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One of the largest centers for the development of science and modern technology, the Moscow region city of Dolgoprudny, has been awarded the status of a science city of the Russian Federation. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order to this effect.

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Congratulations from Dmitry Chernyshenko on Russian Science Day.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated everyone involved in research and development on Russian Science Day.

He noted that their work is in high demand and always finds a wide response in society.

"According to VTsIOM, approximately 80% of citizens trust the opinions of scientists and feel proud of their discoveries. And over 60% of all parents would like to see their children in science-related professions. In laboratories and in manufacturing, in tropical climates and in the Far North—our researchers are working in so many places to improve life in our country. Thank you for choosing this challenging but very interesting path," he said.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that, thanks to scientists, Russia is among the top ten countries in the world in terms of research and development, and more specifically, is in eighth place.

"Domestic science is becoming stronger and more confident. The number of young researchers is growing, and spending on science is increasing significantly. Today, our scientists are breaking new ground and contributing to technological leadership. This is a national goal set by our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He added that not only leading scientific centers, but also youth laboratories are working on current problems.

"This year, thanks to the 'Youth and Children' national project, there will be more than 1,100 such laboratories. To conduct world-class research, the Russian government will continue to develop a unique scientific infrastructure. This year, the Siberian Ring Photon Source will open its doors to scientists in Novosibirsk. This megascience facility will be the most advanced synchrotron in the world and will create new opportunities for breakthrough discoveries and international cooperation," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

In conclusion, the Deputy Prime Minister wished them good health, prosperity, success, and the realization of their most ambitious ideas and projects.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko participated in a meeting of the State Council Commission on the Data Economy. The meeting focused on the development of artificial intelligence and the development of recommendations for the relevant interdepartmental commission (headquarters) under the President.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko noted that to scale up AI implementation in Russia, regions must be more actively involved in implementing the technology. Regions already have successful experience and results from implementing the technology: today, AI helps manage traffic flows, monitor law and order, and ensure safety and cleanliness in cities. Although regions of the Russian Federation have specific differences, some tasks in regional governance are common. Therefore, it is important for regions to share experiences on how AI technology can improve the efficiency of certain tasks. The State Council Commission can become a platform for aggregating regional experience in AI implementation, as well as for collecting and analyzing proposals from regions on the use of the technology.

"Large-scale implementation of AI implies the effective use of technology in key sectors across all regions of the country. To accelerate this process, it's important for us not just to create new solutions, but above all to establish an exchange of experience. We need to gather a complete picture of how regions are already using AI and where they see the greatest impact. The State Council Commission on the Data Economy could serve as a single point of reference for regional expertise. It could also collect, analyze, and implement proposals from regions. This will be essential for operational coordination with the AI headquarters to ensure rapid, informed decision-making," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

The commission meeting also discussed the development of a framework law aimed at regulating AI. Dmitry Grigorenko noted that, given the growing influence of AI on key areas and the scaling of its application, the need for regulatory codification of its application in specific areas arises. Six potential areas of AI regulation are being discussed: developing criteria for "Russian" AI; labeling AI content; distributing rights, obligations, and responsibilities between AI developers and users; developing a conceptual framework; industry-specific aspects of AI application; and copyright issues for AI-created products. According to Dmitry Grigorenko, the framework law will primarily focus on introducing regulations for the use of AI in particularly sensitive areas, such as healthcare, legal proceedings, and security.

"The use of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly widespread. The need to introduce transparent 'rules of the game' is becoming increasingly pressing. It's important to maintain a balance when regulating AI. On the one hand, the goal is to prevent potential risks from using AI in areas where the cost of error is too high. On the other hand, it's important not to hinder the technology's development or 'stifle' it with regulations. For example, it's important to prevent the use of AI to commit crimes and to recognize its use as an aggravating circumstance in the commission of offenses. This is necessary to protect the interests of citizens. However, there are currently no plans to introduce requirements for the use of AI in businesses (with the exception of critical infrastructure facilities)," added Dmitry Grigorenko.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin inspected the technological equipment of the Interaction and Communications Center and held a working meeting dedicated to the results of the state expert review institute's work in 2025 and its current objectives.

"Glavgosexpertiza of Russia plays a vital role in implementing the construction industry's ambitious goals. Today, construction expertise is not just a control mechanism; it's also a powerful tool for managing project performance and increasing labor productivity. Thanks to more than five thousand highly qualified, certified experts who combine deep engineering expertise with the active implementation of digital solutions, we ensure the quality, safety, and economic viability of construction. The creation of a unified digital framework based on the Unified Expertise Platform, the transition to working with information models, and the implementation of artificial intelligence are our strategic response to modern challenges," said Marat Khusnullin.

Since 2022, the Interaction and Communications Center has served as a key platform for dialogue between all participants in the construction industry. Since its inception, the Center has hosted over 350 events, attended by nearly 30,000 specialists. Demonstrations of existing digital systems, including the Unified Digital Expertise Platform (EDEP), artificial intelligence-based services, a project showcase, and an engineering survey map, were held on-site.

Igor Manylov, Head of the Federal State Institution "Glavgosexpertiza of Russia," noted that the institution is consistently developing and implementing artificial intelligence-based solutions in both production and administrative processes.

"Our goal is to integrate AI into expert work so that it becomes a reliable assistant to the specialist. The partnership between humans and algorithms is crucial: the expert is responsible for data integrity, model verification, and the final professional judgment," noted the head of Glavgosexpertiza.

The meeting also summarized the results for 2025, which showed that state and non-state expert review organizations issued over 82,000 opinions, and the estimated costs of designed projects were optimized by over 800 billion rubles. Currently, 123 expert organizations are connected to the Unified Center for Expertise, and the system has accumulated 12.8 million files. Work is currently underway on a next-generation platform—Unified Center for Expertise 2.0—which will serve as the foundation for the end-to-end digitalization of the investment and construction cycle. Key future objectives include developing project engineering support, creating a unified digital environment, and actively implementing intelligent tools.

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A gala event was held at the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU) to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the founding of the public company "Single Customer in Construction." The company's performance was announced at the event, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister read a welcoming address from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. He also noted that the company was created at the Prime Minister's initiative and is now a strong customer capable of handling any task assigned to it.

"We also enjoy the constant support of the President. We've already completed many iconic projects, which the head of state visited and praised highly. One of the most recent such projects is the building of the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory after restoration. The result is a world-class facility. We've managed to preserve its historical value while introducing something new and modern. I'd like to especially commend the company's work in the reunified regions," noted Marat Khusnullin.

The Unified Construction Customer (UPC) operates in all eight federal districts and more than 65 regions across the country. The company's total project portfolio exceeds 5,500 projects. Construction has been completed on a number of complex buildings, research centers, and museums. For example, the new Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the new Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad have been commissioned. Restoration of the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory has been completed. Construction continues on federal children's rehabilitation centers in the Republic of Crimea and the Novosibirsk Region, as well as university campuses in Orel, Kaliningrad, and Novosibirsk.

Since 2021, the company has participated in the construction of more than 100 federal social facilities, as well as the restoration and construction of over 3,000 facilities in the reunified regions.

"Every year, we will continue to strive not only to increase construction volumes but also to raise quality standards, ensuring that every project we build meets the highest modern standards and requirements. We express our gratitude to the President of Russia, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the entire Russian construction industry for all their invaluable assistance and support. Your work and initiatives inspire us to new achievements and keep us moving forward. We are building the future together!" said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer Production and Consulting Company.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov visited the Era military technopolis and held a strategic session, the key topic of which was the innovative development of military medicine in modern conditions.

The event was attended by Deputy Minister of Defense Vasily Osmakov, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Ekaterina Priezzheva, Deputy Minister of Health Tatyana Semenova, representatives of military command bodies, defense industry enterprises, and research centers.

The meeting participants discussed areas for developing medical support for special operations participants and the capabilities of Russian industry to meet the needs of the Russian Armed Forces' medical service. Particular attention was given to implementing priority measures to provide medical support for special military operations participants and introducing innovative developments.

"The Ministry of Defense is systematically working to provide necessary assistance to wounded service members. Thanks to this comprehensive approach, we are currently able to return over 95% of wounded soldiers to duty. This is largely due to our well-coordinated efforts to ensure their timely evacuation from the front lines, which is particularly challenging given the widespread use of drones," said Denis Manturov.

The main topics include the development of medical devices and technical rehabilitation equipment for the needs of special military operations, as well as the application of experience in the implementation of manufactured products for the needs of the medical service of the Russian Armed Forces.

"Things like medicine, engineering support, and logistics have no less of an impact on the effectiveness of combat operations. The topic we're discussing now is the lives of people, the lives of our soldiers. This is an important issue that requires close attention. At the exhibition and in our colleagues' presentations, we've already emphasized the full cycle of work with the wounded, from evacuation to all types of rehabilitation. This allows us to develop a systemic approach, identify failures at every stage, and formulate solutions that will improve the effectiveness of cooperation between the Ministry of Defense, industry, and our medical system," said Vasily Osmakov.

Denis Manturov noted that the Ministry of Defense's medical organizations actively use advanced technologies to improve the quality and precision of surgical interventions.

"Regarding prosthetics, we have reached a leading level in this area. Domestic developments allow us to fully restore lost functions. The most important task set by the President is to ensure the widespread adoption of prosthetic technologies for the benefit of veterans of the Central Military District. To achieve this, we must strengthen cooperation between federal agencies, specifically the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the Ministry of Defense," the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

Denis Manturov toured an exhibition of projects from industrial enterprises and scientific organizations. Among the exhibits were military medical modules, ground-based robotic systems for medical and sanitary operations, protective clothing, medications, and medical specialist bags. Many Russian developments are unique and have no equivalents anywhere else.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin participated in an interdepartmental meeting to summarize the results of official activities to ensure road safety in 2025 and further cooperation in the implementation of the Strategy for Improving Road Safety in Russia for the Period up to 2030 and for the Future up to 2036.

The meeting was also attended by Vladimir Simonenko, Head of the Presidential Executive Office for the Formation and Activities of the State Council of the Russian Federation; Alexander Gorovoy, First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs; Mikhail Chernikov, Head of the Main Directorate for Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs; and representatives of other relevant agencies.

"The country's development and the state of the economy largely depend on the quality and safety of transporting people and cargo on roads. This is a crucial element that requires increasing attention. Tremendous results have been achieved in recent years. Despite a roughly 10.5% increase in motorization and a 60% increase in traffic on federal highways, the number of fatalities and injuries in road accidents has decreased by 27% and 24%, respectively, since 2017. I note that these figures represent more than 20,000 lives saved. This is a major, systematic effort, for which I thank my colleagues from relevant agencies and everyone involved in this crucial issue. We will continue this work as part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life' and the six-year road development plan," said Marat Khusnullin.

The meeting participants paid special attention to the issue of pedestrian safety and reducing child road traffic injuries.

The Deputy Prime Minister instructed governors to personally oversee the implementation of action plans to reduce road traffic fatalities, accident rates, and the number of accident-prone areas.

Following the meeting, specific tasks were set for each area of activity to be addressed in the coming year.

In 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved the Strategy for Improving Road Safety in the Russian Federation through 2030 and into 2036. The goal was to reduce road traffic fatalities by 50% by 2030 and by 50% by 2036.

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The Great African Expedition, which began in 2024, has been completed. Research was conducted in the waters of six coastal countries in Northwest and Southeast Africa, including Morocco, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique. The expedition was carried out by two research vessels, the Atlantis and the Atlantiro. The main objective was to assess the status of biological resources in Africa's exclusive economic zones. This is the first such large-scale fisheries research conducted off the African continent in modern Russian history; similar work has not been conducted since the 1980s.

"During the Great African Expedition, we completed the tasks of studying the prospects for developing domestic fisheries in remote marine areas and strengthening cooperation with our African partners. The data obtained has practical significance for ensuring sustainable, efficient, and environmentally safe fishing. This is the first such large-scale study in the modern history of our country. The expedition once again confirmed the Russian Federation's status as a leading maritime power. Furthermore, Russia is contributing to global food security and the conservation of aquatic biodiversity," noted Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev.

One of the first practical results of the Great African Expedition was the development of Russian fisheries in the Kingdom of Morocco's Atlantic fishing zone. Relevant agreements were reached, and an agreement on cooperation between our countries in marine fisheries was signed in 2025. Over the past few years, the maximum annual Russian catch in Morocco's Atlantic fishing zone has been approximately 60,000 tons. This figure is expected to increase to 90,000–100,000 tons. Fishing companies have confirmed their readiness to increase their catch of pelagic species, primarily mackerel and horse mackerel, in this area.

"The large African expedition was a strategically important event in expanding the geography of Russian scientific research. It was conducted in collaboration with scientists from coastal countries, and the information gathered will be used to organize fisheries operations with our African partners," emphasized Ilya Shestakov, head of the Federal Agency for Fisheries.

During the expedition, scientific ties were re-established with African research institutes and centers, which could serve as a foundation for developing cooperation in fisheries. A bilateral agreement on cooperation in fisheries research was signed with the Republic of Mozambique.

The research was conducted over the course of a year and a half. Scientists are currently continuing to analyze the data obtained during the expedition and prepare recommendations for Russian fishermen.

In addition, in 2025, the first session of the Russian-Sierra Leone Fisheries Commission was held, during which the Republic of Sierra Leone expressed its readiness to allocate to the Russian side a catch quota of 40,000 tons of various aquatic biological resources and provide access to its waters to 20 vessels.

The large African expedition has opened up new prospects for the Russian fishing fleet. Russian fishermen are interested in developing additional fishing grounds and increasing their catch. Developing the fishery and sharing scientific data could form the basis for establishing joint ventures with coastal countries, opening up additional markets and strengthening Russia's position in Africa.

The large African expedition began in August 2024. The decision to conduct it was made following the Russia–Africa Forum summit in 2023. Thanks to the support of the Russian Government, the project received federal (state) status.

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