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The All-Russian Online Olympiad is being held for the sixth time from September 23 to October 26. "Safe Roads". The event is being held with the support of the national project "Infrastructure for Life" and is aimed at testing and improving the road literacy of students in grades 1–9, said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Child safety on the roads is one of our key priorities. We understand how crucial it is to ensure it given the increasing traffic flow. To achieve this goal, comprehensive work is being carried out under the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' including upgrading the road network. Particular attention is being paid to routes to schools and other educational institutions across the country. This year, over 3,000 km of such roads will be upgraded. We are also working to foster a culture of safe behavior on the road. The All-Russian online Olympiad 'Safe Roads' has proven itself an effective tool for reinforcing schoolchildren's knowledge of traffic rules. Over the five years of the project's implementation, more than 20 million participants have tested their road literacy," said Marat Khusnullin.

Improving road safety literacy is the first step in fostering a culture of safe behavior on the roads. To this end, the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate conducts various preventative measures aimed at raising awareness of road safety rules.

"The key objective of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate is to engage children in road safety, foster law-abiding behavior on the roads, and instill in them safe road behavior skills through a wide range of activities aimed at reducing the number of road accidents involving children. Forms and methods of preventive work are selected based on an analysis of the causes of child injuries in road accidents, and the Olympiad is one such form. The online Olympiad tasks allow participants not only to pass a test, but also to first learn and review the basic rules of road safety and only then test their knowledge interactively," noted Lieutenant General of Police Mikhail Chernikov, Head of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia.

Not only knowledge of traffic regulations but also safe roads help improve road safety. Particular attention is paid to routes to schools and kindergartens.

"People's safety and comfort are our absolute priorities. To ensure these, extensive work is underway both within and outside of populated areas, on regional and inter-municipal roads. To improve traffic safety, not only the road surface but also the supporting infrastructure is being upgraded. At every stage, close attention is paid to quality control. The "Safe Roads" online Olympiad has successfully established itself as a platform for schoolchildren to reinforce their knowledge of road safety, which is essential for preserving the lives and health of our younger generation," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

The Olympiad is organized by the Ministry of Transport, the Main Directorate of Road Safety of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, and the National Priorities non-profit organization, with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Infrastructure for Life national project.

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Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko met with Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov.

The event was also attended by Russian Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Dmitry Vakhrukov, Special Representative of the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs for International Sports Cooperation Mikhail Khorev, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Russian Federation Dauren Abayev.

"In the current geopolitical situation, Kazakhstan and Russia remain close friends, true allies, and strategic partners. The foundation of our bilateral relations is the comradely and deeply trusting relationship between our national leaders – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. During a working visit to Kazakhstan on September 10, 2025, together with Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, we discussed cooperation between the two countries in various areas," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Kazakh delegation for its athletes' participation in the five sports included in the St. Alexander Nevsky International Sports Games and invited them to the "Russia – Power of Sports" International Sports Forum.

Dmitry Chernyshenko also focused on cooperation in the tourism sector.

"Kazakhstan is one of the top three most popular destinations abroad for Russians. In the first half of 2025, total tourist flow amounted to 2.3 million trips," he reported.

Minister of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan Yerbol Myrzabosynov noted the regular exchange of invitations to conferences and exhibitions.

"In April 2025, Russian tour operators participated in the 23rd Kazakhstan International Tourism and Travel Exhibition in Almaty. Today, this platform, which brings together approximately 500 companies from various countries, serves as a forum for dialogue and the exchange of experiences. Russia presented stands representing the Altai Krai and St. Petersburg. The Altai Krai is actively developing as an eco-friendly destination. In winter, it offers ski resorts, and in summer, it offers hiking trails, agritourism, and ecotourism. Russia has enormous tourism potential and a wealth of experience," he said.

During the meeting, Yerbol Myrzabosynov requested assistance in organizing the Kazakh delegation's visit to the Altai Krai. He noted the country's developing Chimbulak ski resort, which has already become a popular year-round destination. Last year, it was visited by approximately 1.5 million people.

Yerbol Myrzabosynov also reported that in 2024, Kazakhstani athletes participated in more than 30 sporting events.

"Russia is a sporting power. We value your experience in training athletes for major competitions. It's important for us to learn from this experience and develop joint projects," he added.

Sports Minister and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev noted that, at the request of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is discussing with colleagues from Kazakhstan an initiative to hold international competitions next year with the participation of SCO member states in an open format. This will be a new starting point for the development of sports.

"Kazakh athletes participate in many Russian competitions every year. The Alexander Nevsky Games were held in St. Petersburg in September. I thank the Kazakh side for sending a team – the results were very good. Our athletes will soon meet in Azerbaijan at the CIS Games. The first CIS Winter Spartakiad for children with disabilities will be held in Ufa in December. We look forward to welcoming the Kazakh delegation. I would especially like to thank my colleagues from Kazakhstan for their support of Russian athletes on international stages. We feel this solidarity and appreciate it," said Mikhail Degtyarev.

Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia Dmitry Vakhrukov reported that the key indicators of the national project "Tourism and Hospitality" demonstrate a targeted and measurable approach.

"We intend to increase the industry's contribution to GDP to 5%, ensuring an increase in tourist arrivals by 50 million. This will be achieved, in part, by welcoming 16 million foreign visitors by 2030 and by growing domestic demand. Total investment in the industry by 2030 is estimated at 3.5 trillion rubles, with over 75% coming from private sources. Our goal is to ensure that every ruble invested in the budget yields a multiple return. This is an ambitious but calculated goal, achievable through consolidated efforts with the regions and businesses," emphasized Dmitry Vakhrukov.

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Since 2025, resettlement of residents from dilapidated housing has been carried out under the national project "Infrastructure for Life." Applications for the new phase of the program have been approved from Primorsky Krai, Chelyabinsk, Amur, Bryansk, Ivanovo, Kaluga, Lipetsk, Omsk, Orenburg, Saratov, and Tula Oblasts. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Territorial Development Fund.

"Eleven more regions will receive funding for the new phase of the program to relocate residents from dilapidated housing. The Territorial Development Fund has approved corresponding applications totaling approximately 3.74 billion rubles. The plan is to relocate approximately 77,000 square meters, thereby improving the living conditions of 4,400 people. It is important to continue this work and do everything possible to ensure that more people can move into comfortable, modern apartments," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Kaluga Region has been approved for funding in the amount of 126.2 million rubles to resettle 760 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 9,610 square meters, the Saratov Region for 743.5 million rubles to resettle 730 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 13,500 square meters, the Chelyabinsk Region for 457.5 million rubles to resettle 628 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 11,000 square meters, the Amur Region for 964.9 million rubles to resettle 534 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 11,300 square meters, and the Orenburg Region for 342.7 million rubles to resettle 533 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 8,720 square meters.

In addition, Primorsky Krai will receive 451.8 million rubles to resettle 366 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 7,800 square meters, Tula Oblast will receive 360.2 million rubles to resettle 360 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 7,100 square meters, Ivanovo Oblast will receive 132.5 million rubles to resettle 237 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 3,600 square meters, Lipetsk Oblast will receive 74.4 million rubles to resettle 151 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 2,000 square meters, Omsk Oblast will receive 64.5 million rubles to resettle 80 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,600 square meters, and Bryansk Oblast will receive 23.1 million rubles to resettle 30 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 0,460 square meters.

"The program to relocate residents from dilapidated housing is being coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Construction. To date, the Territorial Development Fund, as the program's operator, has supported applications from 28 regions totaling approximately 17.5 billion rubles. This will allow for the relocation of 17,200 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 280,000 square meters," noted Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

As part of the national project "Infrastructure for Life," it is planned to relocate 345,000 citizens from dilapidated housing covering an area of 6.2 million square meters by 2030.

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