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On October 14, 2025, the fifth anniversary season of the "Do You Know? Teach It!" competition kicked off. The competition allows schoolchildren to establish themselves as future young scientists, showcase their talents as science communicators, and showcase their projects and ideas. Winners will receive exciting trips, modern technology, and additional points for applicants from one of the country's leading universities.

"'Do You Know? Teach Us!' is one of the key projects of the Decade of Science and Technology, announced by President Vladimir Putin. This year marks the launch of the fifth season. Over the past four seasons, schoolchildren have submitted over 10,000 videos. Thanks to 'Do You Know? Teach Us!', a community of young enthusiasts willing to share knowledge and inspire others to learn is growing. It also creates conditions for realizing each person's potential and developing their talents—a national goal set by our head of state," noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The "Do You Know? Teach It!" science video competition has been bringing together schoolchildren aged 6 to 18 from across the country for five years now, giving them the opportunity to share their knowledge and explain complex topics in simple and engaging language.

Participants will create their own videos under the guidance of experienced mentors of their choice. The goal of the competition is to popularize scientific knowledge and encourage school students to use modern, high-tech tools and methods to bring their creative ideas to life. Participants must record a video between 1 and 3 minutes long, publish it on the website nauchi.nauka.rf, and wait for the results to be published on April 13, 2026.

This year, new partners have joined the competition, and finalists will receive not only prizes but also additional points toward admission to the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). Videos must be submitted in one of the categories. The first stage of the competition—submissions—will run until March 1, 2026.

"The 'Do You Know? Teach It!' competition is shaping a new generation of science communicators. Inspired by their participation, many schoolchildren begin regularly watching popular science videos and creating their own content. The students' genuine engagement provides additional impetus for the popularization of modern science, and for some, it even helps them choose their future profession. During the Decade of Science and Technology, we emphasize creativity and simplicity of presentation. Science shouldn't be boring, and the competition participants prove it," noted Sofia Malyavina, General Director of the National Priorities NGO.

Young researchers can submit their videos in 6 thematic categories:

"A Digital View of the Planet: Satellites and Drones" (nomination partner: Geoscan Group). To participate, you must record a video about how modern unmanned aerial vehicles and space satellites help us study the Earth.

"Smart Materials in Future Cities" (SIBUR). The nomination invites videos about new materials that make life more convenient, safer, and more environmentally friendly.

· "Engine Building" (JSC "United Engine Corporation"). Schoolchildren who choose to participate in this category will be required to record videos about aircraft engine building, highlighting how knowledge of school subjects such as mathematics and physics helps engineers in their work, as engineers, designers, and mechanics play a key role in aircraft creation.

"Device of the Future: From Concept to Design" (All-Russian public-state movement of children and youth "Movement of the First"). Participants in the nomination must invent their own gadget from the future and, in a video, describe its operating principle in detail and provide a scientific justification.

"Science, History, Man" (Eksmo-AST Publishing Group). The nomination covers the development of science throughout human history, brilliant scientists, and great discoveries that have influenced culture and society.

"An Instructional Guide to Artificial Intelligence That Anyone Can Understand" (Avito). To participate in this category, you must record a video explaining a term or concept related to "Artificial Intelligence."

RUDN University and the Vyzov Foundation are partners in the "Best Mentor" and "Best School" special categories. The winners will be those whose students submit the most videos. The third special category, traditionally "Marathon of Regions," will be awarded to the five regions that have the most children participating in the competition and actively support the information campaign.

All submitted videos will initially be evaluated by a panel of experts, who will check all submissions for compliance with the competition rules and the selected category, assessing their scientific merit and creativity. This will ultimately result in a shortlist of 162 semifinalists: 27 participants in each category.

A jury will select the winners based on four criteria: mastery of the topic and its presentation, originality of concept, visual quality and editing, and presentation. The jury will include scientists, business representatives, and creators of popular science content.

Prizes in each of the five nominations will be awarded in age categories: elementary, middle, and high school. Thus, 18 winners in thematic nominations across three age categories will be selected from among 54 finalists, as well as the titles of "Best Mentor," "Best School," and "Best Region." All winners, including the best mentor and representatives of the best school, will be invited to the awards ceremony.

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By the end of the first five months of the third season of the "Far East – Land of Adventure" competition, 352 films had been submitted for jury evaluation, 1.7 times more than during the same period in 2024. This was announced by the project's initiator, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev.

"The Far East is renowned for its stunning natural beauty. Our competition aims to encourage as many people as possible not only to learn about the beauty of the Far Eastern regions but also to come and see the volcanoes, hills, taiga, steppe, and tundra with their own eyes. This is why our competition was created. People from various regions create their own tourist maps and travels, making wonderful films about them, the best of which are selected by the jury. Currently, over 300 films have been submitted for evaluation. This is 1.7 times more than during the same period last year. Interest in the competition, and therefore in the Far East and the Arctic, is growing," said Yuri Trutnev.

Sakhalin Oblast leads in terms of the number of films submitted, with 129 videos, Khabarovsk Krai with 49, and Primorsky Krai with 38. 26 videos were made about travel in Amur Oblast, 21 about the Jewish Autonomous Oblast, 16 about Kamchatka Krai, and 13 about the Republic of Buryatia. Participants submitted 11 videos each about tourist routes in Magadan Oblast and Zabaykalsky Krai, 9 about the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), and 4 about the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.

Among the Arctic regions, the Murmansk Region received the most videos (nine), followed by four videos about travels in the Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and three videos each about the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, the Republic of Karelia, and Krasnoyarsk Krai. Two video travelogues were submitted about the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, and one about the Arkhangelsk Region.

The "Walking Trip" category received the most submissions—231 films. The "Water Trip" category received 59 videos, the "Winter Trip" category received 25, and the "Arctic Trip" category received 32.

Additionally, five films from the participants were selected for the special "Paths of Victory" category. As a reminder, to participate in this category, you must make a film about a journey to sites of military glory in regions within the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic zone of Russia. The completed film must be submitted to one of four main categories: hiking, boating, winter, or Arctic travel. The competition jury will then select the film for the "Paths of Victory" category.

It is important that participants who made a film for the special nomination "Paths of Victory" can also compete for prizes in the main nominations of the "Far East – Land of Adventure" competition.

Applications for the third season of the all-Russian competition for the best travel experience, "The Far East – Land of Adventure," are open until January 15, 2026. To participate, submit a short film up to 8 minutes long about your trip to the Far East or the Arctic and submit it through the website puteshestvendv.rf. The trip must have taken place no earlier than May 1, 2023, and no later than January 15, 2026. Video footage shot with both professional cameras and mobile devices is acceptable; quality is not a deciding factor. The main requirement is that the journey must be completed without the use of motorized vehicles. Footage featuring motorized vehicles is acceptable if it shows the route to the starting point.

The competition has four main categories: "Walking Trip," "Water Trip," "Winter Trip," and "Arctic Trip." Two special categories have also been established: "Paths of Victory" and "Best Trip in Chukotka." The grand prize for the best video is 3 million rubles.

The competition is supported by the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Far Eastern Federal District, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, and the Social Initiatives Development Fund.

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The "Safe Roads" online Olympiad is an important part of the educational efforts within the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. It helps students in grades 1–9 reinforce their knowledge of traffic rules and improve their road literacy. The project, now in its sixth year, actively promotes a culture of safe behavior on the roads. According to preliminary results, over 3.5 million people from all regions of the country participated in the online competition over the course of three weeks, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin reported. There's still time to participate—the Olympiad runs until October 26.

"The development of the country's road network is contributing to increased traffic volume, so it's crucial to foster a culture of safe behavior on the roads. Among the key areas of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' in addition to creating high-quality and safe routes, is fostering a culture of safe behavior on the roads, including among children. The All-Russian online Olympiad 'Safe Roads' is aimed at these goals. Until October 26, students in grades 1–9 can not only test their road literacy but also deepen their knowledge of road safety rules. Over 3.5 million schoolchildren participated in the Olympiad in the first three weeks—a 10% increase from the previous year," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the Ivanovo, Belgorod, and Tambov regions led the way in terms of number of participants. In these regions, more than half of all schoolchildren took part in the Olympiad.

Currently, students perform best in the "Out of Town" (78%) and "Car Travel" (67%) categories. In the former, students must determine safe behavior when traveling in the countryside on a bicycle or personal mobility device. In car travel, students must know how to properly position a child in a booster seat or car seat, fasten a seat belt, and choose a safe exit route.

The most challenging tasks involved navigating traffic conditions in parks, courtyards, and residential parking lots—recognizing pedestrian and cyclist signs and accurately assessing the traffic situation. Only 7% of students completed these tasks.

You can test your knowledge of traffic rules on the project portal.

The organizers are the Russian Ministry of Transport, the Main Directorate of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, the educational platform "Uchi.ru," and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organization "National Priorities" with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science and the national project "Infrastructure for Life."

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Since the beginning of 2025, the company has contributed to the commissioning of over 4.7 million square meters of housing for 94,100 families in 56 Russian regions. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DOM.RF.

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Marat Khusnullin: The Luhansk State University stadium has reopened in the LPR after reconstruction.

One of the principles of the modern educational process is the acquisition of knowledge in a modern environment. In Donbas and Novorossiya, the creation of a holistic educational environment requires the synchronized development of all related infrastructure. For example, in the LPR, the stadium of the V. Dal Luhansk State University has opened, announced Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Work continues in Donbas and Novorossiya to create comfortable educational conditions. In addition to the main buildings, adjacent facilities are also being renovated, including dormitories, student centers, and sports facilities. Today, for example, the stadium of the Volodymyr Dahl Luhansk State University reopened in the LPR after a major renovation," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that over the years, the university stadium's infrastructure had become seriously outdated and dilapidated. Specialists, under the supervision of the Unified Construction Customer, installed a street lighting system, constructed a new football pitch, and equipped sports and playground areas, cross-country tracks, and workout areas.

In addition to the stadium, construction workers renovated three nine-story student dormitory buildings, a cafeteria, the Sovremennik student center, and a military training center building. The total area of renovation work at the V.Dal Leningrad State University exceeds 70,000 square meters.

The restoration of facilities at one of the largest universities in the Luhansk People's Republic is synchronized with the socio-economic development program for the reunited regions and is being coordinated by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Construction.

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Alexey Overchuk, along with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev (left) and Minister of Transport and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Farzaneh Sadegh (right), at the Azerbaijani-Iranian border. Inspecting the infrastructure of international border crossing points.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk, together with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Shahin Mustafayev and Minister of Transport and Urban Development of the Islamic Republic of Iran Farzaneh Sadegh, visited the Azerbaijani-Iranian border to inspect the infrastructure of international checkpoints operating and under construction to implement the plans of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran to develop the western route of the International North-South Transport Corridor.

The joint trip to the border was preceded by a trilateral meeting of representatives of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Islamic Republic of Iran, dedicated to issues of infrastructure cooperation and strengthening transport connectivity in the region, which took place on November 13 in the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan.

The parties are focusing on the construction of road, rail, and customs infrastructure and the elimination of route bottlenecks to increase the capacity of the new transport corridor.

After familiarizing themselves with the operation of checkpoints on the Azerbaijani and Iranian sides, Alexey Overchuk, Shahin Mustafayev, and Farzaneh Sadeg held a working meeting to develop joint solutions to ensure equal conditions for carriers crossing state borders.

As the Deputy Prime Minister noted, growing trade ties between the Russian Federation, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Islamic Republic of Iran necessitate joint efforts to strengthen transport links between the countries and create seamless logistics along the entire western route of the North-South International Transport Corridor.

In a conversation with journalists, Alexey Overchuk explained that the parties have a plan to increase the volume of cargo transported along the North-South International Transport Corridor to 15 million tons, and that this requires coordinated efforts by all three countries.

"In Iran, design and survey work is currently underway to prepare for the construction of a railway section between Astara and Rasht," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Alexey Overchuk noted that the Iranian side briefed the participants on the progress of fulfilling its obligations under the Rasht-Astara line construction project, emphasizing that Iran is making progress in preparing for construction.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, road transport plays a vital role in the development of the North-South international transport corridor. "To ensure maximum convenience for drivers, carriers, exporters, and importers, the appropriate infrastructure must be created and operational," said Alexey Overchuk. He noted that these issues have been resolved at the Russian-Azerbaijani border, and checkpoints are functioning effectively, while the Republic of Azerbaijan has invested significant resources in building a modern road network within its borders.

Alexey Overchuk noted the high activity of Russian carriers: "Today, when we entered Iran, we saw that the vast majority of trucks queuing to enter Azerbaijan from Iran were Russian." He emphasized the close trade and economic ties between our countries and expressed confidence that they will expand.

The Deputy Prime Minister also told media representatives that, following negotiations in the Republic of Azerbaijan, the parties agreed to establish a coordination mechanism: "The countries will create a joint working group, headed by the deputy transport ministers and deputy heads of customs services of our countries, in order to promptly and thoroughly resolve all existing problems."

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Denis Manturov spoke at government hour in the State Duma.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov took part in a government hour at the State Duma dedicated to issues of automation and increasing labor productivity.

Speaking to parliamentarians, Denis Manturov called automation and increased labor productivity a cross-cutting objective for all sectors of the Russian economy and social sphere, and one of the key factors in ensuring the country's GDP growth rates above the global average.

The First Deputy Prime Minister explained that the activities of the national technological leadership project "Production and Automation Tools" are focused on two main areas.

The first involves increasing the production of high-tech machine tool products. Last year, government support measures already ensured a 20% increase in production in this segment.

"By 2030, our companies must scale up production of approximately 550 types of machine tools, machining centers, and components," noted Denis Manturov.

The second area involves developing the industrial robotics sector. The benchmark here is Russia's goal of joining the top 25 countries in the world in terms of robotic density. This poses a challenge for the industry and integrators, and also requires the creation of a new production culture.

"To reach our targets, we need to integrate approximately 80,000 industrial robots into companies' technological processes by 2030. These are complex, flexible, and multifunctional systems, integrating artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor technologies," the First Deputy Prime Minister explained.

Denis Manturov identified another aspect of industrial automation as the transition of enterprises to sovereign software.

The First Deputy Prime Minister paid special attention to labor productivity in the defense industry: in this sector, it has grown by more than 40% over the past three years – even taking into account the additional recruitment of approximately 800,000 new specialists to factories.

"We need a similar pace to achieve our space industry development goals. Roscosmos is already implementing a corporate robotics program," Denis Manturov noted.

Denis Manturov identified the training of qualified personnel as the most important factor in increasing labor productivity. To achieve industrial technological sovereignty by 2030, it is necessary to attract more than 2 million additional workers in various fields. A third of this demand consists of specialists with higher education.

During his speech, the First Deputy Prime Minister also touched on the topic of standards. "High standards, norms, and regulations, along with their unification, are the foundation for increased production efficiency," Denis Manturov emphasized.

Concluding his speech, the First Deputy Prime Minister noted that industrial development issues are a constant focus of State Duma deputies, and thanked the parliamentary corps for their systematic, long-term support and collaborative work.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko chaired a meeting on the development of target funds and other forms of charitable support for educational and scientific organizations.

The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Andrei Omelchuk, Deputy Minister of Education Olga Koludarova, representatives of other ministries and departments, scientific organizations, and university rectors (MIPT, HSE, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, etc.).

In preparation for Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's strategy session, the Russian Ministry of Education and Science has formed seven working groups that are developing proposals to create tools for supporting universities with their graduates and to improve mechanisms for the formation and use of endowment funds (ETFs) for educational institutions addressing pressing industry issues.

The results of their work over the past three months were presented at the meeting. The groups developed proposals for support tools, conducted a survey of over 100 successful and well-known alumni from 20 universities with large endowment funds, developed proposals for a list and methodology for collecting key indicators to assess the current state of endowment funds, and analyzed current legislation.

"President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has instructed that proposals be submitted for developing tools to support educational institutions through their graduates, as well as for improving the mechanisms for forming and using endowment funds for educational institutions. According to statistics, every second endowment fund in Russia operates in the education sector—approximately 40% of all funds. Moreover, over 36% are in higher education. It is necessary to strategically expand the geography of these funds, creating them not only in higher education but also in schools, secondary vocational education institutions, and research organizations," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Over the past 18 years, more than 400 Federal Targeted Funds (FTCs) have been established in our country, with total assets exceeding 155.5 billion rubles. In 2024, the volume of funds invested in these funds increased by 8.6%, demonstrating increased confidence in this long-term financing instrument for socially significant projects.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin instructed the development of proposals for additional measures to support the development of endowment funds at universities. In accordance with the Ministry of Education and Science's instruction, the Concept for the Development of Endowment Funds for Universities and Research Organizations for 2025–2035 and its methodological recommendations have been approved.

"Today, the Ministry of Education and Science, together with other agencies, is actively working to increase the attractiveness and sustainability of endowments. It is crucial for us that endowments in Russia are growing, and we are creating the conditions for their further development. This work is based on extensive research involving over a hundred experts. Based on market analysis and surveys, key challenges and proposed solutions have been identified and will be further developed. In developing these measures, we are focusing on increasing trust and removing administrative barriers, including expanding tax incentives and promoting endowments. These steps will strengthen the funds' financial stability and improve their performance," noted Deputy Minister of Education and Science Andrey Omelchuk.

The "Education and Promotion" working group conducted a survey of successful graduates of Russian universities to identify barriers and incentives for their participation in the formation and development of university endowment funds. The survey revealed that 71% of graduates are aware of the concept of endowment funds, and almost half of those surveyed—45%—are willing to make regular small payments to support endowment funds.

Ivan Lobanov, Rector of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, noted the increase in the number of specialized educational programs for training qualified personnel for foundations: by 2025, there are several thousand potential students associated with more than 400 foundations, as well as more than 1,000 potential course participants working in higher education institutions.

MIPT Rector Dmitry Livanov noted that an analysis of best global practices shows that the successful development of endowments is possible with a combination of three factors: flexible regulation, active university participation, and low barriers to entry for small foundations.

"In Russia today, only the first step has been fully implemented. Therefore, our task is to create the necessary conditions: reduce administrative and financial barriers for small endowments, empower universities to support their endowments from the start, and develop platform solutions that dramatically reduce costs. We are convinced that a dedicated government support program is also necessary for accelerated market growth. This will allow us to create a modern endowment infrastructure and make endowments a viable source of long-term investment in education and science," noted Dmitry Livanov.

Stanislav Prokofiev, Rector of the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, outlined key measures for tax and non-tax incentives for endowment funds.

"The working group believes that such measures should include quick wins in the form of simplifying administrative procedures for creating and administering endowment funds based on out-of-the-box solutions, and creating model documents designed to help small endowment funds register and begin operations," he said.

Speaking about the medium-term outlook, Stanislav Prokofiev emphasized the need to improve legislation, as well as to ensure the flexibility and transparency of the Federal Center for Strategic Development and the expansion of investment instruments.

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Alexey Overchuk took part in the trilateral meeting between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran.

A meeting between representatives of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Islamic Republic of Iran was held in the capital of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The meeting focused on infrastructure cooperation and strengthening transport connectivity in the region. The Russian delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, the Azerbaijani delegation was led by Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, and the Iranian delegation was led by Minister of Transport and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadeq.

During the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the importance of developing joint solutions to create a comfortable and seamless environment for carriers, exporters, and importers as part of the development of the western route of the North-South international transport corridor.

According to the Federal Customs Service of Russia, 176,761 international vehicles crossed the Russian-Azerbaijani border in the first half of 2025, a 10% increase compared to the same period last year. Freight turnover increased by 13% to 6.8 million tons.

"We've taken measures at some of the automobile checkpoints located on the Russian-Azerbaijani border that have increased their throughput capacity fivefold: from 400 to 1,900 trucks per day," noted Alexey Overchuk.

Following the completion of the reconstruction of the Novo-Filya, Tagirkent-Kazmalyar, and Yarag-Kazmalyar automobile checkpoints, the total throughput capacity for freight transport on the Russian side will be 3,000 vehicles per day.

Projects to build bypasses around the cities of Astrakhan, Makhachkala, Derbent, and Khasavyurt are being implemented on Russian territory.

In the area of railway infrastructure, the Russian side is working to convert the Derbent-Samur-state border corridor to an AC traction system and construct a railway checkpoint in Derbent. At the end of last year, an intergovernmental cooperation agreement was signed with the Republic of Azerbaijan to develop transit traffic along the North-South International Transport Corridor.

Implementation of the 2023 agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran on the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway section continues. In May 2025, the Russian side began conducting preliminary surveys, conducting reconnaissance of the area, and work is underway to establish a geodetic reference network.

"To increase the attractiveness of the western route of the North-South International Transport Corridor, it is important for us to develop a harmonized transport infrastructure between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran and create equal conditions for all bona fide carriers crossing the state border," stated Alexey Overchuk.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that this work is driven by growing trade and economic ties between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Iran.

Trade between the two countries is showing steady growth. Russian imports from Azerbaijan increased by 9.5% in the first seven months of 2025, reaching $742.4 million. Trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran increased by 13.3% in 2024 and by 11.8% in the first seven months of 2025, reaching $2.7 billion.

The Free Trade Agreement between the EAEU and the Islamic Republic of Iran, which entered into force on May 15, 2025, gave a special impetus to trade relations.

"If we look at the statistics from May to July 2025, that is, from the moment the free trade zone with the EAEU began operating, we are already seeing a 35% increase in trade turnover," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized, noting that the first meeting of the Joint Committee for the Implementation of the Free Trade Agreement was held on September 24, following which a plan for joint activities on trade and economic cooperation between the EAEU and Iran for 2025–2028 was adopted.

Alexey Overchuk noted that the strategic goal of joint infrastructure work is to ensure seamless logistics from the Barents and Baltic Seas to the Persian Gulf, which will create the best competitive conditions for producers, exporters, and importers in the three countries.

"This is the work that gives our economies additional opportunities to expand, creates new jobs, increases incomes, and improves people's lives," said the Deputy Prime Minister.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko at an official meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakyev and Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan Khadzhymyrat Khudaygulyev

October 13, 2025

Official meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakyev and Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan Khadzhymyrat Khudaygulyev

October 13, 2025

Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko at an official meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakyev and Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan Khadzhymyrat Khudaygulyev

October 13, 2025

Official meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakyev and Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan Khadzhymyrat Khudaygulyev

October 13, 2025

Official meeting of Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakyev and Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan Khadzhymyrat Khudaygulyev

October 13, 2025

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko at an official meeting with Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakyev and Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan Khadzhymyrat Khudaygulyev

Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Russian Government Dmitry Grigorenko paid a working visit to Turkmenistan. The trip resulted in the appointment of a "digital attaché" to promote Russian IT solutions in the country. This specialist is scheduled to arrive in Ashgabat by the end of 2025.

This measure was announced during an official meeting between the Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan Mammetkhan Chakyev, and Minister of Communications of Turkmenistan Khadzhymyrat Khudaigulyev. The parties discussed specific IT projects and prospects for cooperation in the field of digitalization.

Dmitry Grigorenko emphasized that Russia has developed a developed IT sector and has demonstrated steady growth in recent years. Over the past five years, the number of accredited IT companies has doubled and now exceeds 20,000. Furthermore, the country has developed competitive IT solutions with high export potential. These include large language models, search engines, marketplaces, delivery and taxi services, antivirus software, and government information systems such as the government services portal.

To share experience and promote Russian solutions abroad, Russia is developing the institution of "digital attachés." Currently, these specialists work in 19 countries, including China, Malaysia, the UAE, Argentina, Indonesia, and the Republic of Cuba. Their responsibilities include supporting the conclusion and management of export contracts for Russian electronic products, software, and other IT solutions.

"Experience from recent international trips has shown that Russian IT solutions are in high demand not only domestically but also among international partners. We intend to support this interest, and the digital attaché service is one of the tools for effectively promoting domestic IT projects abroad. The appointment of such a specialist to Turkmenistan is a confident step toward strengthening the mutually beneficial technological partnership between our countries," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

During his visit, the Deputy Prime Minister also gave a lecture to students at the Institute of Telecommunications and Informatics of Turkmenistan. His speech focused on the key challenges and prospects of digitalization.

Dmitry Grigorenko emphasized that, on September 1, Russian universities launched enhanced educational programs to train world-class specialists in information technology and artificial intelligence. A key feature of the new programs is the participation of industrial partners and businesses. As part of their collaboration with universities, companies are sending their employees as instructors, incorporating real-world business cases and practical tasks into the curriculum, organizing internships for students, and participating in assessing students' skills during final assessments.

This academic year, at least 2,400 students will begin their studies in the Top-IT program, and at least 3,800 students in the Top-AI program. The program, which trains highly qualified IT personnel, has been launched at 26 Russian universities, while the program, which trains advanced specialists in artificial intelligence, has been launched at 22 universities. The project includes not only universities in Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also major regional universities.

International students studying at Russian universities can also participate in programs to train highly qualified IT personnel.

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