The government approved the program "Preservation of Cultural Heritage Sites of the Peoples of the Russian Federation" for the period 2025–2045.

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Order No. 3773-r of December 12, 2025

At the President's direction, the Government has developed a program for the preservation of cultural heritage sites of the peoples of Russia, covering the period 2025–2045, and an action plan for its implementation. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order approving this document.

The main goal of the new program is to preserve the country's cultural and historical heritage for current and future generations. Its implementation will increase the number of restored historical and cultural monuments and integrate them into economic use.

To achieve this goal, the program includes specific mechanisms. These include subsidies to regions and non-profit organizations for cultural heritage preservation activities, as well as subsidized loans to entrepreneurs for the restoration of such sites. It is expected that at least 1,000 historic buildings will be restored by 2030 using this subsidized instrument, and at least 800 more by 2045. Investors will be able to become property owners, provided they comply with cultural heritage preservation obligations.

The program also includes an inventory of cultural heritage sites included in the state register and in need of restoration. These sites will then be prioritized for economic development, allowing for a precise determination of the funding, resources, and time required to restore them to their proper condition.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the 2025 Government Culture Awards ceremony

Furthermore, it is planned to improve legislation in the area of preserving cultural heritage sites, specifically by eliminating excessive requirements for work, reducing the timeframe for reviewing and approving project documentation and conducting state historical and cultural assessments, creating conditions for the development of human resources, including for the preservation of the Russian school of restoration, and completing work on approving territorial boundaries, protected areas, and urban planning regulations in settlements designated as historic settlements. Furthermore, the development of historic settlements and key settlements should be synchronized with the implementation of the national project "Tourism and Hospitality."

As a result of the program's implementation, the share of restored cultural heritage sites included in the unified register of historical and cultural monuments will increase to 90% by 2045.

Mikhail Mishustin announced the approval of the program for the preservation of cultural heritage sites and its main objectives on December 16Government awards ceremony in the field of culture.

"We expect cultural figures to play an active role in fulfilling these tasks. Your dedication and professionalism are absolutely indispensable here," the Prime Minister emphasized.

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Marat Khusnullin: The Moscow region section of the M-1 "Belarus" highway is over 80% complete.

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On the federal highway M-1 "Belarus", the project to reconstruct the section from 66 to 84 km continues.

"We are consistently implementing a road infrastructure development program. It is a key factor in improving people's quality of life, road safety, and territorial development. Furthermore, modernizing existing roads is essential to significantly improve transport accessibility. Specifically, we are reconstructing 18 km of the M-1 "Belarus" highway in the Moscow region. We will widen this section from four to six lanes, which will increase road capacity and ensure comfortable travel for motorists. As of today, the overall technical readiness of the project has exceeded 80%. Earthworks on this section are fully completed. The final stage is paving—approximately 455,000 tons of asphalt concrete have been laid, or 94% of the total," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that more than 39 km of barrier fencing (80% of the total) have already been installed at the site, and over 32 km of monolithic parapet fencing (95% of the total) have been installed. Construction workers are continuing work on installing drainage channels from the roadway, automated traffic management system (ATMS) cable ducts, and installing traffic management frame supports.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, construction and installation work is underway on 12 artificial structures at the reconstruction site.

"Currently, work is underway on two bridges over the Nara and Kapanka rivers, four overpasses, one of which is already open to traffic, and six pedestrian overpasses. Additionally, for the convenience of drivers, we are constructing a rest area at the 74th kilometer of the highway. Currently, specialists are busy landscaping it, installing traffic control equipment, and installing a sanitary module. The overall technical readiness of the site is 90%," explained Vyacheslav Petushenko.

The work involves 1,000 people and 380 pieces of specialized equipment. Completion of the reconstruction is scheduled for next year.

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Marat Khusnullin: The seventh multifunctional road service zone has opened on the Central Ring Road (TsKAD) in the Moscow region.

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Systematic work to develop comfortable service for drivers and passengers continues across the country's road network. For example, a new multifunctional road service zone (MFTZ) has opened at the 66th kilometer of the inner Central Ring Road in the Moscow Region.

"We continue to develop roadside infrastructure and create comfortable rest areas for motorists on highways. In recent years, the quality of such services has improved significantly – the format of ordinary gas stations has evolved into entire multifunctional zones. They not only help ensure driver comfort but also drive regional economic growth. A new multifunctional zone has opened at the 66th kilometer of the inner side of the Central Ring Road in the Moscow Region – the seventh on this highway. It is located opposite the previously opened multifunctional zone on the outer side of the Central Ring Road between Yaroslavskoe Shosse and the M-12 Vostok Highway. The multifunctional zone separates freight and passenger traffic, and also provides separate pedestrian routes. It provides the necessary infrastructure for rest areas for both professional drivers and motorists with passengers, including families with children. Systematic work to expand the use of multifunctional zones on Russian highways will continue," said Marat Khusnullin.

A modern gas station has been built on the premises of the new multifunctional plant. It offers convenient parking spaces and parking areas. Drivers can also take advantage of additional services, such as tire inflation. Showers are available for professional drivers in a separate restroom next to the truck parking area.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, stops at the new intercity bus stations will allow for quality rest and recuperation along the way.

"We're actively expanding our network of modern multifunctional roadside service areas for motorists. These locations improve road safety and make driving on highways much more comfortable. At the new multifunctional roadside service area, motorists can not only grab a quick bite but also purchase hot meals. For families with small children, the building is equipped with a changing table, and there's an outdoor playground for toddlers with a perimeter fence and a sports area. This roadside service facility will be further developed. A single service building and other popular amenities will be built on its premises," said Vyacheslav Petushenko.

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Marat Khusnullin: More than 36.4 million square meters of housing have been commissioned with the participation of DOM.RF since 2021.

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Since 2021, over 36.4 million square meters of housing have been built in 75 Russian regions using DOM.RF mechanisms and tools. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the DOM.RF Supervisory Board.

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Tatyana Golikova and Mikhail Murashko opened new medical facilities in four regions.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and Health Minister Mikhail Murashko opened new medical facilities in four regions of the country via videoconference. During the event, heads of medical organizations and heads of federal subjects reported on the commissioning of the facilities.

"Today, we are opening new healthcare facilities via videoconferencing in four regions of our country. New clinics will open their doors for nearly 48,000 residents of the Voronezh Region, the Udmurt Republic, and the Republic of Bashkortostan, and in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, the Republican Clinical Hospital, serving the entire region, will receive a new admissions department. This is another contribution to achieving the national goal of 'preserving the population, improving health and well-being, and supporting families,' announced by the President," emphasized Tatyana Golikova.

She added that last year saw the completion of the national project "Healthcare," which has been modernizing primary healthcare throughout the country since 2021. "During this period, more than 12,000 facilities were built and renovated, medical organizations received over 221,000 units of new medical equipment, and over 20,000 vehicles were delivered to ensure the fastest possible medical care. I am confident that the clinics we are opening today will not only make care more accessible but will also expand opportunities for residents in terms of preventative care, providing additional opportunities for screenings and preventative examinations. Over the course of 2024, nearly 89 million people in our country received preventative examinations, and 77 million in the first 10 months of this year. This is a 3% increase compared to the same period last year," said Tatyana Golikova.

In addition, over the past period of this year, more than 985,000 employed citizens have undergone workplace screening, and more than 1.7 million people with risk factors for chronic non-communicable diseases have been examined as part of dynamic monitoring, and individual healthy lifestyle programs have been developed for them.

By decision of the head of state, new national projects were launched this year. Healthcare development activities are included in three national projects: "Long and Active Life," "Family," and "New Health-Saving Technologies." The modernization of primary care continues in all regions until 2030. Three new clinics have been established as part of this program.

"Today, we are opening a new emergency department at the republican hospital in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. Construction began in 2023 with regional funding. The federal project 'Improving Emergency Medical Care,' which is part of the national project 'Long and Active Life,' helped equip it with medical equipment. In total, at least 99 hospital emergency departments will be created across the country by 2030 as part of this federal project," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

Health Minister Mikhail Murashko noted that each facility represents a new lifesaving hub, a center for healthy living and prevention, and ensures access to high-quality medical care for thousands of people.

"In 2025, 683 new medical facilities, including modular ones, have already been commissioned across the country's regions and are providing medical care. Additionally, 1,381 medical facilities have been overhauled, outfitted, and equipped," the Minister of Health noted.

Such a large number of primary care medical organizations is fundamentally changing the landscape of medical care, added Mikhail Murashko.

"Convenience combined with information technologies such as electronic medical records, appointment scheduling, and much more make the work of medical personnel more comfortable," he noted.

As part of the event, new medical facilities were opened in 4 regions:

A new outpatient clinic has opened in the Republic of Bashkortostan at the Askinsky Central District Hospital. Designed to handle 250 visits per shift, it will serve over 17,000 residents of the region. The facility was built as part of the primary healthcare modernization program and is fully equipped with modern technology.

A children's clinic has opened in the Voronezh Region at the Bobrovskaya District Hospital, with a capacity of 150 visits per shift. It provides a wide range of medical care using modern equipment.

A new five-story outpatient clinic, designed to handle 500 visits per shift, has opened in Sarapul, Udmurt Republic. The facility will serve over 23,000 people and include diagnostic, treatment, and preventive care units, as well as an outpatient oncology center.

Russia's second inpatient emergency medical care unit has opened in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic following a major renovation. The unit is organized according to color zones, equipped with modern diagnostic equipment, and designed to handle high-volume workloads.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: Over the past three years, the number of applications for the Challenge award has tripled.

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On December 15, the winners of the 2025 national award for future technologies, "Challenge," were announced at Cyberdom in Moscow.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko welcomed the participants.

"Science drives progress forward, serves as the main impetus for development, and helps us achieve technological leadership—a national goal defined by our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Today, research and development is a top priority in Russia. Extensive work is being carried out within the framework of the national project 'Youth and Children' and the Decade of Science and Technology, declared by the head of state. National technological leadership projects have been launched. Particular attention is being paid to training personnel, popularizing scientific knowledge, and enhancing the prestige of the scientific profession," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Vyzov Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations.

He emphasized that the government isn't the only one supporting science and technology today. Business and the non-profit sector are actively involved in this process. This award is a shining example of this synergy.

"The Challenge Prize recognizes talented researchers and their projects that have great potential and truly change the scientific landscape. The prize is becoming increasingly popular—the number of applications has tripled in three years. This season, there are already more than 630, and the number of participating countries has increased to 40 in 2025," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He expressed confidence that this prestigious award will motivate new discoveries and scientific breakthroughs: "We will continue to attract world-class scientists to work in Russia, develop scientific cooperation, and do everything possible to ensure that our science remains open, in demand, and interesting."

Vera Vil, Head of the Laboratory of Industrial Chemistry at the N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, was awarded the "Perspective" prize for developing methods for forming new chemical bonds using electric current and organic peroxides.

The winner in the Engineering Solution category was Mikhail Skupov, Deputy Director General of the A.A. Bochvar High-Tech Research Institute of Inorganic Materials (VNIINM). The co-laureate was Alexey Glushenkov, VNIINM's chief expert. They received the award for developing a technology for the industrial production of nitride nuclear fuel.

Ilya Yampolsky, chief researcher at the Laboratory of Chemistry of Metabolic Pathways at the M.M. Shemyakin and Yu.A. Ovchinnikov Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, was named the Breakthrough Prize laureate. He received the Challenge Prize for deciphering the molecular mechanisms of bioluminescence and creating luminescent plants.

The winner of the "Scientist of the Year" award is Stepan Kalmykov, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Head of the Department of Radiochemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry at Lomonosov Moscow State University. He received the prize for fundamental and applied research in radiochemistry and radiochemical technologies.

University of Southern California professor Valery Fokin received the title of laureate in the international Discovery category for his invention of the reaction that defined click chemistry and transformed molecular science and the chemistry of living systems.

The Challenge Prize is awarded for science-intensive developments that have significant potential to improve people's lives and have a practical implementation horizon of up to 10 years. Winners are recognized in five categories: "Prospect," "Engineering Solution," "Breakthrough," "Scientist of the Year," and "Discovery."

The event was also attended by Natalia Tretyak, CEO of the Vyzov Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations; Artem Oganov, Chair of the Vyzov Prize Scientific Committee, Distinguished Professor at Skoltech, Professor at the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Member of the European Academy; Dmitry Zauers, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank and Member of the Vyzov Foundation Council; Andrey Timonov, Director of the Communications Department of the Rosatom State Corporation; and Konstantin Bogomolov, Director and Artistic Director of the Bronnaya Theatre and the Melnikov Theatre-Stage.

The organizer and founder of the national award in the field of future technologies "Challenge" is the "Challenge" Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations. Gazprombank is the award's co-founder. Partners include the state corporation Rosatom, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Government of Moscow. The communications partner is the media holding MAER.

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Marat Khusnullin: 455 companies are implementing investment projects in the free economic zones of Donbas and Novorossiya.

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Free economic zones (FEZs) in the reunited regions facilitate their economic development. This government support mechanism is in demand by both large and small businesses. To date, 455 investors have joined the SEZ. Together, they are restoring the industrial and entrepreneurial potential of the historical regions. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The activities of the 455 companies participating in the SEZ are aimed at developing the industrial, agricultural, energy, and other economic sectors of the reunited regions. They operate under conditions of tax breaks and other incentives. While there have been tangible results, there is still significant room for growth. The social impact of the SEZ is also important: 104,000 people have been provided with jobs," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the Territorial Development Fund, as the SEZ's management company, regularly includes business representatives from all four reunified regions in the register of participants. Construction companies are increasingly becoming new participants.

"As of today, 32 plots totaling 142 hectares have been transferred to developers from the FRT land bank. In total, the SEZ registry includes 46 housing construction companies planning to build over 1.3 million square meters of housing. Overall, SEZ participants have already attracted approximately 70 billion rubles in investment to the regions," said FRT CEO Vasily Kupyzin.

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The government has approved target indicators for Russia's technology policy.

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Resolution of December 5, 2025 No. 1990

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree approving a list of target indicators for ensuring Russia's technological leadership, medium- and long-term technology development in economic sectors, as well as rules for calculating them and monitoring their achievement.

The main goal of the document is to create a unified system for assessing Russia's technological development to achieve national goals and implement the new federal law "On Technological Policy."

Target indicators for ensuring technological leadership characterize the development of high-tech products and the technologies necessary for their creation, and form the basis for assessing the effectiveness of Russia's technological policy.

The new resolution defines the country's level of technological independence and its level of technological superiority over foreign analogues in priority high-tech products using such indicators.

The achieved level of technological independence and technological superiority are designated as target indicators for the medium-term and long-term development of technologies in economic sectors.

Work to achieve target indicators will be carried out within the framework of national projects to ensure technological leadership, medium- and long-term technology development plans, projects to develop cross-cutting technologies, and innovative development programs for organizations with state participation.

Speaking about the decision made at a meeting on the implementation of technology policy held on December 15 at the Technopolis Moscow SEZ, Mikhail Mishustin noted that the comprehensive system for assessing technological development will demonstrate the progress of the development of high-tech solutions and products based on domestic technologies, determine the country's level of independence in priority developments, and characterize our level of leadership when compared with foreign counterparts. The metrics approved by the resolution will be integrated into national projects and will serve as benchmarks for bringing product performance up to the best international standards.

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Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting on the implementation of technology policy.

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M. Mishustin:

"To accelerate the growth of industries, regions, and the economy as a whole, it's important to continue implementing breakthrough ideas and developing a strong industrial base. Advanced solutions must be widely adopted and replicated across all sectors so that their use improves the quality of Russian goods and services and helps make the lives of our citizens more convenient and comfortable."

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Mikhail Mishustin visited the practical training center for mechanical engineering at the Technopolis Moscow SEZ.

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The Prime Minister toured the center's production workshops and laboratories, spoke with students, and watched presentations on training in the secondary vocational education system.

Advanced training programs, workshops equipped with modern equipment, and close collaboration with future employers will ensure high-quality training for sought-after specialists.

The center's floor space exceeds 3,000 square meters, allowing it to train over 1,500 people annually. Over the course of their studies (2 years and 10 months), each student will receive 2,000 hours of in-depth practical training. This represents approximately 65% of the total time allocated for developing professional skills.

Previously, from 2018 to 2023, the site housed a multidisciplinary college. In 2023, design work was completed in collaboration with employers. In 2024–2025, the site was reorganized into a practical training center.

In the 2025/2026 academic year, students from six colleges will study at the site:

GBPOU "Moscow State Educational Complex"; GBPOU "Polytechnic College named after P.A. Ovchinnikov"; GBPOU "Moscow Technological College named after I.A. Likhachev"; GAPOU "Polytechnic College No. 8 named after I.F. Pavlov"; GBPOU "Moscow Publishing and Printing College named after I. Fedorov"; GBPOU "Moscow Industrial College".

Students will be able to master three in-demand specialties, gaining additional qualifications in each:

Mechanical Engineering Technology. Occupations: 3rd-category turner, 3rd-category milling machine operator, 2nd-category grinder, 4th-category CNC machine operator. Machine tool setup operator. Occupations: 3rd-category turner, 3rd-category milling machine operator, 4th-category CNC machine operator. Installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of industrial equipment (by industry). Occupation: 4th-category CNC machine operator.

Unique features of the center:

Co-location with industrial partners—future employers. Involvement of specialists from Technopolis Moscow SEZ residents to train students. Students solve production problems at Technopolis Moscow SEZ residents, and drawings of real components are included in practical projects. The entire manufacturing cycle is carried out using Russian software, from drawing creation to generating a quality report on the finished product.

The center houses a high-tech complex, including five workshops equipped with 69 machines, as well as three laboratories:

Workshop of milling machines with numerical control. The equipment allows processing of medium- and large-sized parts in accordance with professional standards.
Workshop of lathes with numerical control. The equipment is distinguished by its versatility – it can efficiently perform all basic (roughing and finishing) turning operations: external turning, drilling, boring, cutting, threading.
Workshop of universal milling machines. The equipment allows for complex processing of parts with complex geometry, including milling, drilling, boring and other technological operations.
A workshop of universal lathes, the equipment of which allows students to gain practical skills on real production equipment, which significantly reduces the adaptation period when moving to work in industry.
A workshop of special machines with a materials science department, in which machines allow high-precision processing of various types and types of parts.
An area with a laser complex for high-speed cutting of sheet metals (part of the special machines workshop). Students hone their laser cutting skills for a variety of sheet materials up to 8mm thick with high precision. The work includes creating a control program that sets the trajectory of the laser and the intensity of its radiation, setting up equipment, subsequent cleaning and processing of manufactured semi-finished products.
Drawing laboratory. Here students develop practical skills in technical drawing, which are the foundation for working with design documentation and creating three-dimensional models of parts and the final product. They also receive access to the next stage of the technological process of manufacturing a part in the computer-aided design laboratory.
The laboratory of computer-aided design systems is equipped with modern software.
The metrology laboratory is equipped with modern measuring equipment and professional tools that provide precise quality control of products and assembly units.

Practical classes are taught by 16 experienced and competent industrial training instructors from the college, as well as six current employees of residents of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ: UEC-Salut, a branch of UEC JSC, SKTB PR LLC, TZMOI JSC, NPP Toriy JSC, and Mikrobor LLC. Each student has access to state-of-the-art equipment.

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