A resident of the Technopolis Moscow SEZ has developed a device for assessing the respiratory function of patients.

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Medplant, a resident of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ), has developed a capnograph for monitoring carbon dioxide levels in the human body. The next-generation device is assembled entirely from domestically produced components and provides accurate monitoring of patients' breathing, according to the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry. Maxim Liksutov.

"At Sergei Sobyanin's direction, the capital is creating unique conditions for the development of high-tech enterprises. Thanks to this, a company from the Technopolis Moscow SEZ has developed a device for diagnosing the respiratory system. The device measures the patient's respiratory rate and the carbon dioxide content in exhaled air. The device has already been added to the Russian Register of Measuring Instruments. This has allowed the company to begin preparations for its launch into mass production," said Maxim Liksutov.

The device differs from imported counterparts in its small size, light weight, and ease of transport. The portable device is equipped with modern sensors and uses highly efficient computing methods to obtain accurate readings. This completely eliminates the need for other methods of monitoring carbon dioxide levels in the human body.

During its operations in the capital's SEZ, the company has developed and launched into serial production over 45 medical devices for emergency care.

Earlier, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Mikhail Mishustin opened Practical training center for mechanical engineering in the SEZ "Technopolis Moscow".

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More than 300 Muscovites will compete in the finals of Russia's first robotics Olympiad.

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The final stage of the first Open All-Russian Technology Olympiad in Robotics, "From Code to Takeoff," has begun in Moscow. The competition is taking place from December 16 to 22 at the Federal Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the Rudnevo Industrial Park. The Moscow city's press service reported this. Department of Education and Science.

"The finals of the Open All-Russian Technology Olympiad in Robotics, 'From Code to Takeoff,' is a special event for schoolchildren who have passed a rigorous selection process. Theoretical and practical rounds await them. Students will configure drones and develop algorithms for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flight. They will also program mobile robots that will carry out autonomous missions at a testing ground. Over 300 high school students from Moscow will participate in the competition. Olympiad winners will receive preferential admission to Russia's top technical universities, ranging from admission without exams or credit for an additional test, to a score of 100 on the Unified State Exam," the department's press service reported.

The competition will open on December 16, and on December 17, the students will begin solving the first theoretical problems. From December 18 to 20, participants will complete practical round tasks in two areas: unmanned aerial vehicles and mobile robotics. They will configure drones and develop algorithms for autonomous flight, including obstacle avoidance and tag recognition.

Additionally, the students will program mobile robots that will perform basic autonomous navigation, obstacle avoidance, object recognition, and optimal route planning in changing conditions. Depending on their chosen track, finalists will also face electronics-related challenges.

In addition to the competition, participants will enjoy educational, cultural, and entertainment programs, as well as a technological showcase of engineering achievements. The awards ceremony will take place on December 22.

Along with Moscow high school students, students from more than 20 regions of Russia, including the Leningrad, Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and Kaliningrad regions, as well as the republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, are competing for victory.

The Open All-Russian Technology Olympiad in Robotics, "From Code to Takeoff," is part of the Moscow School Olympiad in Robotics, which has been held since 2015. Winning the competition provides preferential admission to leading Russian technical universities, including Bauman Moscow State Technical University, National University of Science and Technology MISIS, and National Research University Higher School of Economics.

Moscow schoolchildren won the All-Russian robotics tournament.

The Olympiad was organized by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, and the Moscow Department of Education and Science. Detailed information about the "From Code to Takeoff" Olympiad is available atwebsite.

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Interior finishing work has begun in the building of the new NSU research center.

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In the building of the new research center (R&C) of NSU, which is one of the second stage facilities modern campus of NSUInterior finishing has begun at the building being built as part of the national "Youth and Children" project. Work on the internal engineering systems is also underway, with almost a third of the work completed.

The second stage of the project, in addition to the NSU Research Center, includes a building for continuous classrooms, which has already been built and has been actively operating since the fall of this year, and an educational and scientific center. Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies of NSUThe total area of the three buildings is approximately 40 thousand square meters.

"The new educational space will provide additional opportunities for the development of science and technology in the region. The research center building will house classrooms and laboratories for research in medicine, chemistry, and biology. Finishing work and installation of utility systems are currently underway," said Karen Oganesyan, CEO of the Unified Customer Production and Consulting Company.

Additionally, the building's roofing has already been completed, the façades and stained-glass windows are in the final stages, and comprehensive landscaping work is underway in the surrounding area, with more than 75% of the work completed. Overall construction readiness for the facility is 70%.

"About 180 NSU research staff will work in the new NSU Research Center building. Using the modern campus infrastructure, we will develop promising scientific and technological areas. These include biotechnology and biomedical research, artificial intelligence and big data processing, and space and special instrumentation. NSU has every opportunity to become a leader in Russia in these areas. With the support of industrial partners, we will also create new products and technologies for strategically important industries," commented NSU Rector and RAS Academician Mikhail Fedoruk.

All construction and installation work at the site is planned to be completed in 2026.

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An autoclave for growing crystals has been installed at the NSU Evolution of the Earth Research Center.

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IN scientific and educational center "Evolution of the Earth" Novosibirsk State University has a new exhibit simulating crystal formation in a laboratory setting. Designed in a steampunk style, it is controlled via a mobile app. The new exhibit, specially designed for NSU, is the only one of its kind in Russia. It was developed and manufactured with the support of the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership program.

"The idea to create such an exhibit arose a couple of years ago. The museum previously had a prototype. It was open, and the tour guide had to manually insert the marbles into the octahedron, and the marbles often disappeared after the tours. So we decided to improve on this idea," said Olga Khokhryakova, a research fellow at the Evolution of the Earth Scientific and Educational Center.

The staff at the "Evolution of the Earth" Scientific and Educational Center developed the general design and concept for the device, and created the first visualization using artificial intelligence. They then handed over their work to modeler and engineer Dmitry Kamenev.

"I've long had the idea of creating a steampunk-style installation. I spoke with the engineers who developed our exhibit, and they liked the idea. They approached the project with enthusiasm and even humor: if you look closely at the exhibit, you can see plaques that reference the works of the Strugatsky brothers and the novel 'The Twelve Chairs.' The team began work on our project in June 2025 and completed it in November," said Alexander Igolnikov, head of the Evolution of the Earth Scientific and Educational Center, sharing the story behind the exhibit's creation.

The museum staff meticulously designed the exhibit down to the smallest detail. Its shape and appearance resemble an autoclave for synthesizing and growing crystals in a laboratory setting. The device's interior simulates the natural processes that lead to mineral formation. For example, it houses a lava lamp, symbolizing the molten matter entering the "crystallizer." Warm light and characteristic gurgling sounds visually convey its operation, while special "sensors" display changes in temperature and pressure. A unique feature of the exhibit is its control via a dedicated app. Guides can adjust the light, sound, and even voices. For example, the crystallizer can play excerpts from speeches by such eminent scientists as Mikhail Lavrentyev and Albert Einstein.

The new exhibit clearly demonstrates the arrangement of atoms in a crystal lattice. It works like this: the structure resembles an hourglass, the main part of which is a hemioctahedron, a four-sided pyramid made of plexiglass. One of the hemioctahedra contains balls. When the guide turns the exhibit's handle, the hemioctahedron containing the balls rotates 180 degrees. As a result, the balls spill over and fill the second hemioctahedron, completely occupying its volume. The balls are arranged in a strictly regular pattern, not a chaotic one.

Each crystal and each mineral has its own unique "pattern" of particle arrangement. Atoms in reality, of course, are not spherical and can vary from one another, but in this exhibit, they are represented as spheres for clarity. The process can be repeated an infinite number of times, and each time the spheres are arranged in a strictly defined pattern, corresponding to the arrangement of atoms in the crystal lattice.

"Certain difficulties arose during the work on the exhibit. The beads that were supposed to flow into the hemioctahedron proved too heavy, so the structure had to be further reinforced. It was later discovered that when our 'hourglass' was turned over, the beads would clog the passage. To solve this problem, motors were added to stir the beads and prevent them from getting stuck. In fact, exactly the same thing happens in nature. If a solution isn't stirred, at some point the supply of material available to the growing crystal is exhausted, and growth stops. A simple example is sugar in tea: if you don't stir it, it won't dissolve completely. Exactly the same processes occur in mineral-forming environments," explained Olga Khokhryakova.

The new exhibit is located in Hall 2, "Earth Composition and Deep Processes," at the "Earth Evolution" Research and Education Center. It complements a display case showing the structure of crystal lattices in various minerals. Anyone interested can see the new exhibit for themselves by scheduling a tour by calling 7 383 363-42-25.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko welcomed the participants.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Financial news: On December 16, 2025, the Territorial Development Fund will hold a deposit auction.

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The deposit auction date is 16.12.2025. Placement currency is RUB. The maximum amount of funds placed (in the placement currency) is 850,000,000. Placement period is 35 days. The date of depositing funds is 16.12.2025. The date of return of funds is 20.01.2026. The minimum placement interest rate, % per annum is 16.5. Terms of the conclusion, urgent or special (Urgent). The minimum amount of funds placed for one application (in the placement currency) is 850,000,000. The maximum number of applications from one Participant, pcs. 1. Auction form, open or closed (Open). The basis of the Agreement is the General Agreement. Schedule (Moscow time). Applications in preliminary mode from 10:30 to 10:40. Applications in competition mode from 10:40 to 10:45. Setting the cut-off percentage or declaring the auction invalid by 10:55.

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