The Government approved the National Competition Development Plan for 2026–2030

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Order No. 2816-r of October 8, 2025

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Order No. 2816-r of October 8, 2025

Improving the economic efficiency and competitiveness of enterprises and companies, preventing cartels, and ensuring equal access to public procurement—these and other objectives are reflected in the National Plan ("roadmap") for the Development of Competition for 2026–2030. The order approving it was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. A similar five-year plan, approved in 2021, expires at the end of this year.

The new roadmap consists of several sections dedicated to developing competition both generally and in specific economic sectors—agriculture, information technology and telecommunications, financial markets, healthcare, transportation, industry, trade, and tourism. Particular emphasis is placed on the development of information systems and digital services, which ensure the transparency of business processes and prevent unfair competition.

Thus, one of the objectives of the industry-wide block is the implementation of the Unified Information and Analytical System for Tariff Regulation in the work of regional government bodies overseeing state regulation of tariffs on goods and services. The Federal Antimonopoly Service will be responsible for this work. The deadline is December 1, 2026.

Another industry-wide initiative involves the launch of several new modules of the state information system for the prevention, detection, and suppression of agreements restricting competition (the "Anti-Cartel" State Information System). This goal has been set for the Federal Antimonopoly Service, which is scheduled to submit a corresponding report to the government in January 2029.

Efforts to promote competition in the agro-industrial complex also include the creation of a digital service for selecting agricultural land plots. Its launch is scheduled for 2028. This service is designed to make the land selection process transparent and competitive. The Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Finance, and Rosreestr have been appointed responsible for its creation.

In the field of information technology and telecommunications, the roadmap calls for the creation of a portal containing information on supply and demand for innovative, high-tech products and technologies. Information on the demand for innovations, which should provide a significant competitive advantage, will also be used to develop markets for goods, services, and technologies. The Federal Antimonopoly Service and the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media will prepare proposals for the creation of such a portal by December 2027. Furthermore, the Federal Antimonopoly Service will develop draft laws on antitrust regulation of marketplaces by January 2028.

In the industrial sector, proposals will be developed to ensure equal access for both dealers and independent service stations to information necessary for vehicle repair and maintenance. The Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Economic Development, and the Federal Antimonopoly Service will present their proposals in this area as early as October 2026.

Changes to public procurement envisage the completion of the digitalization of procurement appeal procedures for certain types of legal entities. By 2030, it is planned to transition to 100% electronic filing of such complaints, which will greatly simplify the ability of applicants to protect their rights. The Federal Antimonopoly Service, the Ministry of Finance, and the Treasury of Russia are responsible.

Regional roadmaps for promoting competition development over the next five years must be approved by May 1, 2026.

A separate theme of the National Competition Development Plan is international cooperation. This involves expanding ties with the antitrust authorities of BRICS and SCO countries through the exchange of experience and the development of coordinated approaches to antitrust regulation, including in socially significant markets.

Commenting on the approved plan at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on October 6, Mikhail Mishustin noted that the development of competition is a constant focus for the Government.

"It concerns not only increasing the availability of essential goods and services for people and businesses, but also expanding their supply and improving their quality through innovation. Without this, achieving the national goals set by the head of state is impossible," the prime minister emphasized.

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To the participants and guests of the Creative Code Russia forum

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The forum will be held on October 9-10 in St. Petersburg.

Dear friends!

Welcome to the Creative Code Russia forum in St. Petersburg.

Our country has great potential in the creative industries. And it is you—the talented and motivated people gathered at this large-scale event—who are its driving force. You generate breakthrough ideas, create innovative solutions, goods, and services that change lives for the better and enhance the country's global competitiveness.

The President has set the goal of increasing the share of creative industries in the national economy by 2030. To achieve this, it is necessary to build effective collaboration between the business community and regional teams. A comprehensive system of management and support for creative industries, taking into account their specific characteristics, must be developed in all Russian regions, and the conditions must be created for everyone to implement their projects and contribute to Russia's development.

I am confident that during the forum you will be able to discuss the most daring initiatives and exciting projects, conclude mutually beneficial agreements, and find answers to pressing questions.

I wish you interesting discussions and new ideas.

M. Mishustin

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For a modern researcher, curiosity and scientific creativity, openness and interest in finding something new are critically important.

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At the end of the spring semester, announcements were made Results of the second competitive selection for the Russian Presidential Scholarship for postgraduate and adjunct studentsAmong the 500 winners of the all-Russian competition across all fields of science, five were representatives of the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics of the NSU Physics Faculty. This high recognition of the scientific achievements and potential of young scientists is a clear confirmation of the successful work of the department, which is closely linked to the leading research institutes of Akademgorodok. We met with Vitaly Georgievich Kiselev, Head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics, to learn how the scientific work of undergraduate and graduate students is organized and what helps them achieve such significant results.

— Vitaly Georgievich, please tell us how students' research activities are conducted in the department. How does the interaction between students and their supervisors work during the dissertation preparation process?

We organize students' research work as soon as they join us and are assigned supervisors, starting in their third year of the Physics Department. Generally speaking, without a good supervisor, no matter how talented a student is, it's impossible to produce high-quality research. You can research a lot, but it doesn't always produce relevant scientific results. Sometimes, a top-performing student may be actively researching at first glance, but the task they've been assigned is no longer of interest to the scientific community. Conversely, an initially less bright student, under the guidance of an experienced professor, may even achieve meaningful results by the time they defend their bachelor's thesis, have good publications, and be the recipient of various scholarships and competitions.

Incidentally, the professionalism of a qualified supervisor lies primarily in formulating a promising research problem for a good graduate student. And, of course, it's important that they have a personal chemistry. We never impose a research topic or supervisor on our department's undergraduate and graduate students, but we do offer advice, monitor their progress, and assist when needed.

— Tell us about the research areas of your department.

Modern physics is a very broad science, ranging from elementary particle physics to medical applications (incidentally, all of this is studied at the graduate departments of the NSU Physics Department). Our field, chemical physics, studies the processes and phenomena that occur in matter at the scale of individual molecules. Its applications can be very diverse. At the molecular level, for example, combustion processes can be studied in detail. Our fellowship-holding graduate students, Yegor Sosnin and Andrey Cherepanov, are pursuing this research at the Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Alexandra Borodulina and Arkady Samsonenko, meanwhile, are studying the properties of new molecular magnetic materials and magnetic phenomena that could be useful, for example, for information storage. Olga Bakulina is researching the microscopic structure of ionic liquids—salts melted at room temperature. All of them work at the International Tomography Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

We've discussed chemical applications, but the department's name also includes biology, and we have many such research areas. For example, Professor Sergei Andreevich Dzyuba's group (previous head of the Department of Chemical and Biological Physics at the NSU Faculty of Physics – Editor's note) has conducted many studies on the interaction of antibiotics with bacterial cell membranes. Olesya Anatolyevna Krumkacheva, a lecturer in our department and, incidentally, the Deputy Dean for Graduate Studies at the Faculty of Physics, also studies the structure of biomolecules using magnetic resonance spectroscopy. All of this is important for understanding specific biochemical processes in our bodies.

Furthermore, quantitative supercomputer modeling effectively complements experiments in modern science. In chemical physics, quantum chemical calculations are an important part of this, and we work directly on this with Nina Pavlovna Gritsan, the most highly cited professor in our department. The essence of these calculations is to describe the structure of matter at the molecular level using the laws of quantum mechanics. Modeling allows us to answer many questions, such as why some molecules are stable and others are not, how chemical reactions occur, why materials exhibit specific properties, and so on. This also requires significant resources; the costs are often comparable to those of an experiment, requiring significant computing power. The university is very helpful in this regard. For example, Vladislav Anatolyevich Kalyuzhny, head of the NSU Information and Computing Center, has literally never turned down a single specific technical request during our 15 years of collaboration.

— Is there a common trait or quality that unites successful graduate students in your department?

"For a modern researcher, in my opinion, three sets of qualities are particularly important. First, a good education—you need to be literate, confident in the basic methods and concepts, and familiar with the current state of your scientific field. Second, internal discipline and independence—that is, a graduate student must be prepared to work without additional prodding or detailed supervision; this must come from within. Third—and perhaps most crucially—is curiosity and scientific creativity, openness, and an interest in exploring new ideas. At a certain point in scientific work, the definition of the problem becomes the most important. Without personal creativity, a researcher will not be able to achieve significant success."

— What is most important for the successful scientific work of postgraduate students in your field of study?

All scientific directors are closely connected to their laboratories. The specific nature of the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology) is that they, of course, rely on instruments. Scholasticism was practiced in the Middle Ages, and today, to study natural phenomena at their full extent, instruments are needed. A natural science institute cannot exist without them.

What educational and scientific resources does the department provide to postgraduate students to support them in competitions and grants? Are there plans to expand collaboration with research organizations to provide postgraduate students with more research opportunities?

— In all of the university's natural sciences departments—the Physics Department, the Faculty of Natural Sciences—collaboration with institutes plays a vital role. We are as closely intertwined as possible. Almost all of our department's faculty members are employees of academic institutes, primarily the Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the International Tomography Center. The main facilities and instruments are located there. The university and institutes cannot exist without each other; we mutually reinforce each other. These are not casual compliments; this is how science and education work. University faculty and graduate supervisors are actively working scientists. In turn, the institutes receive undergraduate and graduate students who directly advance science. It is crucial that this collaboration is always constructive; it is the key to success.

— What advice would you give to young scientists starting their postgraduate career?

— Be as inquisitive as possible and open to everything new. Don't be shy about learning, and don't despair if something doesn't work out—it's absolutely normal, everyone has been there, including me.

________________________________________Thank you, Vitaly Georgievich, for your detailed answers! We congratulate your graduate students on their well-deserved scholarships from the President of the Russian Federation and wish them new scientific achievements!

Material prepared by: Ekaterina Mukovozchik, NSU press service

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Student Anastasia Osipova is among the winners of the competition to create a tolerant environment.

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On October 3, a ceremony was held at St. Petersburg's Nevsky Town Hall to honor students who won a research paper competition on the development of a tolerant environment in St. Petersburg.

The goal of the competition, held by the Committee on Science and Higher Education of the Government of St. Petersburg, is to draw the attention of young students to the challenges of mastering universal humanistic values and democratic ideals, and to stimulate student research in the field of fostering a tolerant environment.

Anastasia Osipova, a fourth-year student majoring in Management, was one of the winners in the "Cultural Studies" category.

Anastasia described her research: "My work analyzes intercultural communication in the construction industry, exploring patterns of cultural differences and their impact on the effectiveness of interactions in multinational teams. Based on an analysis of international construction projects, recommendations were proposed for developing intercultural competence and fostering a tolerant corporate environment through the use of digital technologies."

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From bridges to nanosatellites: Polytechnic University hosted an intensive educational course for Novatek schoolchildren.

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Talented tenth-graders from Novatek's corporate classes participated in the annual educational intensive, which was held in St. Petersburg for the first time this year. Organized by PJSC Novatek, the event aims to provide career guidance and motivate teenagers to build successful careers in the gas industry.

The program included cultural education and a deep dive into engineering. The students visited the sights of St. Petersburg, Vyborg, and Karelia, attended a performance at the Mariinsky Theater, and learned about the history of the Mining University. A highlight of the educational activities was a series of master classes at the Polytechnic University. Under the guidance of university faculty, the students had the unique opportunity to engage with real-life engineering challenges.

The students learned the fundamentals of construction art in the "Civil Engineer: Design and Testing of Bridges" track under the guidance of Alexey Persidsky, a teacher of additional education at the Student Admissions Center. After studying the theory of structural types, the team created and tested their own bridge models, evaluating the effectiveness of their engineering solutions in practice.

Participants in the "Research Engineer: Modern Challenges for Physics, Electronics, and Telecommunications" track worked with Vadim Panevin, a senior lecturer at the Higher School of Engineering Physics. Under his guidance, they not only saw a real nanosatellite, but also studied the behavior of electronics at cryogenic temperatures, "tasted" liquid nitrogen, and ignited magnetron discharge plasma.

A practical workshop was prepared for future mechanical engineers, led by Alexander Tupikov, an assistant at the Higher School of Mechanical Engineering. The students designed their own gearbox model and saw how their ideas were brought to life on a 3D printer.

The "Design Engineer: From Theory to Mechanism Design" track allowed students to progress from learning complex concepts to working with real mechanisms in just a few hours. Together with Ivan Baranov, a student at the Institute of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, the intensive course participants learned about cutting-edge developments in laser technology and materials science and had the opportunity to complete a real engineering challenge—assembling, disassembling, and analyzing a gearbox.

Strategic thinking and understanding of the energy market were developed through a case study conducted by Nikita Izbyakov and Andrey Shirokih, engineers from the Higher School of Power Engineering and the Aircraft Engines and Power Plants Research and Educational Center of the Digital Engineering School. Using a hybrid format, they helped participants assume the roles of energy company executives and understand the complexities of managing industry systems.

A separate program was organized for the teachers accompanying the schoolchildren at the Polytechnic University. University representatives provided a detailed account of the university's career guidance efforts, particularly the organization of the Olympiad movement. This program was aimed at equipping teachers from the regions with practical tools and knowledge to more effectively prepare prospective students for technical universities and identify talented children. The guests also visited the Lean Manufacturing laboratory.

"Projects like these aren't just career guidance; they're an investment in the future of our regions and the entire industry," noted Georgy Shkolnik, Director of the Center for Work with Educational Organizations. "We show students how exciting and multifaceted the engineering career can be. Importantly, they not only gain unique knowledge and skills at the country's leading university but also see the opportunities for professional growth that Novatek offers them. We create the conditions for them to return home after graduation and apply their skills for the benefit of Russia's gas industry."

Such intensive educational programs are an important part of Novatek's systematic efforts to prepare future professionals for the regions where it operates. The combination of cutting-edge research at leading universities, such as Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, and the country's rich cultural heritage creates a powerful incentive for schoolchildren to pursue their professional goals. Practical classes in the Polytechnic's laboratories allow students to gain firsthand knowledge of modern engineering technologies. The company doesn't simply introduce them to engineering specialties; it lays the foundation for informed choice, so that these talented students will return to their home cities as highly qualified specialists, ready to develop Russia's gas industry.

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Financial news: 08.10.2025, 14-23 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JWV89 (Akron B1P1) were changed.

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October 8, 2025, 2:23 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on October 8, 2025, 14:23 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 96.07) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 996.66 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 12.0%) for security RU000A0JWV89 (Akron B1P1) were changed.

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Mikhail Mishustin took part in the 27th Russian agro-industrial exhibition "Golden Autumn"

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The Prime Minister addressed the plenary session "Digitalization as a Tool for Improving Agricultural Productivity" and presented state awards to agricultural workers.

The Russian agro-industrial exhibition "Golden Autumn" is the leading business event in Russia's agricultural sector. The event coincides with Agricultural and Processing Industry Workers' Day, celebrated annually on the second Sunday in October.

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Mikhail Mishustin visited the 27th Russian agro-industrial exhibition "Golden Autumn." He was joined by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev, Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, and Goar Barseghyan, member of the Board (Minister) for Industry and Agro-Industrial Complex of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

In 2025, the 27th Russian agro-industrial exhibition "Golden Autumn" will be held from October 8 to 11. This year's central theme is the digitalization of the agricultural sector.

The exhibition, traditionally held at the Timiryazev Center, showcases regional achievements, as well as those of major manufacturers of fertilizers, agricultural machinery, equipment, and other modern solutions for the agricultural sector, breeding farms, and agribusinesses. The "Digitalization" zone offers an opportunity to learn more about public and private information systems, as well as various digital business solutions that help automate processes and improve enterprise efficiency.

The central event of the business program will be a plenary session, which this year will be dedicated to digitalization as a tool for increasing agricultural productivity. Dozens of roundtables and panel discussions are also planned, covering key areas of the industry's development: from crop production and land reclamation to agricultural exports and agricultural education.

For the first time, the exhibition will feature a youth track, which will serve as an open platform for learning and sharing experiences. The "Golden Autumn" venue will also host the "Women in Agriculture" forum, where successful representatives of the agricultural sector will present their projects implemented in rural areas. The exhibition program will also include a gastronomic festival, where visitors will be able to sample and purchase farm products and learn more about their production.

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Financial news: 10/08/2025, 15:38 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for the security RU000A0ZZ9R4 (RZhD 1P-07R) were changed.

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October 8, 2025, 3:38 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the National Credit Center (JSC) on October 8, 2025, 15:38 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 110.02) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1197.16 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 7.5%) for security RU000A0ZZ9R4 (RZhD 1P-07R) were changed.

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Marat Khusnullin: More than 7.5 billion rubles will be invested in the reconstruction and modernization of energy infrastructure facilities in the reunified regions.

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Investor investment is essential for the development of the infrastructure and economy of Donbas and Novorossiya. They are building new homes, thereby transforming the appearance of cities, and relaunching businesses, reviving their industrial potential. Many of them take advantage of the benefits and preferences offered by the free economic zone (FEZ). For example, the electric grid company, designated this year by the government as the single system-forming territorial grid organization in the reunified regions, has become a participant in the SEZ, announced Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The reliability of the power systems in Donbas and Novorossiya directly impacts the quality of life for the population. Modernizing the power grid infrastructure allows us to improve the energy efficiency of facilities, ensure a stable supply of light and heat to homes, public facilities, and businesses, and, consequently, their stable operation. The new participant in the free economic zone will invest over 7.5 billion rubles in the development of the power industry in the DPR, LPR, and Zaporizhzhia Oblast. At the same time, the project will create jobs for over 9,000 people, including approximately 550 new ones," the Deputy Prime Minister explained.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the Ministry of Construction has been designated as the authorized body for regulating the free economic zone, and the functions of the management company have been assigned to the Territorial Development Fund, which has since attracted over 400 investors to develop Russia's historical regions, with a stated investment volume exceeding 300 billion rubles.

"When reviewing the organization's application for participation in the SEZ, not only the project's economic feasibility and effectiveness were considered, but also its social component. The stated plans for the reconstruction and modernization of transformer substations and power lines, as well as the acquisition of modern equipment and technology for the electric grid, should significantly improve the quality of services provided by 2029," noted FRT General Director Vasily Kupyzin.

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Financial news: 10/08/2025, 16:16 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range for assessing market risks for security RU000A106T93 (Rostel2P11) were changed.

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October 8, 2025, 4:16 PM

In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by the NCC (JSC) on October 8, 2025, 16:16 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 101.72) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1063.88 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) for security RU000A106T93 (Rostel2P11) were changed.

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