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NSU scientists have created a nanoantenna sensor to detect a biomarker for early cancer diagnosis.

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A terahertz nanoantenna sensor for detecting the biomarker L-2-hydroxyglutarate was created by researchers at the Laboratory for Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics at the Analytical and Technological Research Center "High Technologies and Nanostructured Materials." Faculty of Physics Novosibirsk State University. L-2-hydroxyglutarate and its enantiomer (the "mirror image" of the substance molecule), D-2 hydroxyglutarate, are formed as a result of specific changes in cellular metabolism in various types of cancer. As the pathological process progresses, the level of biomarkers in the body increases, and they accumulate in affected organs and tissues, as well as in the blood of cancer patients. Early detection of this biomarker and determination of its concentration in the body are crucial for developing a treatment strategy and assessing the effectiveness of cancer therapy. The sensor developers presented the results of their study in the article "Terahertz nanoantenna sensor for detecting the biomarker L-2-hydroxyglutarate: design optimization and testing" (“Terahertz nanoantenna sensor for detection of biomarker L‑2‑Hydroxyglutarate, design optimization and testing”), published in the journal Optical and Quantum Electronics.

— L-2-hydroxyglutarate plays an important role in many physiological processes and is considered as a biomarker for various types of cancer. An increase in its level occurs in malignant tumors of the brain, pancreas, kidneys and other organs. To correctly diagnose and predict the course of the disease, it is necessary to know what the concentration of L-2-hydroxyglutarate is in the patient’s organs and tissues. For these purposes, gas and liquid chromatography methods are currently used in combination with mass spectrometry to determine the level of this biomarker in blood serum and cerebrospinal fluid. These methods require complex sample preparation and expensive equipment. There are other diagnostic methods aimed at detecting changes in blood composition, but they require a long time and, as a rule, they are performed strictly according to medical indications. Some diseases develop covertly for a long time, so their timely detection is difficult. For example, glioma, a tumor that affects the glial cells of the brain or spinal cord, often does not make itself felt until a certain point, often appearing in late stages, when therapy is either ineffective or completely impossible. Therefore, we have attempted to develop optical systems capable of performing rapid diagnostics by detecting excess concentrations of L-2-hydroxyglutarate and D-2 hydroxyglutarate, as well as changes in their ratio. Our development can make it possible to detect oncological diseases in the early stages and, therefore, begin treatment in a timely manner,” said Nazar Nikolaev, Candidate of Technical Sciences, senior researcher at the Laboratory of Functional Diagnostics of Low-Dimensional Structures for Nanoelectronics, ATIC FF NSU, as well as the head of the Terahertz Photonics Laboratories at the Institute of Automation and Energy SB RAS.

A team of six scientists from NSU, the Institute of Automation and Electrometry SB RAS, and the A.V. Rzhanov Institute of Semiconductor Physics SB RAS collaborated on the development of new optical sensors. They drew on the research of their colleagues in China, who conducted spectroscopy of the biomarkers L-2-hydroxyglutarate and D-2 hydroxyglutarate and found that the spectra of these isomers in the far-infrared (terahertz) range differ. The L-isomer has a characteristic absorption peak near 1.337 THz, while the D-isomer has a peak near 1.695 THz. Based on these data, the laboratory's researchers developed a new type of optical sensor based on terahertz nanoantennas for detecting L-2-hydroxyglutarate in biological samples.

The device is an array of gold nanoantennas on a silicon substrate. NSU scientists performed electrodynamic calculations of the sensor structure and optimized the geometric parameters to excite plasmon resonance at the required frequency for this biomarker – 1.337 THz. The sensor was fabricated using nanolithography at the Institute of Semiconductor Physics SB RAS and characterized using scanning electron microscopy. Spectral measurements and testing of the sensor were conducted at the Spectroscopy and Optics Shared Use Center of the Institute of Automation SB RAS. Its specific sensitivity to the L-2-hydroxyglutarate biomarker was confirmed experimentally using pulsed terahertz spectroscopy. By monitoring the resonance behavior in the sensor's transmission spectrum with increasing L-2-hydroxyglutarate concentration, the researchers determined the sensor's sensitivity. The study identified the device's shortcomings and proposed a solution to improve its sensitivity and biomarker level detection accuracy.

The nanoantenna itself is a simple dipole resonator. With a length close to half the wavelength, it effectively interacts with the electromagnetic wave, whose energy is concentrated at the antenna ends. In our case, the antenna length is approximately 40 µm. The prefix "nano" means that we moved the antennas end-to-end and created the smallest possible gap between them. This gap is approximately 100 nanometers. The University team was tasked with optimizing the antenna dimensions to increase the field strength at a frequency of 1.337 THz in the nanogap. As the field strength increases, so does the sensor sensitivity. The sensor design itself was not new, but the engineering task of optimizing it for the terahertz frequency range was our first. After testing, we identified key ways to increase the sensitivity of this class of sensors, related to further increasing the signal-to-noise ratio and increasing the spectral resolution of the entire sensor system, for example, by applying an antireflective coating to the back of the sensor or increasing the thickness of its substrate, explained Nazar Nikolaev.

Scientists claim that in a similar way it is possible to make a sensor for detecting the biomarker D-2 hydroxyglutarate, which has a resonance frequency of about 1.695 THz, and, combining it with one already developed for the biomarker L-2-hydroxyglutarate, obtain a universal device that works to detect the amount of both isomers. However, in the process of working on these devices, they identified a number of shortcomings of the technical approach using nanoantennas. The plasmon surface resonance interacting with the biomarker molecule is an absorption resonance: interacting with an electromagnetic wave, the nanoantenna absorbs energy, and a dip is formed in the corresponding region of the spectrum. To assess the concentration of a biomarker, it is necessary to study changes in the characteristics of a given dip: amplitude, frequency shift. And a problem arises: due to the absorption of energy in this area, the signal-to-noise ratio decreases. Therefore, strong noise does not allow one to reliably determine the presence and concentration of a small amount of a substance. It became obvious that such a design as nanoantennas is not the optimal technical solution. Scientists have proposed another approach to solving the problem, based on an inverse structure, i.e. instead of thin metal strips (antennas) there are slits. The metal surface of the sensor must be solid, in which nano-sized slits are cut. This structure must have an inverse spectrum – not energy absorption at the operating frequency, but maximum transmission at a given frequency and suppression of other frequencies. Then the optimal signal amplitude and high signal-to-noise ratio will be achieved, which will improve the diagnostic accuracy. Now scientists have to translate the results of their research into a new device. They have already begun to develop a new sensor that will not have the shortcomings identified in the nanoantenna sensor. Work on it is expected to be completed this year.

We anticipate that the new sensor will produce more reliable results and lower measurement noise. If this is confirmed, we will be able to move on to testing not model solutions of the substance, as in the previous stage of research, but blood serum, which is a complex biological fluid. This will allow us to test our sensor for detecting the L-2-hydroxyglutarate biomarker under conditions close to real-world conditions. Potentially, if successful, our device could be used in clinical diagnostics. However, to test the sensor and detect this biomarker, we currently use expensive systems with a wide spectral range. Only specialized specialists with the skills to configure and process data can operate such laboratory equipment. However, since real-world practice requires only resonant frequency analysis, the entire diagnostic system can be simplified by transferring it to a more accessible single-frequency radiation source. With further development of the appropriate software, this diagnostic equipment could be used by medical professionals without the need for specialized physicists. However, even if our new sensor proves effective, it will require several years of engineering and design work, as well as the device's certification process, said Nazar Nikolaev.

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Silver medals in the intercollegiate darts competition

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The "Vigor and Health" Spartakiad for faculty and staff of higher education institutions in the Novosibirsk Region continues. The NSU team took second place in the darts competition, which was held using the "Grand Round" system.

In the individual competition, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Education Sofia Zakharova took first place with a record score of 419 points!

The team also had excellent performances from:

Alexey Sokorev, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Chemistry; Vilya Yeltsov, Associate Professor, Department of General Chemistry; Anton Mamekov, Senior Lecturer, Department of Physical Chemistry

Congratulations to the NSU team on their excellent performance!

Our university took 6th place in the chess competition at the regional interuniversity Spartakiad.

Team members: Alexey Egitov, Assistant Professor at the Department of Differential and Statistical Analysis of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Evgeny Korolev, Head of the Institute of Physical and Mathematical Problems; Victoria Vybornova, NSU History Museum, 1st category curator

We thank everyone for competing in the chess tournament and wish them success next year!

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NSU teachers are prize winners of the regional Spartakiad

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From January to February, the annual traditional "Cheerfulness and Health" Spartakiad is held among faculty and staff of higher education institutions in the Novosibirsk region. The NSU team won silver in the badminton competition! In a very close final, our athletes lost to the NSTU team 2-3.

Team members: Alexander Ulyanov, Associate Professor, Department of Higher Mathematics; Anton Mamekov, Senior Lecturer, KAFV NSU; Elena Voytishek, Head of the Department of Oriental Studies, GIM; and Mikhail Khrushchev, Assistant, KAFV

The Spartakiad features 10 sports: badminton, billiards, volleyball, darts, cross-country skiing, swimming, shooting, table tennis, chess, and a new sport – bowling. The top seven results count toward the university's overall standings, so the competition will be fierce.

We are pleased to congratulate our badminton team on their excellent performance!

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An NSU astronomer captured comet 240P/NEAT and a fragment that broke off from it.

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Mikhail Maslov, an engineer at the Vega Observatory of the NSU Physics Department, photographed comet 240P/NEAT and a fragment that broke off from it through a telescope. The images were taken near the village of Verkh-Irmen in the Novosibirsk region on February 4, 2026.

Comet 240P/NEAT was discovered in 2002 by the American Near Earth Asteroid Tracking (NEAT) system. It is a medium-sized Jupiter-family comet with an orbital period of 7-8 years.

"During this comet's previous returns in 2010 and 2018, it exhibited brightness fluctuations—flares or, conversely, a loss of brightness—which suggests possible fragmentation or ejections of clouds of nuclear material, although no obvious fragments were observed during these returns," said Mikhail Maslov.

This time, during the comet's return, a fragment broke off from it, which was first noticed in October 2025.

"Comet fragmentation, which can be observed, is not a very frequent event, but it nevertheless occurs fairly regularly. Excluding solar comets, it occurs for observed comets approximately once every two to three years, but this is a very rough estimate," explained Mikhail Maslov.

In this image, the main comet, 240P/NEAT, is in the center, and a fragment designated 240P/NEAT B is visible as a smaller comet to the right and below the main comet. The conditions for shooting were not ideal, as there was significant light pollution.

"The fragment itself is currently approximately 30 times dimmer than the main comet. At the time of the photograph, the comet was 2.16 AU from the Sun (approximately 322 million km) and 1.73 AU from Earth (approximately 258 million km). It passed perihelion (its closest distance to the Sun) on December 19 of last year, meaning it is now moving away from the Sun," added Mikhail Maslov.

The comet and its fragment can only be observed visually through large professional telescopes, but thanks to the accumulation of light, they can also be photographed through an amateur telescope.

"The comet's brightness during the photograph was 12.5 magnitudes, and the fragment's brightness was around 16, far beyond the naked eye's visibility limit of 5-6 magnitudes. The comet is invisible even in amateur telescopes, and only the largest ones, 30-40 cm in diameter, can be seen, and even then, at the limit of their visibility under dark skies. To visually observe the fragment, professional telescopes, probably at least a meter in diameter, would be required. However, thanks to the accumulation of light, the comet and fragment can be captured in photographs through an amateur telescope," concluded Mikhail Maslov.

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Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Airat Gatiyatov assessed the level of readiness of the second phase of the NSU campus facilities.

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On behalf of the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Valery Falkov, Deputy Minister Airat Gatiyatov visited the construction site of the second phase of the project during a working visit to Novosibirsk.new campus of NSU, which is being built within the framework of the national project "Youth and Children" – an educational and scientific centerInstitute of Medicine and Medical Technologies(UNC IMMT) and the NSU Research Center (R&D Center). Construction of these facilities is scheduled for completion this year.

Together with Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrey Travnikov and NSU Rector Dmitry Pyshny, the Deputy Minister of Education and Science inspected the facilities of the world-class campus under construction and held a meeting on the project's implementation.

The construction of NSU's new campus consists of several phases. The first phase includes the academic building.Specialized Scientific Center of Novosibirsk State UniversityThe NSU Specialized Scientific Center (SENC) recreation center and NSU dormitory complex, which accommodates 690 students, were commissioned and have been operational since September 1, 2024. One of the second-stage facilities, the classroom building, opened in late August 2025. It will be able to accommodate approximately 1,700 students at a time. The building includes four classrooms, the largest of which can accommodate 400 students, a research library, a student project center, coworking spaces, and a conference hall.

The new building of the NSU Institute of Medical and Mathematical Technologies (IMMT) will provide training facilities for over 700 students in medical fields, including new programs such as Medical Cybernetics and Industrial Pharmacy, which opened at NSU in 2025. It will house practical workshops and laboratories for molecular pharmacology, metabolomic research, medicinal chemistry, molecular virology, oncology, and other fields, as well as a simulation center for practicing the practical skills of future doctors.

The NSU Research Center building will house up to 180 university researchers—graduate students and young scientists. Promising scientific and technological areas will be developed there, including space instrumentation, photonics and sensors, biomedical and pharmaceutical technologies, synchrotron technologies, high-performance computing, and others. The Research Center will also house a pilot production facility for biotech products.

"NSU's new campus is an investment in the future of Russian science and education. It's creating an environment where education, research, and technology work together as a unified system, and where students and young scientists are provided with world-class opportunities," noted Airat Gatiyatov.

Construction and installation work has been fully completed at the NSU IMMT USC building, including laying walls and partitions, installing the roof, stained-glass windows, and the façade. Interior finishing is well underway: ceilings and walls are complete, electrical wiring and outlets are being installed, elevator installation is complete, and door installation has begun. Commissioning of internal utility systems, such as fire alarms, has also begun. Partial deliveries of equipment and furniture have begun.

Interior finishing work is also underway at the NSU Research Center, and preparations have begun for the installation of cleanrooms. The technical readiness of the NSU Research Center and the NSU Institute of Mathematics and Mechanics (IMMT) Research Center buildings is 73.5% and 84.5%, respectively.

At the direction of President Vladimir Putin, a network of modern campuses is being created in Russia. By 2030, the country is expected to have a constellation of 25 campuses. The Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education and Science are leading this effort. Funding for the project is provided by federal and regional budgets, as well as extra-budgetary sources.

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Denis Manturov: The front received another batch of equipment.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov attended a ceremony handing over 125 units of equipment to military personnel. The Niva and UAZ SUVs, as well as KamAZ, Sobol, and UAZ (Bukhanka) trucks, and Chaborz buggies will be sent to the front, where they are currently in high demand.

In accordance with the Russian President's directive, the Government is allocating the necessary funds, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade is organizing the procurement and donation of equipment to meet the needs of the special military operation. These deliveries, supported by the People's Front, have been ongoing for three years now, and during this time, military personnel have received over 7,000 vehicles.

"We continue to implement the task set by the President and are delivering another batch of vehicles to the troops. Units in five military districts will receive these models, which are in high demand at the front, used for transporting troops, delivering ammunition, rotating assault teams, and evacuating the wounded. Clearly, this is only a small part of what the government and volunteers are doing for the front. But for those who heroically defend the interests of the country, no matter what, every support is crucial. Therefore, we will continue to find ways to further expand this support," said Denis Manturov.

The People's Front equipped the donated vehicles with additional individual kits for the soldiers. Each car and buggy was equipped with night vision goggles, Kevlar vests, Bulat drone detection devices, drone backpacks, nutrition bars, thermal mugs, and power banks.

"Once again, we are handing over equipment to our soldiers on the hospitable soil of Rostov. We have 125 all-terrain vehicles here, including Nivas and UAZs in various configurations. There are also ambulances, buggies, several KamAZ trucks, and the star of the UAZ constellation (the "Bukhanka"), all equipped with anti-fragmentation blankets. Vehicles with such protection are particularly effective in evacuating the wounded. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude for this ongoing support from the Government of the Russian Federation," said Mikhail Kuznetsov, head of the People's Front Executive Committee.

The People's Regiments donated 10 camouflage kits for trucks, 58 garage-canopies for passenger vehicles, and four for heavy trucks to the troops. In addition, the troops received 74 sets of 3D-printed items, 199 retort bags, 36 sun protection sleeves for drone operators, 75 urban camouflage nets designed to look like garbage, and four Leshy (Leshy) suits in the same color scheme.

"The Rostov Region has remained a strong support base since the start of the special military operation. The regional government and residents have already delivered nearly 9,000 tons of aid and equipment to the front lines. These figures represent lives saved, missions accomplished, and support for our soldiers who are steadfastly fighting on the front lines," noted Rostov Region Governor Yuri Slyusar.

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Dmitry Patrushev: Funding for forest fire suppression measures in 2026 will amount to approximately 27 billion rubles.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting on preparedness to ensure the safety of the 2026 flood and fire season. The event was held at the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations' situation center. All relevant federal agencies participated—the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, Roshydromet, Rostekhnadzor, Rosprirodnadzor, Rosvodresursy, and Rosleskhoz—as well as the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Thanks to this format of cooperation, significant consequences of adverse natural events were avoided last year.

"Last year, the area burned by fire was reduced by almost half. The Russian government allocated approximately 20 billion rubles for forest fire prevention and control in 2025. This funding included the creation of a forest fire center in the Far East and the upgrading of the equipment of units in the regions most prone to fires. This year, funding for related activities has been increased by another 7 billion rubles. Specifically, there are plans to establish 11 new air units and strengthen 40 existing ones," said Dmitry Patrushev.

This year, the procurement of video cameras will continue, which will improve the speed of wildfire detection. Forest firefighting equipment will be updated, including for new regions. Additional funds for forest fire prevention and control will be provided to 19 regions. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized to the meeting participants that all measures must be carried out efficiently and before the onset of the fire season.

Roshydromet has been tasked with preparing a comprehensive wildfire forecast. Rosleskhoz is tasked with inspecting all regions for the season's preparedness, paying particular attention to the condition of equipment and the staffing levels of units, as well as forest fire prevention measures. Ground and air patrols must also be monitored regularly.

Ivan Sovetnikov, head of the Federal Forestry Agency, spoke about joint preparations with the regions for the fire season. He noted that increased federal funding will, among other things, allow for the hiring of over a thousand new employees.

Dmitry Patrushev recalled that, in accordance with the Presidential Decree, the goal is to halve the area of forest fires by 2030. Furthermore, this year, almost 85% of fires must be extinguished within 24 hours of detection. Last year, not all regions met this requirement.

The leaders of the most fire-prone regions of the Russian Federation briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on their efforts to protect populated areas from wildfires, organize firefighting efforts in hard-to-reach areas, and prevent agricultural fires. Dmitry Patrushev emphasized the importance of regions informing local governments about fire safety requirements in populated areas prone to wildfires. Furthermore, it is necessary to inspect social infrastructure, energy, transportation, and agricultural land bordering forested areas to ensure preventative measures are in place.

The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources has been instructed to pay special attention to ensuring fire safety in specially protected natural areas.

At the end of the meeting, Dmitry Patrushev emphasized the importance of high-quality interagency cooperation. This can be organized through exercises and unscheduled inspections conducted by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations. Furthermore, headquarters have been established at the federal level and in each region to prevent and respond to potential emergencies. The experience of the district headquarters in the central part of the country has proven its effectiveness and will continue to function. The Deputy Prime Minister also recommended establishing similar headquarters in each federal district.

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Dmitry Patrushev: In 2026, approximately 9 billion rubles have been allocated for the construction of hydraulic structures and the clearing of water bodies.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting on preparedness to ensure the safety of the 2026 flood and fire season. The event was held at the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations' situation center. All relevant federal agencies participated—the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, Roshydromet, Rostekhnadzor, Rosprirodnadzor, Rosvodresursy, and Rosleskhoz—as well as the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. This format of cooperation helped prevent significant consequences from adverse natural events last year.

According to preliminary estimates from Roshydromet, precipitation has already exceeded normal levels across most of the country. Moreover, sharp temperature fluctuations are possible in the European part of Russia in late February and March, which could lead to dangerously high water levels. Furthermore, challenging conditions are expected in the Siberian and Far Eastern Federal Districts.

"In 2025, 34 hydraulic engineering and protective structures were built and repaired. This year, the Russian government has allocated approximately 9 billion rubles for this area of work, as well as for the cleanup of water bodies, which is a billion rubles more than last year's funding," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister announced that work on a number of major projects is expected to be completed by 2026. These include dams in Khabarovsk Krai and the Jewish Autonomous Region. Furthermore, starting this year, reservoir operating modes will be regulated through a new module in the Rosvodresursy information system.

Dmitry Kirillov, Head of the Federal Water Resources Agency, spoke about joint work with the regions to prepare reservoirs for the safe passage of floods and implement planned preventative measures. This work takes into account the climatic and geographical characteristics of the regions. Thus, reservoirs in southern Russia, including new territories, have completed their flood control tasks and are now filling. Reservoirs in central Russia will be ready by early April, and those in the Arctic, Siberia, and the Far East will be ready by May.

Dmitry Patrushev noted that Rostekhnadzor, together with regional and federal agencies, must continue monitoring the condition of hydraulic structures. Particular attention will be paid to abandoned structures.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that all preventative measures must be implemented in a timely manner to ensure effective work during the season. Roshydromet, in turn, must regularly provide agencies and regions with high-quality and comprehensive forecasts, particularly regarding flood development. Furthermore, Dmitry Patrushev instructed that the opening of additional hydrological observation posts be considered to increase monitoring coverage.

The Ministry of Natural Resources has been tasked with overseeing the implementation of planned and preventive measures by the Federal Agency for Water Resources. This includes, in particular, reservoir management, transboundary cooperation, and flood control measures in particularly hazardous areas.

Following the meeting, Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that each responsible agency and all Russian regions must develop an action plan for various flood scenarios.

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Marat Khusnullin: By decision of the government commission, DOM.RF will provide investors with an additional 37 hectares of land in 14 regions.

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Following a meeting of the Government Commission on Improving the Efficiency of Federal Property Use and Territorial Development, DOM.RF received management of an additional 37 hectares of land and over 47,000 square meters of buildings and structures in 14 regions of Russia. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DOM.RF.

"The transfer of inefficiently used federal assets to DOM.RF is a consistent step toward integrating them into economic circulation. Our goal is to create the conditions for the implementation of specific, in-demand projects, whether housing, social facilities, production, or other initiatives important to the regions. This work is carried out transparently, through public tenders, which ensures fair competition. Thus, by decision of the Government Commission for Improving the Efficiency of Federal Property Use and Territorial Development, DOM.RF received an additional 37 hectares of land and over 47,000 square meters of real estate for management. It is important that every decision of the commission contributes to the development of the regions within the framework of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,'" said Marat Khusnullin.

Following completion of the necessary preparatory procedures, these assets will be offered to investors for the placement and construction of various facilities. The transferred territories include land plots for residential construction with a total area of 4.3 hectares in the Tyva Republic, Stavropol Krai, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and Moscow Oblast. These plots have the potential to accommodate 36,000 square meters of housing. The largest housing project is planned for Stavropol Krai, where 14,800 square meters of housing are planned for construction on a 1.28-hectare plot.

The new asset portfolio places particular emphasis on cultural heritage sites. Among the lots up for auction are two historic buildings: a house in Irkutsk built in 1890, associated with Anton Chekhov, who stayed there on his way to Sakhalin, and the Benkovskys' house (last quarter of the 19th century) in Kursk. Investors who commit to restoring these buildings will be able to take advantage of preferential financing for restoration and modernization under a program operated by DOM.RF. This will help preserve these unique architectural monuments while adapting them for modern use.

"Working together with the Russian Government allows us to renew entire cities and territories. This results not only in an improved urban environment and the emergence of new neighborhoods, but also in expanded opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, especially in smaller towns and other populated areas," noted Denis Filippov, Deputy General Director of DOM.RF.

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Marat Khusnullin: Since 2021, approximately 9 million square meters of housing have been commissioned in the Volga Federal District thanks to infrastructure loans.

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Residential complex in the Chuvash Republic.

In the Volga Federal District, which comprises 14 regions, infrastructure development continues with the use of infrastructure budget loans (IBK), special treasury loans (STL), and treasury infrastructure loans (TIL). These financial support mechanisms help create and upgrade utilities, social infrastructure, road infrastructure, transport infrastructure, and tourism infrastructure, which drives overall regional development.

"Over the years, the infrastructure loan program has become extremely popular in our country's regions. The allocated funds support the construction and renovation of facilities vital to residents, as well as the development of territories. For example, projects implemented in the Volga Federal District since 2021 have contributed to the commissioning of 8.8 million square meters of housing, the attraction of approximately 534 billion rubles in extra-budgetary investment, and the creation of 32,200 jobs. The largest volume of housing commissioned thanks to infrastructure loans was in the Republic of Tatarstan (4.6 million square meters), the Penza Region (1.15 million square meters), and the Perm Krai (816,000 square meters)," said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

According to First Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities Alexander Lomakin, a total of 447 projects and events are planned to be completed in the Volga Federal District using funds from the IBC, SKK, and KIK.

"Since 2021, 154 projects and activities have been completed. These include the Tolyatti bypass with a bridge crossing over the Volga River as part of the Europe-Western China international transport route, the Alekseyevskoye-Almetyevsk road in the Republic of Tatarstan, and the first phase of construction of the Stolypin Industrial Park in the Saratov Region, including the creation of the necessary engineering infrastructure and the construction of the road with sidewalks. Furthermore, the delivery of new public transport has been fully completed—the regions have received 1,469 buses thanks to the SCC," noted Alexander Lomakin.

Implementation of projects financed by infrastructure loans continues – approximately 300 projects and activities are underway in the Volga Federal District, including the construction of the main sewage pumping station in Neftekamsk in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund, noted that the Volga Federal District's government commission on regional development also approved treasury infrastructure loans totaling 63.09 billion rubles in 2025.

"Under the housing and utilities caps, 45.03 billion rubles have been distributed among the constituent entities of the Volga Federal District for 214 projects and activities. Moreover, six utility infrastructure projects have already been commissioned in the Penza Region. Another 21.7 billion rubles have been approved for 31 projects through the KIK tender. In accordance with the instructions of the President of Russia, 1.4 billion rubles have been approved for the purchase of public transport," said Vasily Kupyzin.

The Ministry of Construction oversees the infrastructure loan program. The Territorial Development Fund participates in the project implementation.

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