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Order No. 3621-r of December 5, 2025

By the end of 2025, over 1.5 billion rubles will be allocated to implement sustainable development programs for energy and housing and utilities companies in Dagestan, Ingushetia, and North Ossetia. A corresponding order has been signed.

Funds from the Government's reserve fund are being allocated on a co-financing basis. These funds will enable the three regions to continue implementing programmatic measures, including the consolidation of regional housing and utilities assets. This work is being carried out by unified operators established in each region.

Furthermore, the programs include measures to attract qualified specialists to the industry. Work is also underway to establish economically justified tariffs. These tariffs typically differ from those previously in effect, so during the transition period, the federal government helps the regions compensate consumers for the price difference.

The implementation of pilot programs for the sustainable development of energy and housing and utilities companies in Dagestan, Ingushetia, and North Ossetia began in 2022. The need to continue this work is reflected in the instructions given by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin following a meeting of the Government Commission for the Development of the North Caucasus Federal District, which took place on May 27, 2025, in Mineralnye Vody.

The issue was considered atGovernment meeting on December 4.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko met with Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for AI, Digital Economy, and Remote Working Applications of the United Arab Emirates. The meeting, held in Dubai, focused on developing the Russia-UAE partnership in artificial intelligence. The parties exchanged experiences in developing and implementing AI solutions and discussed approaches to technology development and common challenges.

Dmitry Grigorenko presented a report on AI implementation priorities in Russia. He noted that Russia and the UAE have largely aligned approaches in this area. For example, Russia, like the UAE, emphasizes the development and scaling of its own sovereign AI technologies. To this end, a Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence was opened in Dubai in November. It is developing large-scale Arabic language models, decision-making systems, and an AI cyberdefense tool. Russia is also pursuing the replication of the best domestic AI solutions. This function is performed by the Center for Artificial Intelligence Development under the Government of the Russian Federation, which has become a key unified coordination and analytical hub. In less than six months, the center's experts have collected and analyzed more than 300 AI solutions being implemented across the country. Following the evaluation, more than 180 AI solutions proved their effectiveness and were posted on the open portal "Digital Region," which serves as a showcase for Russian AI solutions and facilitates their replication.

As noted during the meeting, both Russia and the UAE are focusing primarily on economic efficiency and the analysis of specific metrics when implementing AI. In this regard, their approaches also overlap: both countries have moved from experimental testing of the technology to rational implementation based on an assessment of its practical and economic benefits.

Dmitry Grigorenko and Omar bin Sultan Al-Olama exchanged views on best practices for AI implementation. Urban environment monitoring systems, dubbed "Smart City" in Russia, have demonstrated the greatest success in implementation. In both countries, the technology is used to improve quality of life, for example, by assessing road quality and street cleanliness, identifying faults, monitoring safety, and helping to identify troublemakers. Among the AI solutions demonstrating the greatest effectiveness, the parties also noted AI-based systems for the oil and gas industry. These are used to accelerate geological exploration, help optimize drilling, and reduce economic costs.

Another topic of discussion was common challenges in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence. The parties agreed that the most pressing issues remain the need to create infrastructure and sufficient capacity, develop high-quality datasets for AI training, and train highly qualified personnel. Russia and the UAE expressed their readiness to actively exchange experiences.

"Russia and the United Arab Emirates have many areas for strengthening our partnership, and exchanging experience in AI implementation is one such area. Russia, like the UAE, is focusing on developing its own 'homegrown' AI solutions. This is important for strengthening each country's technological sovereignty. And an active exchange of experience and best practices will accelerate both sides' efforts to address AI development challenges," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov also participated in the meeting as part of the Russian delegation. He shared his experience implementing AI solutions in regional governance and outlined the key impacts.

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One of the priority objectives of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project is improving the quality of life for Russians. A key factor in achieving this goal is the development and modernization of the road network. This year, thanks to the national project, more than 200 km of regional and local roads have been built and reconstructed across the country, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Modern roads, bridges, and overpasses create comfortable living conditions for people, open up new economic opportunities, and enhance the tourist appeal of areas. Therefore, we pay close attention to the construction of new facilities and the modernization of existing ones. This year, 68 facilities were commissioned under the federal project "Regional and Local Road Network" of the national project "Infrastructure for Life." These include 38 road sections with a total length of 207 km and 30 artificial structures with a length of over 3,000 linear meters. In total, more than 140 facilities will be built or reconstructed by the end of the year—340 km of roads and 5,000 linear meters of artificial structures," said Marat Khusnullin.

Construction and reconstruction work on many road facilities is carried out over several road seasons.

"This year, construction and reconstruction work was carried out on 320 projects. These included 185 road sections with a total length of over 900 km and 135 bridges and overpasses with a total length of over 32,000 linear meters. These projects include those that will be commissioned in the coming years. When implementing multi-year contracts, it is important to monitor each stage of the work and the materials and technologies used on site. Continuous monitoring allows us to promptly identify and correct even the slightest deviations from the plan. This is the only way to guarantee that final goals are met within the established timeframe," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

The implementation of large-scale projects became possible thanks to uninterrupted federal support.

"Thanks to the support of the President of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the Ministry of Transport of Russia, we are successfully developing transport infrastructure in the regions. The professionalism of our road and bridge builders, the efficient organization of the production process, and stable funding allow us to commission large-scale projects ahead of schedule. This year alone, 176 billion rubles have been allocated for construction and reconstruction activities under the federal project 'Regional and Local Road Network,' of which almost 100 billion rubles are federal funds," said Kairat Tursunbekov, Deputy Head of the Federal Road Agency.

One of the largest projects planned for 2025 is the construction of the Yuzhno-Lytkarinskaya Highway in the Moscow Region. The highway will improve accessibility for more than 3.5 million residents of Moscow and the Moscow Region, relieve congestion on the eastern part of the Moscow Ring Road, and reroute traffic flows from the southeast bypassing Moscow.

This road season, construction work on four of the most significant sections, totaling 17.2 kilometers, was completed. Overall, the project includes the construction of a 45-kilometer highway, as well as 64 artificial structures, including 11 interchanges, 27 overpasses, and 10 bridges. The project is scheduled to be fully operational in 2026.

A 10-kilometer section of the Urlu-Aspak – Karakol highway has been completed in the Altai Republic. The highway will become part of the prospective Kyzyl-Ozyok – Aleksandrovka – Urlu-Aspak – Karakol – Elekmonar route, linking scenic spots in the Altai Republic. It will positively impact tourism development and improve transport accessibility for remote villages in the region.

One of the most significant projects under the national project in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania is the restored bridge across the Terek River at the 3rd kilometer of the bypass around the village of Nogir. Built in 1972, it served for over 50 years. In May 2023, flooding caused the collapse of an intermediate support and two spans of the bridge, disrupting freight and passenger transport routes. Thanks to the national project, the structure was reconstructed.

Also this year, a section of the Transkam – Verkhniy Zgid – Matsuta highway was reconstructed in the Republic of North Ossetia – Alania. The road leading from the Alagir Gorge to Digorskoye was completely destroyed by a flood in 2002. Construction and installation work took two years: the road base was built practically from scratch and a two-layer asphalt concrete surface was laid. Specialists renovated seven bridge structures, installed culverts under the roadway, and installed reinforced concrete channels along the highway to drain water.

In addition, in the settlements of Sadon, Galon and Kuraitta, located along the road, artificial lighting has been installed with a total length of 1.8 km.

Large-scale capital-intensive projects are underway not only on regional roads but also on the city's road network. For example, in the capital of the Chechen Republic, reconstruction has been completed on Aslanbek Sheripov Street and the bridge over the Sunzha River located on it.

Aslanbek Sheripov Street is one of Grozny's central transportation arteries, connecting the main entrance to the city from the south with its center. The project is 2.4 kilometers long. During the renovation, the roadway was widened from four to six lanes. The bridge located on this street is also an important element of the transportation infrastructure. During the reconstruction, bridge builders essentially constructed the new structure from scratch.

The completed work will ensure comfortable and safe access to numerous important sites, including the Grozny City complex, the hotel, the Heart of Chechnya Mosque, two buildings of the Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov Chechen State University, the M.D. Millionshchikov Grozny State Petroleum Technological University, the Dagun Omayev Ceremonial Palace, A.Sh. Kadyrov Square, and a medical center.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova presented awards to the winners of the 3rd Eduard Asadov All-Russian Literary Competition for Visually Impaired People, dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The awards ceremony took place at the Government House.

In 2025, the competition was held in seven categories, the most popular of which were "About the Motherland," "A Man's Fate," and "About Love." The competition received 91 submissions from 65 Russian cities. The literary works featured a diverse range of genres. Participants submitted short stories, novellas, novels, essays, plays, and poems. Twenty finalists made the shortlist, from which the jury selected eight winners.

"Our event is timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which reminds us of the importance of equal opportunities, the value of every person, regardless of their disability, and the need to build a truly inclusive society. Creativity has the power to overcome any barrier. The Eduard Asadov All-Russian Literary Competition for People with Visual Impairments is a clear example of this. It not only identifies talent but also fosters a culture of respect, understanding, and support for people with disabilities," said Tatyana Golikova.

The winners of the III All-Russian Competition of Literary Works for People with Visual Impairments named after Eduard Asadov were:

Pyotr Antonov (Nizhnevartovsk, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra),

Vyacheslav Vasiliev (Akhtyrsky village, Krasnodar region),

Maria Gavrilina (Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod region),

Timur Kolesnikov (Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan),

Oksana Medvedeva (Yeisk, Krasnodar Krai),

Elena Roshchina (Korablino, Ryazan region),

Mikhail Smirnov (Salavat, Republic of Bashkortostan),

Vyacheslav Chaban (Goryachiy Klyuch, Krasnodar Region).

Seven winners received Braille displays provided by the Art, Science, and Sport charity foundation as part of its "Un Certain Regard" program. This unique device will enable visually impaired writers to further develop their talents.

Elena Roshchina's children's series "Favorite Bedtime Stories" was awarded a special jury prize—a certificate for the creation of an animated film—from the animation studio of the Diana Gurtskaya Center for Social Integration.

Students from the Russian State Specialized Academy of Arts took part in the awards ceremony, performing several musical pieces.

The competition jury is chaired by People's Artist of Russia Sergei Bezrukov. It was on his initiative that the event was named after Soviet poet and novelist Eduard Asadov in 2023. The jury also includes People's Artist of Russia Diana Gurtskaya, Rector of GITIS Grigory Zaslavsky, General Director of the Russian State Library Vadim Duda, editor of the "Our Life" magazine of the All-Russian Society of the Blind Vladimir Bukhtiyarov, writer Irina Povolotskaya, and others.

The All-Russian Literary Competition for People with Visual Impairments has been held since 2022. Since then, the competition has received 422 applications from participants aged 18–96, with 25 winners. The competition has reached over 250 cities across the country.

The competition was organized by the Government Council for Guardianship in the Social Sphere, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry of Culture, and the Art, Science, and Sports Charitable Foundation as part of the Special View program to support people with visual impairments.

The Government Council on Social Welfare was established in 2012. The Council is an advisory body formed to address the most pressing issues in the area of social protection for citizens in difficult life situations, including children without parental care, the disabled, and other groups of citizens, as well as public health protection and the development of proposals for improving state policy in this area.

The Art, Science, and Sport Charitable Foundation was founded in 2006 to support socially significant initiatives in culture, education, and sports. The Foundation actively contributes to the development of inclusion and accessible environments in the country, including through its "Special View" program to support people with visual impairments, which offers relevant service solutions for people with visual disabilities to promote self-fulfillment, development, and integration into society.

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As part of his working visit to Buryatia, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev visited the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of Russian Helicopters (a Rostec state corporation).

The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant is one of the largest enterprises in the Russian aviation industry. For over 85 years, it has maintained its status as one of the country's key helicopter manufacturers, combining generations of experience with modern technology. Over its history, the plant has produced over 9,000 aircraft—both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

The company produces the Mi-8/171 multirole helicopter, the most widely produced twin-engine helicopter in the world. It is actively involved in expanding its civilian helicopter lineup and developing promising projects: the company is currently working on the serial production of the new Mi-171A3 multirole helicopter for offshore operations.

The plant has its own certified training center for training and retraining flight crews and engineering and technical personnel. A special highlight is the unique Mi-171A3 helicopter simulator.

The enterprise boasts a full technological complex for the manufacture of aircraft. Today, the plant produces Mi-8AMT helicopters in cargo, passenger, search and rescue, firefighting, medical, VIP, and convertible (transport/VIP) configurations, as well as the multirole Mi-171 and Mi-171A2 helicopters. The first production aircraft of the new generation, the Mi-171A3, is currently being manufactured.

The company is continuously working to improve labor productivity, installing modern and more efficient equipment, and expanding its technological capabilities. A number of investment projects have been implemented at the plant, including a new flight test station building and a centralized cafeteria, machine tool upgrades, and the reconstruction of the engineering building is nearing completion.

"We discussed the idea that, in addition to a propeller that holds the vehicle in place, it would be a good idea to consider a propeller that facilitates movement and pulls or pushes the vehicle. This would impact speed and efficiency. New opportunities have emerged. Previously, transmitting torque from a top-mounted engine required a complex transmission, which required high reliability parameters and would have added weight. Now, this can be achieved with an electric drive. This needs to be addressed. We will either catch up with the trend and join other countries working on this technology, or we will fall behind. I will return to Moscow and invite representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Rostec, and we will discuss this topic, because progress and our ability to stay competitive are among the most important areas that we in the government must monitor and control," said Yuri Trutnev following his visit.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak spoke at the annual Vedomosti Impulse awards ceremony. The awards aim to stimulate the investment market, encourage significant cross-industry projects, and create a platform for the exchange of experience between the professional community, investors, and operators of major initiatives.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that investment is one of the key drivers of the country's development: over four years, its volume has grown by 37%, and the economic growth rate over the past two years has reached 8.4%, the highest in the past decade. Alexander Novak noted that the award serves an important function, not only highlighting the best investment practices but also popularizing them, thereby promoting the dissemination of successful solutions in the regions, the implementation of advanced technologies, and the creation of conditions for economic growth.

"The Impulse Prize nominations cover key areas of Russia's economic development: healthcare, education, urban environment, infrastructure, technological leadership, and the development of the Arctic and the Far East—in other words, the national goals and objectives that the President has set as the vector for the country's development in the near future. And we see that, despite all the difficulties and challenges, thanks to the joint work of the government, local authorities, businesses, and investors, the Russian economy continues to grow, demonstrating flexibility and resilience," added Alexander Novak.

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Today, millions of citizens of our country are actively involved in the volunteer movement.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Russians on Volunteer Day, celebrated annually on December 5.

"Today, millions of our country's citizens are actively involved in the volunteer movement. Over the past five years, the number of Russians volunteering has more than tripled—from 10% to 32%. Over 9 million people have joined the Dobro.RF platform. As President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin says, the desire to help those in need has been present throughout our country's history, passed down from generation to generation. Every day, our volunteers prove this to be true. They are caring, responsible, and kind people who have chosen service as their life's work," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

He recalled that the volunteer movement in Russia emerged during preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Twenty-six flagship universities across the country were selected through a competition to host the first volunteer centers. The winning universities were awarded diplomas, which were presented by the President of Russia.

"All those wishing to become volunteers went through a complex selection process, and at the Games, our assistants—a team of 25,000 people—worked in 17 different areas, from meeting delegations at the airport to assisting with the organization of ceremonies," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Today, millions of citizens of our country are actively involved in the volunteer movement.

He emphasized that volunteers are always among the first to respond to the challenges of the times. "This was the case during the coronavirus pandemic and after the start of the special military operation, when they demonstrated true patriotism and civic commitment, supporting our heroes on the front lines, their families, and the residents of Donbas, Novorossiya, and border regions," added Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The President has repeatedly emphasized that the volunteer movement will continue to develop in Russia, the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

“New volunteer centers and headquarters are regularly opening throughout Russia

Dmitry Chernyshenko wished the volunteers good health, boundless energy, success in their noble cause, and as many like-minded people as possible.

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