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A working group on the platform economy has been established under the Government as part of the "regulatory guillotine." It includes representatives of marketplaces, industry associations, and experts. The group will analyze all new mandatory requirements imposed by the state on businesses for feasibility and relevance. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko at the plenary session "The Economy of Trust: Transparent Digital Circulation on Platforms" at the National Center "Russia."

"Russia has already passed a law on the platform economy. It defines the responsibilities of marketplaces and sellers in terms of liability to buyers for goods and services, and defines the rules for interaction between sellers and platforms. This law was developed in consultation with the business community. It will come into force in October 2026. But marketplaces are so unique—their activities and specific features tangentially affect all industries—that we decided to create a permanent working group. All new developments will be discussed on this platform to ensure a balance between the interests of businesses, sellers, and buyers," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

The composition of the working group is currently being discussed. The government is carefully analyzing this issue to ensure there are no imbalances or overlaps in the composition of participants across all groups. All representatives of businesses and business communities who participated in the session "The Economy of Trust: Transparent Digital Circulation on Platforms" will provisionally be included: Ozon, Wildberries, Yandex, and Delovaya Rossiya.

Once the membership has been confirmed, the group will consider:

• the procedure for verifying information carried out by the operator of the intermediary digital platform (IDP) when concluding an agreement with a person intending to become a partner or owner of an order pickup point (OPP);

• the procedure for the PCP operator to verify the information contained in the product card posted on the PCP, including the list of registers used;

• minimum amount of preferences for implementing partners who voluntarily entered into relationships on compulsory pension or social insurance;

• criteria for the systematic nature and duration of execution of works, provision of services to one user-customer;

• rules for Roskomnadzor to make decisions on the application of coercive measures against foreign persons to comply with the requirements of Federal Law 289;

• requirements for information interaction between PCP operators and tax authorities.

The state will verify compliance with these requirements as part of its supervisory and oversight activities.

The Government introduced this practice of discussing mandatory requirements in 2019. At that time, 43 working groups (divided by industry) were created. These groups help the government keep business requirements up-to-date.

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The parties reviewed the progress of joint projects and prospects for the development of bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the Russian Federation and the Kyrgyz Republic.

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk, together with Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev, chaired the 26th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation. The event took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

The IGC Co-Chairs coordinated on the implementation of joint projects in the trade, economic, and humanitarian spheres, summarized the intergovernmental commission's activities for the year, and, while commending the contribution of Eurasian integration processes to economic growth in the Kyrgyz Republic, paid special attention to cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union.

Alexey Overchuk noted the historically friendly nature of Russian-Kyrgyz relations. "The Kyrgyz Republic is our strategic partner and ally. Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation, based on a long history, mutual respect, and trust, is multifaceted and distinguished by similar approaches to regional and global issues and a focus on developing integration processes in Eurasia," Alexey Overchuk emphasized.

The Chairman of the Russian Intergovernmental Commission, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, noted that Russia, which accounts for 22% of Kyrgyzstan's foreign trade in 2025, is a key trade and economic partner for the republic. Trade turnover between Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by 15.1% in January–August 2025, reaching $3 billion.

Trade and economic cooperation is carried out with the maximum use of national currencies in mutual settlements. The share of the Russian ruble in bilateral settlements reached 96.7% in the first eight months of 2025.

The role of Russian and Russian-Kyrgyz development institutions, such as the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development, as centers of business activity that facilitate the implementation of joint projects is assessed positively.

The high intensity and trust of contacts at all levels were noted. The importance of growing interregional ties was emphasized. "79 Russian regions are developing trade and economic ties with Kyrgyzstan. We agreed to hold another forum on interregional cooperation between Russia and Kyrgyzstan next year," said Alexey Overchuk.

The strategic nature of Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation in energy was noted, as well as Russia's contribution to ensuring Kyrgyzstan's energy security.

"Our oil and gas companies supply gas to residents and businesses, develop networks of filling stations, and supply machinery and equipment. Russia is the main supplier of motor gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel to Kyrgyzstan. We supply oil and petroleum products duty-free based on annual indicative balances. Balances for 2026, compiled taking into account Kyrgyzstan's needs, have been signed," said Alexey Overchuk.

In connection with Russia and Kyrgyzstan's joint work on the climate agenda and energy transition, progress was noted in implementing joint projects to develop renewable energy generation, including the construction of solar and wind power plants in the Kyrgyz Republic.

"We share the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, primarily in areas where this is beneficial and does not compromise economic well-being and development. We place great emphasis on issues of a just energy transition and support the strengthening of the important role of natural gas and nuclear energy in decarbonization efforts without detriment to the national economy," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Positive dynamics in cooperation in the transport and logistics sectors have been noted. Rail freight traffic between Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by 3% in the first nine months of this year, while passenger traffic increased by 50.5%.

The IPC co-chairs paid special attention to issues on the humanitarian agenda.

The progress of joint humanitarian projects was discussed, a number of which have long-term, strategic significance for the further deepening of the allied ties between Russia and Kyrgyzstan based on a human-centered approach.

"We have begun implementing a large-scale joint project to build nine comprehensive schools with Russian as the language of instruction. Construction and installation work has begun on sites for the first phase of construction in the cities of Bishkek, Batken, and Karakol," said Alexey Overchuk.

The Deputy Prime Minister also announced that, as part of its friendly assistance, Russia is donating 651,000 copies of Russian language textbooks for secondary schools in Kyrgyzstan. "More than 90% of the textbooks have already been delivered to the republic and will be distributed to schools soon. We are also sending our teachers to work in Kyrgyz schools," Alexey Overchuk said during the ceremony handing over the certificate for the textbooks to the Kyrgyz side, held after the meeting of the intergovernmental commission.

During the discussion of issues related to deepening cooperation in the field of higher education, the prospects for implementing a joint flagship project for the construction of a new campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University were considered.

The dynamic nature of Russian-Kyrgyz cultural ties was also noted. The Days of Russian Culture officially opened in Bishkek in late October. The annual Summer School of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) concluded on Lake Issyk-Kul in early July, bringing together students from cultural institutes in Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan. Support for Russian theaters in the Kyrgyz Republic remains an important focus.

Alexey Overchuk thanked the Kyrgyz side for its support of the Russian initiative to create the Eurasian Academy of Cinematographic Arts and the Open Eurasian Film Award, expressing confidence that Kyrgyz films will be featured at the inaugural Diamond Butterfly Film Awards, which will take place in late November 2025.

Following the talks, Alexey Overchuk and Adylbek Kasymaliev signed the final protocol of the 26th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation.

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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 at the ceremony of handing over Russian language textbooks to the Ministry of Education of Kyrgyzstan.

In Bishkek, during a meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation, chaired by 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, a ceremony was held to hand over Russian language textbooks for grades 1, 2, 5, and 7 of schools that teach in Russian to the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic. To date, 610,000 textbooks have been delivered to Kyrgyzstan, and by the end of this year, the total volume of delivery will reach 651,000 copies.

"As part of its friendly assistance, Russia is donating 651,000 copies of Russian language textbooks, both jointly produced and adapted for Kyrgyzstan, for secondary schools in the republic. Today, we are delighted to present a certificate for these materials to our Kyrgyz friends. Over 90% of the textbooks have already been delivered to the republic and will soon be distributed to schools. We are also sending our teachers to work in Kyrgyz schools," noted Alexey Overchuk.

A special program for the Kyrgyz Republic is being implemented by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Kyrgyz Republic.

In early 2025, a joint working group was established and the composition of the Russian-Kyrgyz teams of authors, comprising practicing teachers, researchers, and methodologists, was approved. The authors developed and adapted educational materials for grades 1, 2, 5, and 7 in educational institutions with both Russian and Kyrgyz as the language of instruction.

The program for the development, adaptation, and delivery of Russian language and literature textbooks will continue in 2026.

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The quality of living environment in key settlements (CSCs), where over 70% of the population lives, is expected to improve by 30% by 2030. In this regard, the national project "Infrastructure for Life" has identified objectives that Russia's construction industry is systematically addressing. As part of the approved applications for the implementation of the emergency housing relocation program, 58 apartment buildings will be relocated in CSCs in four reunified regions. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"In Donbas and Novorossiya, 98 key communities have been identified, the priority development of which will contribute to the achievement of national goals and stimulate the development of adjacent territories. One of these is the creation of a comfortable and safe living environment. Therefore, housing plays a key role here, including the relocation of residents from dilapidated buildings. During the first phase of this program, housing conditions will improve for residents of 69 apartment buildings. Of these, 58 are located in key communities, the priority development of which is defined by the national project," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that, as part of the approved applications for the first stage, over 1,000 residents of the reunified regions, living in an area of over 25,600 square meters, will be resettled in 2025–2026. The allocated federal funding will be channeled to the regions through the Territorial Development Fund.

"The Russian Construction Complex and the Territorial Development Fund within it are focused on building a strong foundation for the country. Under the coordination of the Russian Ministry of Construction, we participated in the development of a methodology for assessing quality of life improvements in the ONP, including indicators such as increased housing availability and the construction of new housing, including the resettlement of dilapidated housing. In total, during the first phase of the program, residents will be relocated from 14 buildings in the ONP area in the DPR, 34 in the LPR, 6 in the Zaporizhia region, and 4 in the Kherson region," noted Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

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