love of audiences.

Your inimitable acting skills, total dedication, and boundless energy have enabled you to create a gallery of vibrant and memorable images on the stage and in film.

I wish you good health, happiness and prosperity."

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The congress will be held on October 24–25 in Moscow.

Dear friends!

I welcome you to the congress of the Union of Medical Community, which unites all who have dedicated themselves to the noble cause of protecting people's health and lives.

You are among the first to come to the rescue, saving lives, treating patients, and restoring hope for the future. This selfless work requires deep knowledge, experience, compassion, and empathy, and deserves sincere recognition and gratitude. Many of you perform your duties in extreme conditions, in new and bordering regions, demonstrating daily a high level of professionalism and a willingness to act effectively under any circumstances.

The government prioritizes the development of domestic healthcare. As part of the national project "Long and Active Life," launched this year at the direction of the President, systematic efforts are underway to improve the quality and accessibility of medical care, including high-tech ones. Hospitals, clinics, and first aid posts are being built and modernized, the material and technical infrastructure is being strengthened, innovative treatment and rehabilitation methods are being successfully implemented, and significant efforts are being made to train qualified personnel and improve specialized education.

For fifteen years, the National Medical Chamber has been actively involved in addressing these major challenges. Scientists, physicians, and experts from across our country, as well as representatives of regional associations, have formed a balanced position on key issues, including the development and implementation of industry standards, regulating the ethical aspects of medical practice, and protecting the interests of employees.

Today, you will be able to exchange best practices, discuss current issues and problems, and work together to find solutions.

I wish you fruitful work, constructive ideas, good health and prosperity!

M. Mishustin

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The government has approved a decision to extend a number of measures to maintain stability in the domestic food market and increase utilization of existing agricultural processing capacity.

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On the official website of the XIII International Sports Forum "Russia – a Sports Power" (RSD), which will be held in Samara from November 5 to 7, The business program has been published.

The forum is being held in accordance with the directive of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The event is being operated by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Samara Region.

"The 'Russia – Country of Sports' forum will be held for the 13th time. During this time, it has become a key platform for uniting the sports community and discussing the goals outlined by President Vladimir Putin. Today, the phygital movement is actively developing in our country, opportunities for adaptive sports are expanding, new facilities are being built as part of a comprehensive state program, and more than 38,000 school sports clubs are operating. The forum's business program included these and other relevant areas, with the development of youth sports being a key topic. I invite representatives from our country and other countries to join the discussions, share experiences, and exchange ideas at the 'Russia – Country of Sports' events!" said Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Forum's Organizing Committee Dmitry Chernyshenko.

This year, the RSD's focus is on the further development of youth sports, international cooperation, and the achievement of national development goals for the sports industry.

One of the event's key topics will be the further promotion of innovative sports, not only through business sessions. RSD-2025 will host an open lesson, "Phygital Sports: The Future That Came Today," which will showcase the achievements and significance of this sport.

The forum's main theme is "Sport for the Future: Winning Together," emphasizing that success is possible through the productive collaboration of all sports industry participants. Particular attention is paid to accessibility of sport, strengthening relations on the international stage, and the strategic development of both professional and mass sports.

"Sport isn't just about medals and records. It's part of our national identity, a school of character. Russia has repeatedly proven its ability to host sporting events of the highest caliber. We firmly uphold the principles of fair competition and consistently build cooperation with international federations and partners. Such events are not only sporting celebrations but also investments in infrastructure, regions, and human capital. The forum's program covers the full range of key issues in the development of Russian sport. I am confident that the XIII International Sports Forum 'Russia – Country of Sports' will contribute to the further advancement of systematic work to achieve national goals and strengthen Russia's sporting sovereignty," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the International Sports Forum 'Russia – Country of Sports'.

In 2025, the event's business program is structured around four key tracks.

"O Sport, You Are the World. International Cooperation" – this track is dedicated to the return of Russian athletes to the global arena and the inadmissibility of discrimination in sport, as well as international cooperation and the emergence and development of new formats that unite athletes. Key topics include challenges in the fight against doping, the development of Russian national team reserves, global trends in the sports industry, and the integration of new technologies into sport.

"Ecosystem" – discussions focused on the development of sports infrastructure, public-private partnerships in sports, and the implementation of cutting-edge technologies, as well as legal and analytical support for the sports industry. How are sports facilities integrated into modern urban planning? How is the phigitization of sports infrastructure and the implementation of next-generation smart sports facilities taking place? How does the integration of large business representatives into federations change approaches to strategic planning? All these questions will be addressed in this section's discussions.

"Creating a New Image of Sports" will feature sessions dedicated to the role of media in sports development, the formation of regional sports brands, and the future of sports film and journalism. Participants will address issues of promoting sports through film and sports management, and the Russian Premier League will present its new development strategy through 2030.

"Sport and Society" is a section dedicated to the growing role of sport in society, the development of adaptive sports, the potential of sport for the rehabilitation of veterans of the Second World War and people with disabilities, as well as the development of school and university sports and the impact of sport on the development of new generations. Discussions will address key issues in the adaptive sports development concept through 2036, new ways to develop school leagues, and approaches being implemented by the state to increase accessibility of youth sports.

Mikhail Degtyarev, Russian Minister of Sport, Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee, and Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee, noted that the business program of the XIII International Sports Forum "Russia – Country of Sports" in Samara will be one of the most comprehensive and professionally prepared in the history of the forum.

"We are entering the final stretch of preparations for the 'Russia – Country of Sports' forum in Samara. This year's business program will be one of the most comprehensive in the forum's history: from over 90 applications, the organizing committee selected 38 of the most significant and relevant events. The focus is on the further development of youth sports, the strategy for returning Russian athletes to the international arena, digitalization, the role of media, and new approaches to developing the sports talent pool. We have placed an emphasis on the quality of expertise and the precision of our wording. This approach reflects the forum's status as the premier business platform for the sports industry and allows us to formulate an agenda that aligns with Russian President Vladimir Putin's policy on developing sports in the country," emphasized Mikhail Degtyarev.

The Minister emphasized that the forum's business program will bring together representatives of government, business, and the international sports community, providing a platform for diverse discussions and decision-making.

"The most important thing is the quality of the discussion and a willingness to take joint action. The plenary session, 'Sport for the Future: Winning Together,' will be the central point where we will discuss the strategy for international cooperation, the development of infrastructure for children and youth, and practical steps to strengthen Russia's sports system. The forum in Samara should set the tone for the country's entire sports agenda for the coming years," the minister stated.

An important part of the program will be international work. The first meeting of sports ministers from the Asian Cooperation Dialogue countries will take place on the sidelines of the RSD, where they will discuss issues related to the international sports agenda and strengthening Russia's position in the global sports community. A joint meeting of the Athletes' Commission of the Russian Olympic Committee and the Athletes' Commission of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus will also be held at the RSD.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin officially opened the International Specialized Exhibition "Road 2025" in Stavropol Krai. As part of the program, the Deputy Prime Minister launched a number of road projects, toured the exhibition, and participated in a plenary session.

"Road transport consistently ranks first in the country in terms of freight volume and, compared to other modes of transport, demonstrates annual growth. This is facilitated not only by its accessibility and cost-effectiveness, but also by the rapid pace of road infrastructure renovation. Our shared goal is to preserve this while implementing the national project "Infrastructure for Life." The government has updated its road development plan for the period up to 2030, with a forecast to 2036. The strategic objective is to ensure seamless logistics within the backbone network, given the growing motorization, increasing traffic volume, and increasing population mobility, so that as many of our citizens as possible can use high-quality roads and convenient routes. They reduce travel times, connect cities and regions, and improve road safety. The geography of the facilities opened today is vast, including the Amur and Vologda regions, the republics of Bashkortostan, Dagestan, Sakha (Yakutia), and the Lugansk People's Republic. I thank everyone involved in this wonderful event. This is another important step in improving the quality of life for our citizens. I thank the organizers, Rosavtodor, the Governor of Stavropol Krai, and his team for the excellent preparation of the exhibition," said Marat Khusnullin.

Among the newly opened facilities is a new overpass over the Trans-Siberian Railway in the village of Seryshevo in the Amur Region. It will connect the areas of the village separated by the railway and ensure reliable transportation, including for emergency services.

Following reconstruction, traffic has been reopened on a section of the R-504 "Kolyma" highway in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), which will ensure safe travel to Magadan.

Two sections of the R-217 "Kavkaz" highway in the Republic of Dagestan were also repaired. They were expanded as part of the development of the North-South international transport corridor.

The reconstructed bridge across the Ik River on the Oktyabrsky-Urussu road in the Republic of Bashkortostan, on the border with the Republic of Tatarstan, will ensure uninterrupted transport links between the regions.

Additionally, sections of the A-114 highway with a roundabout in the Vologda region have opened, providing transport access to one of the largest chemical plants in our country.

The Raygorodka-Slavyanoserbsk-Mikhailovka section of the road has been reopened in the Luhansk People's Republic. This is the final stage of the 56.2-kilometer road restoration completed by Avtodor State Company over the past two years.

At the industry event, Marat Khusnullin also toured the exhibition, including company and regional booths, and new equipment and machinery. A demonstration of paving the upper layers of a road using domestically produced unmanned equipment was also held. Participants were also shown remote control technology for paving the lower layer of asphalt. A bulldozer, located several thousand kilometers away in Chelyabinsk, was remotely controlled from Mineralnye Vody by Yuri Osolodkov, a recipient of the Order of Courage and veteran of the Air Defense Forces.

During his speech at the plenary session, Marat Khusnullin outlined the priorities that will need to be addressed in the coming years. In the current geopolitical environment, the country needs to develop new logistics routes, which includes not only the construction of new roads but also the expansion of existing highways, as well as the implementation of intelligent transport systems and modern traffic management methods.

"Thanks to the support of the President, the Prime Minister, and the work of regional teams, we've accomplished a great deal to improve federal, regional, and metropolitan roads. However, an even larger number of municipal roads are in need of repair. We're paying special attention to this in the national project 'Infrastructure for Life.' We also need to focus on maintaining the road network in the face of increasing traffic and freight traffic. Overall, we're in a good position in the road sector. We have a professional team, the capabilities, and the resources—we just need to get to work and move forward," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

He also emphasized the importance of retaining labor resources in the industry, retraining personnel, increasing labor productivity, and reducing procedures in construction.

In addition, Marat Khusnullin presented industry representatives with Presidential Certificates of Honor, Government letters of gratitude, and letters of thanks from the Prime Minister for their professional achievements.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin visited Stavropol Krai on a working visit, where he held a meeting on the region's socioeconomic development and held working meetings with Yuri Chaika, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North Caucasus Federal District, and Vladimir Vladimirov, Head of Stavropol Krai.

"The Stavropol Krai is demonstrating confident development in a number of important areas. First and foremost, I'd like to commend the regional road team's work. The Stavropol Krai is among the country's leaders. It boasts the highest rate in Russia—almost 90% of roads in urban agglomerations are in good condition. It's important to maintain these results by intensifying efforts to improve roads within populated areas. The volume of housing commissioned in the Stavropol Krai in the first nine months of 2025 amounted to almost 1.7 million square meters. There's room for growth, however. Currently, the per capita rate is 0.58 square meters, and by 2030, this figure should reach 0.82 square meters. To achieve this, we need to more actively develop new construction sites," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted the significant potential for integrated development in Stavropol Krai. Seventeen sites, covering over 160 hectares and with potential for over 1.2 million square meters of housing, have been identified for such projects. Fourteen of these projects are already underway.

As part of his working visit, Marat Khusnullin also met with Yuri Chaika, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North Caucasus Federal District. They discussed current issues related to the socioeconomic development of the North Caucasus Federal District's constituent entities, including the implementation of infrastructure projects, housing and road construction, and the further development of the macroregion's resort and tourism potential.

At a meeting with Vladimir Vladimirov, Governor of Stavropol Krai, the key topic of discussion was the implementation of the national project "Infrastructure for Life," aimed at improving the quality of life in key communities.

"The Stavropol Krai participates in all federal programs. We are working to achieve the objectives set by the President. We have identified 30 key communities where we must improve the quality of life by 30% by 2030. This work is currently underway. We have already invested almost 25 billion rubles in our key communities. We thank the Russian Government for its support of the region's development," Vladimir Vladimirov noted.

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A meeting of the Presidential Council for the Implementation of State Demographic and Family Policy was held in the Kremlin. President Vladimir Putin attended the meeting. The council is chaired by Federation Council Speaker Valentina Matviyenko.

"When we talk about demographics, it's important to remember: behind these mere numbers are real people and their choices. For Russians, family isn't an obligation, but a conscious choice, an opportunity to feel love, meaning, and stability in life. This explains the formula for modern demographic policy: helping people live in love, raise children, build a future, and feel confident and supported by the state," emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova. She noted that material factors remain essential for families: housing, income, access to healthcare, and infrastructure. This is the focus of the new national projects launched this year at the President's direction, primarily the "Family" national project. But equally significant are non-material factors—anxiety and uncertainty, when parents fear they won't be able to provide their child with an ideal childhood.

Tatyana Golikova noted that regional demographic programs formed the foundation of the comprehensive family support program. They were launched in 2023 at the direction of the President. To develop them, the regions conducted a comprehensive assessment of their demographic potential. This allowed them to identify problems and identify potential for further increasing the birth rate.

Starting this year, 41 regions with low birth rates received 12.5 billion rubles in annual federal budget support to implement additional family support measures. Based on best regional practices, a so-called demographic menu of 10 new measures was developed. The final selection of these measures was made by the regions themselves, based on their specific circumstances.

This work is well underway in the Tambov, Kemerovo, Kaliningrad, and Moscow regions, the Udmurt Republic, and Mordovia, where more than 80% of the planned number of families have been covered by the new activities, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

As of October 1, the most popular measure from the "demographic menu" was the creation of services in antenatal clinics to prepare families for the birth of a child. In 2026, the "demographic menu" is planned to be supplemented with another measure: a one-time payment of at least 200,000 rubles for the birth of a child in a student family. The maternity capital program is also planned to be modernized with a focus on supporting large families.

Tatyana Golikova separately discussed priority areas of work.

The first is housing.

As Tatyana Golikova noted, a wide range of housing support measures is currently in effect. All have been extended until 2030. Approximately 1 trillion rubles have been allocated for the family mortgage program through 2026 alone. However, the problem of acquiring small studio apartments with mortgages and the high debt burden of families persists. Many plots of land for large families still lack the necessary infrastructure.

"We must systematically assess how all current housing programs are interconnected and how they impact the birth rate. We must provide for a seamless transition for families from one program to another as more children are born. And based on this, we must decide what the next priorities should be: mortgages, rental housing, low-rise construction, or other models of state housing support," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

To this end, a working group has been established at the Ministry of Construction, involving DOM.RF and all relevant industry agencies. Their task is to propose an updated housing support model that meets the needs of families.

The second is the development of infrastructure in rural areas.

In accordance with the Spatial Development Strategy, key communities have been selected. Many of them are located in rural areas. Master development plans will be developed for each. Tatyana Golikova noted the importance of focusing this work on the needs of young families—both in creating living and recreational conditions and in providing individual housing, including through the use of rural mortgages.

Third, involving employers and universities in issues of increasing the birth rate.

A corporate demographic standard has been developed – these are recommendations of the Russian Tripartite Commission for the Regulation of Social and Labor Relations.

To encourage employers to support new births, in accordance with the President's directive, amendments have been made to the Tax Code. Effective January 1, 2026, the one-time corporate payment for the birth of a child, tax-free and exempt from insurance contributions, has been increased from 50,000 rubles to 1 million rubles. At the same time, these payments will be classified as non-operating expenses for businesses, partially reducing the tax burden. "To ensure these payments do not deprive families of the opportunity to receive the lump-sum benefit, we are amending the rules and will not take them into account when calculating eligibility. The Council on Demographic and Family Policy approached us with this proposal," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Special attention is being paid to enhancing the family-centered nature of universities. This includes creating a one-stop shop for support for young parents, establishing individualized study schedules for students with children, opening mother-and-child rooms, and introducing additional payments for marriage, pregnancy, and childbirth. This work is being implemented jointly with the Ministry of Education and Science as part of the national project "Family."

Fourth, strengthening reproductive health.

Reproductive health screenings have begun. Nearly 13 million men and women underwent them last year and in the first nine months of this year. Tatyana Golikova noted that 12,000 women treated following these screenings achieved long-awaited pregnancies.

To monitor the situation, a unified federal registry of individuals with specific illnesses will be launched on March 1, 2026. It will include information on all pregnant women and their pregnancy outcomes, as well as information on the health of newborns.

"86% of married people are happy with their decision to start a family. And among those who haven't yet started a family, every second person says they want to. And our most important task is to help them with this!" Tatyana Golikova concluded.

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