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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev met with the winners of the Presidential Fund for Ecological and Environmental Projects grant competition. The meeting was attended by the first grant recipients in this area. They shared with the Deputy Prime Minister their achievements and the expected impact of their implementation.

"I am confident that your initiatives will make a significant contribution to the conservation of biodiversity and the development of our natural areas. The results of your projects will not only exemplify genuine care for nature but will also help foster a caring attitude toward its unique resources among citizens, especially the younger generation," said Dmitry Patrushev.

During the selection stage, more than 1,600 applications were received from all regions of Russia—an absolute record for the number of projects ever submitted to a competition of this type. Of these, 164 were supported. Implementation of most of the initiatives began on September 1 of this year.

The projects have diverse focuses. Participants are working on establishing Russia's first dolphin rehabilitation center, preserving the natural environment in the Arctic zone, identifying pollution and cleaning up coastal areas using remote sensing and artificial intelligence technologies, and creating conditions for the restoration of Przewalski's horse and European bison populations. Furthermore, as part of the initiatives discussed at the meeting, environmental infrastructure will be installed in a nature park in the Republic of Bashkortostan, and a series of educational events on the conservation of rare flora and fauna will be held in the Orenburg Region.

The grant recipients met with the Deputy Prime Minister and toured the exhibit at the 19th International Wildlife Festival "Golden Turtle," which was also one of the winning projects. Following the meeting, Dmitry Patrushev noted that, if necessary, the competition winners will receive methodological support from federal agencies. Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister proposed holding such events regularly to discuss initiatives and monitor project progress.

The second competition is currently being selected, and its results will be announced in February next year.

The Presidential Fund for Ecological and Nature Conservation Projects was registered on March 3, 2025. It was created in accordance with a decree of the President of Russia. The main grant areas include the protection of rare and endangered animal species and their habitats, biodiversity research and monitoring, information and educational projects to protect wild animals, unique and relict ecosystems, and Red Data Book plant species. The total grant fund annually receives 1 billion rubles from the federal budget.

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko has been appointed Chairman of the Coordination Committee for the Support of Environmental and Nature Conservation Projects. His deputies are Special Presidential Representative for Environmental Protection, Ecology, and Transport Sergei Ivanov and Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev.

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Denis Manturov spoke at a meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov participated in a meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, chaired by Committee Chairman Andrei Kutepov.

The First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the particular importance of constant attention to industrial development issues and noted the effective interaction between the Government and senators.

"For our core industries, achieving technological sovereignty and technological leadership is a strategic objective. This is the focus of a set of national projects, the implementation of which was discussed in detail yesterday at a meeting with the President. In addition to providing key economic and social sectors with essential products, the national projects define priorities for the entire industry. This involves technologically upgrading enterprises' fixed assets and training them to develop new, qualified personnel. The combination of these factors is a prerequisite for increasing labor productivity," said Denis Manturov.

Another emphasis was placed on the need to increase public and corporate investment in research and development. Developing the potential of small technology companies requires more active involvement of universities in the industrial agenda.

Furthermore, the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the priority of expanding public-private partnerships for the most capital-intensive industrial projects. This format is particularly in demand for large-scale initiatives to develop and deeply process mineral resources, and produce strategic materials and critical components.

"All of the outlined areas are key elements of Russia's state industrial policy. I particularly emphasize the fundamental role of our regions in its implementation. Over the past decade, the federal subjects have significantly strengthened their industrial infrastructure. This includes the creation and development of industrial and technology parks, the funding of regional industrial development funds, and the implementation of preferential regimes at our own level. We will certainly continue to monitor these issues, providing support to the federal subjects," said Denis Manturov.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko welcomed participants of the general meeting of members of the Russian Academy of Sciences during the scientific session "The Russian Academy of Sciences in Addressing the Problems of Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation."

The event was also attended by RAS President Gennady Krasnikov, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Alexander Zhukov, Aide to the President of Russia Andrei Fursenko, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov, Head of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency Veronika Skvortsova, Rector of Moscow State University Viktor Sadovnichy, and others. Approximately 1,200 people attended the general meeting.

Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that President Vladimir Putin has set a national goal: technological leadership for Russia.

"As the President stated yesterday at the National Projects Council, all levels of government, business, and academia are involved in achieving national development goals. The budget law for next year sets the state program for scientific and technological development at over 1.6 trillion rubles. Spending on applied science has increased by 25.9 billion rubles, while spending on fundamental science has increased by 37.5 billion rubles—a 12% increase compared to last year. The government will continue to support fundamental science as the foundation for achieving technological leadership," he said.

The Deputy Prime Minister personally thanked Gennady Krasnikov and the Academy's staff for improving the effectiveness of the fundamental research program. According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Academy, as the intellectual center of Russian science, sets the basic guidelines for government procurement of fundamental research.

"The Russian Academy of Sciences' expert role is strengthening. This year alone, the RAS has prepared over 80,000 expert opinions. Its scope of activity has also expanded to include grant instruments thanks to cooperation with the Russian Science Foundation and the Russian Direct Investment Fund," added the Deputy Prime Minister.

He also emphasized the importance of the RAS now playing a more active role in personnel decisions and ensuring approval of candidates for the leadership of scientific organizations. Dmitry Chernyshenko noted the President's remarks at a meeting with participants of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists about the importance of enhancing the role of the scientific community in addressing Russia's strategic development objectives.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed special gratitude to the Scientific and Technical Council (STC) of the Scientific and Technical Revolution Commission, headed by Gennady Krasnikov.

"It's important that the STC sections work closely with the relevant sections of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Thanks to this, not a single key government decision in science is made without the Academy's participation. This year alone, the STC reviewed over 300 documents. These included the project specifications for new national projects in space and bioeconomy, as well as materials related to the monitoring of already launched national technological leadership projects," he said.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that this year marks a crucial date in the country's history—the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. Scientists under the auspices of the Academy have always stood shoulder to shoulder during the country's most crucial periods. More than 1,500 Soviet scientists received government awards for their contribution to Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

"Our science continues to be a reliable support for the army today, during the special military operation," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

In conclusion, he wished all participants of the meeting, including the members of the Russian Academy of Sciences elected this year, active, fruitful work and success.

"Last year, we established an effective mechanism for the Russian Academy of Sciences to work with the Government Commission for Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Nikolaevich Chernyshenko. This is the commission's scientific and technical council. We are currently working extensively to align the scientific and technological policies of the Russian Federation," said Gennady Krasnikov.

Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov expressed gratitude to the Russian Academy of Sciences and all academicians for their joint efforts to popularize scientific knowledge among the younger generation.

"For our part, we are responsible for the foundation upon which scientific research is subsequently built and which produces scientists. Unified educational programs have been created, and they are taught in all schools across the country. We are working with the Academy of Sciences on state textbooks. We expect that by 2027, textbooks on mathematics, computer science, physics, chemistry, and biology will be ready. It is crucial that the textbooks incorporate interdisciplinary connections; this is a relevant area today," noted Sergey Kravtsov.

As Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov noted, the state's focus on achieving practical results from research activities contributes to the development of the institution of qualified customers, as envisaged by the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of Russia.

"It has been proposed to formalize the implementation of this instrument in the new version of the fundamental scientific research program. This will allow leading companies in the real economy to participate in the development of state assignments for fundamental and applied research for research institutes and universities. The government is currently preparing a corresponding draft order for publication. It was prepared jointly with the Russian Academy of Sciences and aims to comprehensively update the program," said Valery Falkov.

The minister added that this year, the RAS's powers have been significantly expanded. In accordance with the law on technology policy, the academy is also reviewing the list of cross-cutting technologies and preparing proposals for the development of medium- and long-term technology development plans.

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Access to high-quality and timely medical care is directly linked to the creation of a modern healthcare infrastructure. In the reunified regions, the construction and renovation of medical facilities for both adults and children is progressing according to industry-specific programs established through 2030. For example, in Melitopol, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, specialists are constructing a multidisciplinary pediatric center. Construction and installation work in the infectious diseases building has now been completed and is ready for subsequent equipment installation, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The Donbas and Novorossiya socioeconomic development program includes measures to establish a modern healthcare system. To this end, healthcare facilities are being built and renovated to create a comfortable environment for patient accommodation and treatment, as well as for medical staff. In Melitopol, two buildings of a multidisciplinary pediatric medical center are being constructed to simultaneously serve approximately 350 young residents of the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Construction of the five-story, 13,000-square-meter building for the future infectious diseases department has been completed and is ready for the installation of medical equipment. Work on the future seven-story pediatric building is also nearing completion—70% complete," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the work is being carried out under the supervision of the "Single Customer in Construction" public corporation. Over 600 doctors and specialists from 15 different specialties will provide inpatient emergency and scheduled medical care to children and treat them for infectious diseases at the future pediatric center.

"In the infectious diseases building, monolithic and masonry work, roofing and utility installation, and façade and interior finishing have been completed. The seven-story pediatric building, with an area of approximately 25,000 square meters, will house the admissions and inpatient departments, as well as intensive care and surgical units, day care, radiation diagnostics, hematology, and neurotraumatology departments," added Karen Oganesyan, CEO of Unified Customer.

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