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Water supply and sanitation networks have been upgraded in the Presnensky District.

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Over 4.2 kilometers of utility lines were modernized by specialists from the Moscow City Services Complex in the Presnensky District of the capital. The work covered water supply and wastewater disposal systems. Nearly three kilometers were built, and over 1.2 kilometers were reconstructed. The diameter of the installed pipes ranged from 100 to 400 millimeters.

Specialists updated networks in the historic development area and also installed utilities for new urban projects—for example, a multifunctional complex with underground parking located on Elektrichesky Lane.

The work involved using modern materials made from high-strength, domestically produced polyethylene. These pipes can withstand external pressure and the stresses of pressurized water transport. The smooth inner surface reduces hydraulic resistance and slows the formation of scale and salt deposits. Furthermore, these materials are corrosion-resistant.

To upgrade and install city utilities, Mosvodokanal specialists primarily used trenchless technologies, which minimizes environmental impact and reduces project implementation time.

IN Moscow's urban infrastructure complex They noted that the projects being implemented in the capital to improve and create a comfortable urban environment are in line with the goals and objectives of the national project Infrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Two business premises near the Tulskaya metro station have been put up for auction.

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The city put it up for public auction two non-residential premises for businesses. They are located near the Tulskaya metro station and are available for flexible use. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"To find the most suitable commercial real estate, entrepreneurs can use the capital's investment portal. To ensure the most accurate search, they can filter by district, metro station, area, starting price, and other parameters. Two premises in the Danilovsky District are currently available for purchase by investors. The flexible use of the premises allows for the opening of a dry cleaner, workshop, delivery service, or other business. The Tulskaya metro station is within walking distance. The bidding period ends on December 2, and the auctions themselves will take place on December 12," said Kirill Purtov.

The premises, measuring 32.6 and 39.7 square meters, are located at 69a Dubininskaya Street. They are on the ground floor and connected to the main utilities.

Both legal entities and individuals can participate in the auctions. Registration on the Roseltorg online platform and a qualified electronic signature are required.

The capital is putting various properties up for auction, and the investment portal is serving as a showcase for them. In the section Moscow Auctions Information about the lots is published, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of sale.

The development of electronic services for business is in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found at special page.

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Fairytale performances will be shown in the southeast of the capital as part of the "Winter in Moscow" project.

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On December 1, in the Maryino and Vykhino-Zhulebino districts, as part of the project Winter in Moscow Theatrical productions with New Year's themes will premiere.

Winter Gzhel

A dance performance immersing guests in the magic of New Year's Eve will take place in the 850th Anniversary of Moscow Park. Actors in vibrant blue and white costumes reminiscent of the world-famous Gzhel painting will present a captivating story. Audiences will enjoy round dances and acrobatic feats. Glowing snowflakes, balls, clubs, and ice floes held by dancers and jugglers will create the feeling of a true winter fairytale.

The performance's unique feature is that the actors will invite the audience to participate in the action. The show will conclude with a photo shoot—everyone will be able to take memorable photos with the actors.

The event will begin at 6:00 PM near the skating rink, opposite 21 Porechnaya Street. A food service will be available in the park.

Tales of the Old Lantern

Another performance will be shown in the park on Volgogradsky Prospekt (181, Building 1). The performance "Tales of the Old Lantern" will transport everyone present back in time a couple of centuries, when lavish balls were an integral part of the New Year and Christmas celebrations. The play's protagonist, young Sophia, attends one of these balls. Along with her, the audience will be immersed in an atmosphere of wonder, witnessing not only a theatrical production but also circus acts performed by stilt walkers and acrobats. Art objects and light displays will create a sense of magic. After the performance, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with the fairy tale characters.

Guests will also be offered interactive challenges and exciting games, such as snow darts. The show begins at 5:00 PM.

Entry to the events is free.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, foster mutual support, and create an atmosphere of unity, comfort, and festive spirit. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm social interaction during the cold season.

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In the land of vintage toys: special New Year's trees will be installed in Moscow's central squares.

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The central venues of the Moscow Seasons will be transformed into the backdrop of a captivating winter fairytale. Tall fir trees, adorned with painted ornaments and miniatures of Moscow landmarks, will sparkle on Tverskaya and Manezhnaya Squares. Brightly colored souvenir pavilions will open their doors to guests, and hundreds of garlands of lights will sparkle. This year, the decor is dedicated to the capital: its architecture, history, traditions, and people.

On Manezhnaya Square, you can admire New Year's baubles painted based on designs by Moscow artists. And the facades of the pavilions on Tverskaya Square will be framed by illuminated structures reminiscent of the contours of the capital's ancient streets.

The project's events will take place in this enchanting atmosphere. Winter in MoscowThe whole family can have a warm time there from December 1st to February 28th.

See the capital's brightest spruce tree

The centerpiece of the festive display on Tverskaya Square will be one of the capital's most original Christmas trees. Craftsmen have created it from miniature replicas of iconic Moscow buildings. According to the creators, the eight-meter-tall tree symbolizes a city where past and present intertwine in festive ornamentation. Its branches juxtapose the Bolshoi Theater, the Moscow City Hall building, Stalinist skyscrapers, VDNKh pavilions, 19th-century mansions, and, of course, the Kremlin towers. The appearance of each building has been recreated down to the last detail, and its miniature windows glow with a soft, warm light.

Work on the festive decorations for the tree lasted six months. Craftsmen meticulously crafted every element to maintain the precision of the miniatures. The tree's frame was also meticulously designed. Hundreds of small fir trees and rowan branches will be installed at its base. They will be draped in red-gold velvet curtains and decorated with bullfinch figurines, as if they had flown straight out of a 19th-century Christmas card.

Touch the traditions

Just nearby, on Manezhnaya Square, another New Year's beauty will shine—a natural 22-meter spruce, second in height only to the Kremlin's. Its decoration is inspired by antique Russian toys. Hundreds of painted baubles were created based on exclusive sketches by Moscow artists. According to their vision, the tree is intended to be a touching illustration of childhood, where miracles were a natural part of life.

The baubles are decorated with scenes from Christmas stories, fairy tales, and festive festivities. They are accented with silk flags, long gold and silver icicles, cotton wool figures, and rosy-cheeked dolls in elegant costumes.

In total, over 10,000 ornaments and five kilometers of strings of lights will be used to decorate the tree. Professional tree climbers will help install them.

Winter in Moscow — the main event of the cold season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, creating an atmosphere of unity, mutual support, comfort, and a festive spirit. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating conditions for creative development, active recreation, and warm social interaction during the cold season.

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Gorky Film Studios revealed how they cast the actors for the film "Letter to Santa Claus."

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On November 27, the pre-New Year's film for the whole family, "Letter to Santa Claus," was released. The film, produced with the support of the capital's Department of Culture, will be the year's major release for the Gorky Film Studio, part of the Moscow film cluster. This year, the studio also celebrates its 110th anniversary.

The story centers on Pyotr Bezuglov, a serious lawyer who has forgotten what it means to dream. One day, his son Vanechka discovers his father's childhood letters to Father Frost and sends them through a magical mailbox. Afterward, Pyotr's world is turned upside down: the lawyer is overtaken by all his childhood fantasies—from rivers of soda and living toys to the appearance of Natalia Oreiro, the heroine of his youth. Pyotr embarks on an incredible journey to find that mailbox, cancel his wishes, stop the chaos, and save his family.

Leading adult roles

In the film "Letter to Santa Claus," audiences will see Ivan Okhlobystin, Anton Filipenko, Kristina Asmus, Ekaterina Temnova, Dima Bilan, Anatoly Tsoi, and other renowned Russian actors. One of the film's leading roles is played by world-class Argentine actress and singer Natalia Oreiro. According to director Kirill Kuzin (author of the projects "Sergiy vs. Evil Spirits," "Diagnosis: Lucky," and "Londongrad. Know Ours"), her agreement to participate in the film was a key moment in the film's development—a casting call for Russian actors followed.

The central male role, lawyer Pyotr Bezuglov, was played by Anton Filipenko. The actor is known for his roles in the films "Poplar Fluff," "I Am a Goddess," and "First on Olympus," as well as the TV series "Frozen Land," "Project Anna Nikolaevna," and "Sasha and Peter."

"Every director usually sees two or three versions of their characters. And it's amazing to see how everyone you imagined ultimately turned out exactly how they did, how the actors played exactly what you imagined. For example, we quickly figured out who our hero was and what he was like. Anton Filipenko, while not my first choice for the role, was always on the shortlist. I imagined he would perfectly play a klutz who puffs up like a turkey when people of lower social status are in front of him. And then deflates when he sees his own father," noted Kirill Kuzin.

Ivan Okhlobystin, known for his roles in "Kholop," the series "Interns," and dozens of other projects, played the stern Papa Peter. He was also the only one who didn't have to audition for the role. The director and producers made this decision simultaneously, without consulting. They say this actor, despite his energy, is a grandfather in a good sense—someone with experience and optimism, having seen and lived through it all.

Kirill Kuzmin noted that Ivan Okhlobystin improvised the most on set, while also helping Anton Filipenko and Kristina Asmus, who played the protagonist's ex-wife and mother of his children, develop their characters. The director explained that many actresses auditioned for the lead female role. However, the star of "Interns" and "District Center" was the perfect fit, as she, with the confident gaze of a former athlete, looked the complete opposite of her on-screen partner.

Pro kids and an Argentine star

Casting actors for the children's roles proved challenging. Despite the large number of talented young actors, experience and preparation are crucial for large-scale projects. According to the director, the set can be tense at times, so everyone involved must be prepared to work hard—to never tire or give up.

The film stars established young actors. Ekaterina Temnova, known for her role as Manyunya, plays Alisa, the protagonist's daughter, while her brother Vanechka is played by Konstantin Karimov, who previously starred in Yolki-12, The King and the Jester, and Blood Type. The role of young Pyotr Bezuglov goes to Miron Provorov, familiar to viewers from the projects The Chemistry Between Us and The Bremen Town Musicians.

Kirill Kuzin explained that the main challenge when working with child actors is their rapid growth. A child can undergo a significant transformation in just two or three months. The director cited Konstantin Karimov as an example, whose appearance changed during the film's production. Kuzin also noted the young actor's stamina. He said that even after five consecutive night shifts, when the adult crew members were already tired, Kostya remained energetic—running around, entertaining those around him, and inviting everyone to the set.

The director paid special attention to Natalia Oreiro's preparation for filming. The actress would play one of the lead roles and deliver most of her lines in Russian. Before Natalia's arrival in Russia, she and the director held regular video conferences.

"It was 40 degrees Celsius for her, and -20 degrees Celsius for us. She'd come home from filming tired and immediately dive into her work, trying to grasp Russian phrases and internalize them. But our conversations weren't about pronunciation; the specialists were able to explain that to her without me having to. We were more concerned with what and how we were performing in each episode. Because she had to embody not just herself on screen, but the self of a Russian boy's fantasy. And she had to waltz between that same 'wild angel' and the global superstar Natalia Oreiro, which she accomplished brilliantly," said Kirill Kuzin.

The Gorky Film Studio revealed the secrets of the stunts in the film "Letter to Santa Claus."

Gorky Film Studio is one of the largest in Russia and the oldest film studio in Moscow. It has produced over a thousand films, including "Seventeen Moments of Spring," "Officers," "Morozko," "…The Dawns Here Are Quiet," "Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka," "Guest from the Future," "Moscow—Cassiopeia," "Carnival," "You Never Dreamed of It…," "Pirates of the 20th Century," "Three Plus Two," and many others.

Today, the Gorky Film Studio is one of the main venues of the large Moscow film cluster, actively modernizing its studio complex. The production center produces feature films and documentaries, popular science series, and series for youth and children's/family audiences. The studio also operates sound stages. virtual production studio, costume and props complex, digital content creation studios and a youth creative space Gorky Cinema Campus, and also pass excursionsThe film studio hosts festivals, exhibitions, and professional events for filmmakers.

The Moscow Film Cluster comprises infrastructure facilities, services, and facilities for filmmakers, developed by the Moscow Government as part of the "Moscow – City of Cinema" project. Its structure includes the Moskino Cinema Park, the Gorky Film Studio (with locations on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd), the Moskino Film Factory, the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino Film Commission, and the Moskino Film Platform.

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Children of SVO participants can attend 220 clubs in Zelenograd for free.

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Children of special military operation (SVO) participants can participate free of charge in over 220 clubs and sections run by the Association of Cultural and Leisure Centers (OKC) of the Zelenograd Administrative District (ZelAO). Enrollment is free, even after enrollment has closed.

Activities include creative workshops, sports clubs, and dance studios. Over the past three and a half years, over 35 charity events have been held for the children. The next events will take place in December.

Knightly tournaments, chess and dancing

In Matushkino, building 409, children aged nine to 15 are welcome to join a chess club, where classes are held on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. This is a great opportunity to develop strategic thinking, attention span, and the ability to make informed decisions.

History buffs are welcome in Kryukov, in building 1416, where the "Ratatosk" reenactment club operates. On Thursdays and Sundays, its members recreate costumes, household items, and weapons, immersing themselves in the medieval era.

Rangers Dance Studio offers hip-hop classes at two locations: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Library No. 252 (building 1462) in Kryukov, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Dobrovolets Cultural Center (building 514a) in Savelki. Classes will help you develop not only your form and sense of rhythm, but also your confidence.

You can find a full list of clubs and sections at the Zelenograd Regional Children's Center at official websiteIf the enrollment is closed, please contact the association's administration by phone at 7 495 161-00-05, where they will allocate a reserve place or offer a suitable alternative.

Master classes, performances and gifts

Over the past three and a half years, the Zelenograd Regional Children's Center has organized over 35 charity events for the children of NVO soldiers. One of the most notable was the physical education and family festival "My City. A Strong Family Means a Strong Russia!" dedicated to the Day of Reunification of New Regions with Russia. Guests had the opportunity to participate in a family history quiz, a sports relay race, a running competition, an archery workshop, creative activities, and an interactive exhibition. Before the start of the school year, children from over 80 families received support from the district: they received new backpacks and stationery.

In anticipation of the New Year, the Zelenograd Regional Children's Center invites children of military personnel to festive events. The highlight will be the "Prefect's Christmas Tree" at the Zelenograd Cultural Center, where young visitors will enjoy theatrical performances, sweet treats, and a meeting with Father Frost and Snegurochka.

Applications for free New Year's gifts and tickets to holiday performances will be accepted starting December 1st. To apply, please contact the Population Services Department at the local council where your child is registered, along with documents confirming eligibility. Details are available on the council's official website.

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47 students and 3 NSU faculty members became winners of the Alpha-Future program.

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On November 20, the auditorium building, part of the new NSU campus, hosted a ceremony to honor scholarship recipients and winners of the faculty grant competition under the "Alpha-Future" platform. This year, 47 NSU students representing all faculties and institutes were among the 3,000 winners from 300 universities across the country. Three faculty members received financial support for their projects—two with Faculty of Natural Sciences and one with Faculty of Economics.

Alpha-Future is a student and university development program across the country. It aims to identify and develop the creative and leadership skills of talented young people, create conditions for their intellectual development, assist them in choosing a career, and increase their motivation to achieve their career goals. Updated in 2025, the program includes two financial support programs: "Alpha-Future Scholarships" for students and "Alpha-Future Grants" for teaching projects.

The first stage of the faculty competition was held within the university: to participate, applicants had to submit documents and a list of personal and academic achievements. One of the mandatory requirements was recommendations from students and the department. During the next stage, information about the selected candidates was sent to the organizers at Alfa-Bank, who conducted the final round and determined the winners.

The following were the recipients of grants from NSU:

Anna Vladimirovna Komarova, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Economy at the Faculty of Economics at NSU. Sergey Evgenievich Sedykh, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, PhD in Biology, and Research Fellow at the Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Daria Sergeevna Novopashina, Associate Professor of the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

The grant is 250,000 rubles, and funds can be used for professional development and educational purposes. Teachers will also have the opportunity to participate in relevant events and projects within the Alpha-Future platform.

"I have a lot of experience applying for grants, but this was my first time applying for a grant from Alfa-Bank. The application required me to highlight all my accomplishments and demonstrate that we truly want to use the grant funds for good, worthy causes. I'm very glad that such awards for teachers exist and that they're being developed. Large companies are now starting to establish closer ties with students and their teachers. This is very valuable for us because we better understand the current labor market trends. And this kind of direct financial support is certainly a great incentive and fosters loyalty to the company," commented Anna Komarova.

Sergey Sedykh, on the other hand, had never participated in such competitions for teachers, but this time he decided to give it a try.

"During my preparation, I was surprised by how many personal achievements and scientific papers I had accumulated. I received recommendations from 12 students, not only from NSU but also from other universities. I plan to use half of the grant to pay for the authors of assignments for the "Genome Editing" track of the National Technology Olympiad, which I organize, and the other half for conference travel. I am very grateful to my students for their trust, and to the university for supporting my candidacy.

Daria Novopashina plans to invest in self-development and exploring new areas.

"I wanted to improve my design skills. I want to create engaging presentations, pictures, and sketches to engage students in the learning process. I also plan to develop a new teaching aid, which requires knowledge of how to write texts effectively."

Among the NSU scholarship recipients, the Faculty of Natural Sciences has the largest number of students (14), followed by the Faculty of Economics (10), and the Faculty of Physics (7). The Humanities Institute and the Institute of Philosophy and Law have received five and four scholarship recipients, respectively. The Faculty of Information Technology and the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies have received two scholarship recipients each, while the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, the Faculty of Geology and Geophysics, and the Institute of Intelligent Robotics have received one scholarship each. All recipients will receive monthly stipends of 5,000 rubles from September 2025 to June 2026.

Full list of scholarship recipients:

1. Egorov Dmitry Alexandrovich, FF

2. Vopilovsky Alexey Mikhailovich, FF

3. Vanda Vladislav Sergeevich, FF

4. Borozdin Pavel Aleksandrovich, FF

5. Olga Vladimirovna Somova, Faculty of Economics

6. Morozova Yesenia Shamilevna, GI

7. Voronin Andrey Alekseevich, FEN

8. Shepelev Vitaly Denisovich, MMF

9. Shuklina Anna Artyomovna, FF

10. Frolova Anna Alekseevna, IFP

11. Martyushova Vladislava Gennadievna, FEN

12. Evgeniya Dmitrievna Pozdnyakova, FEN

13. Rudnev Daniil Nikolaevich, FF

14. Muravyov Mikhail Denisovich, EF

15. Denisova Anna Maksimovna, EF

16. Kozlenko Mikhail Mikhailovich, GGF

17. Buzin Mikhail Andreevich, IFP

18. Gerasimov Vladislav Sergeevich, IFP

19. Chumak Anton Maksimovich, FIT

20. Bronnikova Ksenia Evgenievna, IFP

21. Feoktistov Grigory Olegovich, GI

22. Kurbatsky Dmitry Vladimirovich, FEN

23. Nechaeva Maria Stanislavovna, GI

24. Ivanov Alexey Mikhailovich, FEN

25. Skotareva Anna Evgenievna, FEN

26. Frolov Ivan Andreevich, FEN

27. Kulyaeva Anastasia Evgenievna, GI

28. Motina Alina Nikolaevna, GI

29. Bikeev Nail Rafikovich, FEN

30. Novikov Maxim Aleksandrovich, FEN

31. Pronina Maria Evgenievna, IMMT

32. Chernovsky Nikita Dmitrievich, FEN

33. Petrochenko Sofia Aleksandrovna, FEN

34. Pereverzev Ilya Maksimovich, FIT

35. Aksenova Olesya Dmitrievna, FEN

36. Borodin Kirill Andreevich, IIR

37. Churkina Alina Ilgizovna, Faculty of Economics

38. Lysova Sofia Antonovna, EF

39. Guseva Veronika Andreevna, EF

40. Denishkina Anastasia Alexandrovna, EF

41. Isaev Alexey Sergeevich, IMMT

42. Makogon Ulyana Arkadyevna, FEN

43. Starukhin Ivan Nikolaevich, FF

44. Yakovleva Elizaveta Aleksandrovna, EF

45. Nafikov Marat Damirovich, FEN

46. Varfolomeeva Victoria Aleksandrovna, EF

47. Vaskin Mikhail Vladimirovich, EF

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Tatyana Golikova: Over the past five years, the number of donors in the country has increased by more than 30%.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova attended the opening ceremony of the 17th All-Russian Blood Service Forum at the Rossiya National Center. The forum is organized by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency.

Tatyana Golikova emphasized that the forum has been gathering specialists for 17 years now, for whom the development of blood donation and services has become a lifelong passion.

"Over this period, thanks in part to the forum's ideas, a completely different culture has emerged in our country, the geography of donation has expanded, millions of citizens' trust in the system and its safety has grown, and the blood service has undergone significant development. New regulations for the procurement, storage, transportation, and clinical use of blood and its components have been in effect since September 1, 2025. They significantly improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of blood donation. Today, it is possible to trace the path of blood and its components from donor to recipient. This helps avoid errors, minimize risks, and promptly respond to emerging issues. This has been made possible in large part thanks to the coordinated work of specialists at the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, who have truly elevated the development of this service to new heights," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

The government is gradually modernizing the blood service infrastructure, including developing digitalization. In 2023, the modernization of blood service facilities in Crimea and Sevastopol was completed. This work began in 2024 in the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson Oblasts. This will allow Russia's historical regions to be integrated into the federal blood service system with uniform standards of quality, safety, and organizational discipline.

"Of course, none of this would be possible without the people who save lives by donating their blood. Over the past five years, the number of donors in our country has increased by more than 30%. In early November, we passed the 2 million donations mark since the beginning of the year. Today, 80% of donors return to donate blood two or more times a year. And most importantly, the share of unpaid donors remains at 99%. This underscores the high level of social responsibility and compassion of our citizens," said Tatyana Golikova.

She noted and thanked the regions leading in donor activity growth: Moscow, the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar Krai, and Sverdlovsk Region.

One of the strategic areas is the development of the Federal Registry of Bone Marrow Donors, which began operating in 2023.

"The Federal Bone Marrow Donor Registry is filling up ahead of schedule, and it currently contains information on nearly 507,000 donors—up from the 500,000 planned for the year. The registry's development significantly reduces the time it takes to find a donor and increases the chances of a successful transplant. This is a true lifesaver for patients with severe hematological pathologies. This is evidenced by the 21% increase in the number of allogeneic unrelated transplants in 2024 compared to 2023," said Tatyana Golikova.

She added that achieving these high figures is the result of targeted and systematic work with donors, conducted by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia in conjunction with the regions.

In 2025, the all-Russian campaign "Donor Code. Defenders of the Fatherland" will be held to commemorate the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

A key part of the donor movement in 2025 was the "Flame of Life" charity relay, which spanned the entire country. The "Flame of Life" torch was carried through all regions, from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean. During the relay, 88,000 blood donations were made, and 7,500 new potential donors were added to the Federal Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

"Dear friends, everything I've said is the result of the joint efforts of the government, the medical community, scientific institutions, and, most importantly, millions of concerned citizens. Our shared goal is to maintain the momentum," Tatyana Golikova concluded.

The Deputy Prime Minister also presented awards to the winners of the "Pulse of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia" competition in the categories of "Best Medical Team" and "Best Paramedic Team" – the team from the Volga District Medical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Nizhny Novgorod) and the team from Clinical Hospital No. 172 of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Dimitrovgrad).

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: Over the past five years, the number of participants in the Congress of Young Scientists has tripled.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko chaired the plenary session "The Energy of Science: From the Potential of Knowledge to Creating the Future" as part of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists. Scientists from across Russia presented key findings of their work.

Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko read out a message of greeting from Russian President Vladimir Putin. "It is important to enhance the role of the scientific community in addressing Russia's strategic development challenges and strengthening national technological and industrial sovereignty. To achieve this, we must stimulate investment in the most promising research, enhance international dialogue and cooperation in this area, and, of course, facilitate the professional growth of talented young specialists as much as possible, expanding opportunities for their participation in long-term projects and programs," the head of state noted in his address.

"You can see that the Congress of Young Scientists was truly a success. Over the past five years, the number of participants has tripled, reaching 9,000. The Congress of Young Scientists is the largest event in our country after the SPIEF. Importantly, more than 40% of the delegates hold academic degrees. The most talented and ambitious minds in our country have gathered here," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He recalled that in the 20th century, the country's technological superiority was secured by two projects – nuclear and space. "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. We see that a strong, sovereign scientific and technical base continues to be the key to our country's sustainable development. Today, we are focusing significant efforts on achieving technological leadership – a national goal set for us by the President of Russia," added Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, Russia's nominal GDP will reach 315 trillion rubles by 2030. Expenditure growth is expected to reach 2% of GDP, or more than 6 trillion rubles.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that, according to a survey of the corporate sector, the current ability of scientific organizations and universities to fulfill R&D orders while taking customer requirements into account is rated at 4.6 out of 10. Following a strategic session on the science development model, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered the development of an action plan to build a comprehensive science management model.

The national technological leadership projects, launched in 2025, have become key instruments for achieving technological leadership. Each of them includes federal projects aimed at developing technologies and advancing personnel training. Two more national projects, "Space" and "Bioeconomics," will be launched in the new year.

"Young scientists are our main driver. We're banking on it. Friends, you're not only bursting with new ideas, but you also inspire everyone, including your mentors, who are amazed and delighted by your results. Many young researchers are already leading their own teams—for example, running youth laboratories," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

He noted that a network of eight unique megascience-class facilities is being created in Russia. Construction of one of them, the SKIF Center for Collective Use, is already nearing completion. "The Siberian Ring Photon Source in Novosibirsk will become the world's most powerful synchrotron radiation source," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the development of scientific cooperation is also facilitated by the mega-grant program transferred this year to the Russian Science Foundation, whose activities are actively expanding, including in applied research and development. In this area, the RSF is gradually conducting a preliminary selection of technology proposals from business customers. Due to the effectiveness of this approach, the RSF has been included in several national technological leadership projects.

The idea of involving businesses in developing scientific research topics was put forward several years ago by participants in the first cohort of the presidential management personnel reserve. This initiative was spearheaded by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Academy of Sciences.

Under the new "State Assignment 2.0" model, the Ministry of Education and Science compiles the needs of enterprises and, together with the Russian Academy of Sciences, formulates tasks for R&D contractors. Companies themselves act as qualified clients and participate in the selection of potential contractors to conduct research based on their requests. Last year, more than 600 responses from potential contractors were received in response to technological requests.

The plenary session was also addressed by Evgeny Kolesnikov, Director of the Istok Scientific and Technical Center of JSC Luch Research Institute; Anton Sorokin, Head of the Composite Materials Department of the Leading Materials Competence Center of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center; Pavel Yakovlev, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Deputy Director General for Early Development and Research of JSC Biocad; Olga Kudryashova, PhD in Biology, Head of the Bioinformatics and Omics Technologies Group of the Federal Center for Brain and Neurotechnology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia; Olga Ivaschenkova, Leading Engineer of the Apatite-Nepheline Deposit Ore Mineralogy Group of the Geological Institute of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Yousef Khesuani, Managing Partner of the 3D Bioprinting Solutions Biotechnology Research Laboratory; and Advisor to the Director of the Applied Materials Science Research Institute of JSC North-West Regional Center of the Almaz Air Defense Concern. – Antey – Obukhov Plant, laureate of the Russian Presidential Prize in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists for 2024, Kirill Martinson.

Experts participating in the session included Andrei Fursenko, Aide to the President of Russia; Elena Shmeleva, Chair of the Sirius Federal Territory Council and Head of the Talent and Success Foundation; Tatyana Terentyeva, Deputy Director General of the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation; Denis Novikov, Deputy Director General of PhosAgro; Dmitry Artyukhov, Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug; Dmitry Zauers, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank; Oleg Naraykin, Vice President of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center; and Valery Bukhtiyarov, Director of the Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Dmitry Chernyshenko and Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Denis Sekirinsky attended a tour of the exhibition at the 5th Congress of Young Scientists. Around 50 exhibitors—leading universities, companies, and research and educational centers—presented Russian scientific achievements, high-tech solutions, and technological innovations.

The exhibits include cutting-edge developments—from a model of a robotic nuclear fuel production line to a model of the unique SKIF Center for Collective Use complex, a Russian navigation system for thyroid and pituitary surgery, the Fabion 2 bioprinter, and the first Russian in situ bioprinter for bioprinting in an operating room.

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Alexey Overchuk took part in the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, as part of the Russian delegation, took part in Russian-Kyrgyz negotiations held during President Vladimir Putin's state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic.

The heads of state discussed key topics of bilateral cooperation, interaction within multilateral forums, and current issues on the regional and global agendas.

Both sides noted the active work of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation, the 26th meeting of which was held on November 11 under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev.

Speaking to journalists following the talks, Alexey Overchuk emphasized that Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation is constantly evolving. "We are in contact with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic both bilaterally and within the CIS and EAEU. Here, as a rule, we always share common positions," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted the Kyrgyz Republic's high economic growth rates: GDP growth exceeded 10% in the first nine months of 2025. "This is reflected in our trade turnover, which is also growing – 17% with Russia, and our foreign trade balance is also improving, and our investments, which amount to approximately $2 billion, play a significant role here. Furthermore, as the heads of state noted today, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, which was created in anticipation of Kyrgyzstan's accession to the Eurasian Economic Union, plays a very significant role in the Kyrgyz economy. To date, it has financed the activities of more than 3,500 enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, with a total volume of approximately $1 billion," said Alexey Overchuk.

Speaking about cooperation in the transport sector, the Deputy Prime Minister noted the active development of rail service. "After COVID-19, we restored rail service between our countries and have seen passenger traffic increase by over 50% in the past nine months. Freight traffic is also growing this year," he said.

Turning to the humanitarian agenda, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that during the state visit, agreements were signed to begin construction on a new campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University. "The campus will be modern, with new buildings. We plan to accommodate up to 15,000 students, and we expect the university to move in by 2030," he added.

Alexey Overchuk named the construction of comprehensive schools with Russian-language instruction in the Kyrgyz Republic as another important joint step in the humanitarian sphere.

"In early November, we began construction on the first three of nine comprehensive schools with Russian-language instruction, where children will receive two certificates—one Russian and one Kyrgyz. This will open up new opportunities for the children who graduate from these schools," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that Russia donated Russian language textbooks to Kyrgyzstan as part of its friendly assistance. "On the eve of the state visit, we donated 651,000 Russian language textbooks for Kyrgyz schools, and today these textbooks have already been delivered to schools," Alexey Overchuk reported.

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