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Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with the head of the Republic of Kalmykia, Batu Khasikov.

In Elista, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with Batu Khasikov, Head of the Republic of Kalmykia. They discussed the development of tourism, science, education, youth policy, and sports in the region.

The Deputy Prime Minister thanked Batu Khasikov for hosting the III International Buddhist Forum, congratulated the head and residents of the republic on the 105th anniversary of its founding, and conveyed congratulations from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

"Our President has set a goal: to increase tourist flow to 140 million people per year by 2030. Kalmykia is making a significant contribution to this goal through its participation in the national project 'Tourism and Hospitality.' According to regional data, this year's tourist numbers have already increased by approximately 80%. I ask you to maintain this momentum, because the incredible nature and fascinating historical sites deserve to be visited by as many tourists as possible. I am pleased that you are effectively using government support tools," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

As part of the national project "Tourism and Hospitality," the program supporting the construction of modular hotels continues. For example, the Marco Polo hotel complex in Elista has completed projects to build the three-star, 50-bed Marco Polo Garden modular hotel and the 25-bed Ecopark glamping site.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, business representatives note the rapid return on investment for modular hotels and their popularity among tourists.

On the topic of sports, Dmitry Chernyshenko reported that a government commission is preparing a rating to assess the effectiveness of regions in sports.

"Kalmykia has always demonstrated excellence in this area. By the end of 2024, your citizen participation rate in regular sports was 58%," he added.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed special gratitude for the work of the phygital center.

"Following President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin's instructions, we are implementing the national project 'Youth and Children' starting this year. The head of state has set a national goal: realizing the potential of every individual, developing their talents, and raising patriotic citizens. One of the key objectives is creating educational infrastructure. More than 3,000 new places have been created in schools and kindergartens in the republic, and 57 schools have been renovated. More than 16,000 students are currently studying at colleges and universities in the region. Gorodovikov Kalmyk State University is part of the 'Priority 2030' program," emphasized Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He instructed the region to focus on engaging educational institutions in more actively implementing federal measures, including the "Professionalism" federal project.

The Deputy Prime Minister and the head of Kalmykia also discussed the development of the scientific sphere in the region.

"Youth laboratories are active—three projects are launching this year. They are receiving support from the Russian Science Foundation. It's gratifying that you personally support talented researchers. They receive the annual award from the Head of the Republic of Kalmykia," said the Deputy Prime Minister.

Dmitry Chernyshenko also emphasized that, thanks to victories in the "Region for the Young" competition, the region received approximately 300 million rubles for the renovation and equipping of youth spaces.

Volunteerism is growing in the republic: approximately 13,000 young people are already involved. For example, volunteers regularly send humanitarian aid to soldiers in the special military operation zone.

"The event we are holding today at the behest of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin—the 3rd International Buddhist Forum—allows us to make our modest contribution to strengthening Russia's international standing. We are also fulfilling the President's directive to promote Buddhist education, integrating it with secular education. Yes, much work remains to be done in this area, but with the support of federal agencies, I believe we will accomplish this gradually, step by step. And everything is based, of course, on friendship and unity. In this way, we are telling the world that Russia is a great, friendly country, open to cooperation and ready to meet all challenges," said Batu Khasikov.

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Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev paid a working visit to the Republic of India. As part of the business program, meetings were held with the heads of key government agencies.

Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries was discussed at a meeting with Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of India. The parties also discussed the work of the two countries' regulatory agencies, cooperation in the fishing industry, and the possibility of opening full access to the Indian market for Russian meat and dairy products. Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister noted the importance of accelerating the process of concluding a mutually beneficial free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and India.

Dmitry Patrushev and Indian Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Jagat Prakash Nadda discussed developing cooperation in the supply of mineral fertilizers. The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia emphasized Russia's interest in further strengthening its strategic partnership with India and continuing mutually beneficial cooperation.

Dmitry Patrushev discussed the potential increase in supply volumes and expansion of the range of agricultural products with India's Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. For example, Russia sees potential in increasing exports of Russian vegetable oils, pulses, and other products.

The Deputy Prime Minister reported that agricultural trade between Russia and India increased by more than 60% in 2024.

Dmitry Patrushev also noted that Russia highly values the potential for scientific and technical cooperation between the two countries, for example, in the field of plant breeding. The meeting discussed the possibility of direct contacts between research centers in Russia and India, as well as the organization of internships for specialists.

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Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang chaired a meeting of the 22nd Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Energy Cooperation in Beijing. The parties discussed a wide range of issues related to cooperation in the fuel and energy sector.

Alexander Novak stated that Russian-Chinese cooperation in energy is a crucial component of bilateral relations.

"The People's Republic of China is the Russian Federation's largest and most reliable partner in the international energy market. Russian energy resources account for the majority of trade between our countries," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Alexander Novak noted that Russia's energy policy is guided by the need to work collaboratively with the international community to strengthen global energy security and ensure universal access to reliable and affordable energy sources. At the same time, the Russian Federation is committed to the closest possible partnership with China in the energy sector across all areas.

"We will certainly continue our comprehensive work to implement the agreements reached on current and future cooperation projects, and actively work to implement the goals of comprehensively developing friendly and cooperative relations between our countries, as set by President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping," the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

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Traffic has been launched at two interchanges on the M-3 "Ukraine" highway in the Moscow region.

The reconstruction project for the M-3 "Ukraine" highway, from km 65 to km 124 from Bekasovo to Maloyaroslavets, continues. Work on this project is divided into two phases, one for the Moscow and one for the Kaluga regions. As of today, traffic has been reopened at two interchanges in the Moscow region, at km 66 and km 77. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced this.

"The M-3 'Ukraine' Highway connects Russia's capital with the southwestern regions and provides access to Belarus' highways. The road is a key link in the system of international transport corridors and plays a critical role for freight and passenger traffic. Active modernization of the highway is currently underway in the Moscow and Kaluga regions, which will significantly increase its capacity, improve road safety, and reduce transportation costs by reducing travel times. The work is progressing well, and there are tangible results. Today, traffic was launched at the new interchanges. Drivers are now able to use two interchanges—at the 66th and 77th kilometers—providing quick and safe access to the towns of Bekasovo and Kotovo," said Marat Khusnullin.

The interchange at km 66 to the village of Bekasovo includes seven exits. During construction, over 9,000 tons of asphalt concrete were laid, 3.4 kilometers of metal barrier fencing were installed, 1,200 square meters of horizontal markings were applied, and five culverts were installed. Sixty-eight outdoor lighting poles were also installed to improve visibility at night.

Traffic has been launched at two interchanges on the M-3 "Ukraine" highway in the Moscow region.

Seven exit ramps have also been created at the 77th-kilometer interchange on the Kotovo highway. During the work, 10,500 tons of asphalt concrete were laid, over 4 kilometers of metal barrier fencing were installed, 2,000 square meters of horizontal road markings were applied, eight culverts were installed, and 73 outdoor lighting poles were installed to ensure comfortable travel at night.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, the first stage of the M-3 "Ukraine" reconstruction project, covering the Moscow region from the 65th to the 86th km, includes the construction of four interchanges.

"To ensure comfortable and safe travel on our road network and improve connectivity between communities, we are building new interchanges. In addition to the interchanges at km 66 and 77 of the M-3 highway, traffic was previously opened at km 71 near Moskovskaya Street in Naro-Fominsk, as well as at km 85, which connects the communities of Nefedovo and Dedenyovo. Thanks to this, we have already increased the highway's capacity and traffic safety by eliminating at-grade intersections," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko.

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