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Regional highway Buzdyak – Chekmagush – Dyurtyuli

February 12, 2026

Regional highway Ufa – Inzer – Beloretsk

February 12, 2026

Regional highway Yugorsk-Tayezhny 2

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Regional highway Buzdyak – Chekmagush – Dyurtyuli

Thanks to the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, large-scale renovation work on the backbone road network continued in 2025. By the end of 2025, 75% of these roads were in good condition, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"According to the goal of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' the share of core network roads in good condition should increase to 85% by 2030. Today, its total length is approximately 141,000 km, of which 66,600 km are federal highways and 74,300 km are regional or inter-municipal roads. These highways connect major cities and ensure accessibility to key logistics hubs and border crossings. Clearly, the quality of such roads must be of the highest standard. This directly impacts the connectivity of our vast country's regions, the development of trade turnover, economic growth, and the investment attractiveness of the territories as a whole. By the end of 2025, we exceeded our target—the share of core network roads in good condition reached 75%, compared to the planned 70.5%," said Marat Khusnullin.

Particular attention is paid to regional routes that are part of the backbone network.

"In 2025, under the federal project 'Regional and Local Road Network' of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' 752 core network facilities were built, renovated, and modernized, including 658 road sections totaling over 3,500 kilometers and 94 bridges (6,400 linear meters). Every kilometer contributes to the development of our country's transport infrastructure, an investment in the safety and comfort of millions of motorists. We are accelerating our progress while maintaining high quality standards and using the best technologies and materials," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

Large-scale work has also been carried out on the federal road network under the jurisdiction of Rosavtodor.

"In 2025, Rosavtodor built, reconstructed, and repaired (including major repairs) more than 4,800 kilometers of roads under its jurisdiction, which is 400 kilometers more than in 2024. Our goal is the consistent development of the road network for greater reliability, safety, and comfort for all road users," noted Kairat Tursunbekov, Deputy Head of the Federal Road Agency.

The highways that make up the backbone network form the country's transport backbone. For example, the Bugulma-Buguruslan-Buzuluk-Uralsk regional highway is one of the main transport arteries in the western part of the Orenburg Region. Bringing this road up to standard along its entire length—almost 350 km—is one of the priority tasks facing Orenburg road workers. Previously, 176.6 km of the road were upgraded under the "Safe High-Quality Roads" national project, accounting for 59% of the total length.

In 2025, 22 km of the Bugulma-Buguruslan-Buzuluk-Uralsk highway in the Buguruslan and Buzuluk districts underwent major repairs, with another 10.5 km planned for renovation in the new road season.

Extensive backbone network work has also been completed in the Republic of Bashkortostan. A total of 66 sections of regional roads were upgraded in 2025. This includes 11 kilometers of the Beloretsk-Uchaly-Miass highway, which connects Bashkortostan with the Chelyabinsk Region and provides access to the federal M-5 "Ural" highway. Last year, a 5-kilometer section of the Sterlitamak-Beloretsk-Magnitogorsk highway was also brought up to standard.

In 2026, it is planned to repair sections of the Sterlitamak – Beloretsk – Magnitogorsk road, the M-5 Ural – Chishmy – Aksenovo – Kirgiz-Miyaki highway and others.

In addition, artificial structures located on the backbone roads will also be renovated. For example, repairs will continue on the 745-linear-meter bridge over the Belaya River on the Dyurtyuli-Neftekamsk highway. A 110-linear-meter bridge over the Bystry Tanyp River on the Ufa-Birsk-Yanaul highway will also be reconstructed. The structure will be built almost from scratch.

Approximately 42 km of roads within the backbone network have also been upgraded to meet standards in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra. One of the most significant projects is the reconstruction of a 19-km section of the Yugorsk – Tayozhny highway. It runs from the city of Yugorsk to the Okunevskie Zori children's health camp. The highway is of strategic importance as it is part of the Northern Latitudinal Corridor Perm – Ivdel – Khanty-Mansiysk – Tomsk, which, in turn, is part of the federal route "Northwest – Siberia" (St. Petersburg – Kotlas – Syktyvkar – Perm – Khanty-Mansiysk – Tomsk).

Another significant highway is the Nizhnevartovsk-Raduzhny highway. It provides transport access to Surgut, Nizhnevartovsk, Raduzhny, Megion, Langepas, and Pokachi. Last year, two bridges were overhauled: one across a stream at the 91st kilometer, and another over the Gunyogan River at the 111th kilometer.

A major overhaul of a 6.2-kilometer section of the Nizhnevartovsk-Raduzhny highway, which has been underway since 2024, will be completed in 2026. Following the completion of the project, the number of traffic lanes will be increased from two to four, doubling the highway's capacity.

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A meeting chaired by Dmitry Chernyshenko was held to discuss the results of 2025 and plans for 2026 in the education system.

February 13, 2026

A meeting chaired by Dmitry Chernyshenko was held to discuss the results of 2025 and plans for 2026 in the education system.

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A meeting chaired by Dmitry Chernyshenko was held to discuss the results of 2025 and plans for 2026 in the education system.

A meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko was held at the Government Coordination Center to discuss the results of 2025 and plans for 2026 in the education system.

Governors of all Russian regions, as well as representatives of relevant ministries and departments, took part in it.

Dmitry Chernyshenko thanked the governors of the leading regions where the national project "Youth and Children" is being successfully implemented.

"At a meeting with members of the Government, Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasized the importance of developing nursery groups in kindergartens. This issue was raised during the direct line. It's important that families aren't afraid to have children and are confident that the state will provide care and supervision. More than 1 million children under three years of age attend preschools in the country. Over the past five years, more than 266,000 additional places have been created for the youngest children. Our task is to ensure the availability of nurseries and, when building new kindergartens, to create nursery groups based on citizen requests. I urge regional leaders to personally oversee this," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

There are nearly 40,000 schools in the country, educating over 18 million students and employing over 1 million teachers. "In 2025, 80 schools were commissioned, and nearly 1,600 underwent major renovations. The new facilities must meet modern accessibility and digital standards. Improving the quality of education is a priority. Last year, the share of graduates who took the Unified State Exam in mathematics and natural sciences was over 33%, compared to the target of 32%," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Ivanovo, Voronezh, Samara, Vologda, Murmansk, and Chelyabinsk regions, as well as the republics of Bashkortostan, Mari El, Tatarstan, and Chuvashia, emerged as the leaders in Unified State Exam (USE) results in mathematics and natural sciences. The Deputy Prime Minister added that the regions must pay special attention to staffing schools, reaching out to each individual educational institution, and creating conditions that will encourage teachers to remain in the profession for decades. "I ask regional leaders to utilize all available tools—from targeted recruitment to teacher training colleges to supporting and attracting young specialists locally," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

In 2025, systemic legislative changes were adopted in the field of secondary vocational education, which encompasses more than 3,000 colleges and nearly 4 million students. Dmitry Chernyshenko announced that the pilot program for access to secondary vocational education has been extended, the list of participating regions has been expanded, and standards for free vocational training have been introduced for ninth-graders who failed exams.

"The implementation of the federal project 'Professionalism' within the national project 'Youth and Children' continues successfully. Last year, 136 clusters were created and 82 colleges were renovated. Today, 506 clusters are operational in 86 regions across 24 industries, including 323 educational and industrial clusters. By the end of 2026, all 89 regions of our country should be included in the project. Major renovations have been completed at 267 organizations," he said.

The leading regions in terms of the number of clusters created were Moscow, the republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, and the Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Chelyabinsk regions.

The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that at the end of the year, a federal law was passed granting participants in the Secondary Military Education Program the right to obtain a second specialized vocational education free of charge. He instructed regional leaders, in conjunction with regional branches of the Fatherland Defenders Foundation, to organize efforts to identify demand for education.

Dmitry Chernyshenko drew attention to the organization of children's summer recreation. The Deputy Prime Minister noted the need to increase the coverage of children from families in need of special support, from border areas, and from the families of SVO participants.

Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov discussed the progress of construction and major renovations at educational institutions.

"I would like to thank all the regional teams and heads of the federal subjects for their work. We have achieved all the national project targets for education. This is a great, coordinated effort by the regions. We have the highest cash execution figures for the entire period of national project implementation, starting in 2019. It reached 99.6%. This demonstrates the regions' sound budget planning," said Sergey Kravtsov.

He specifically noted the leading regions that achieved full cash execution: the city of Baikonur, Moscow, St. Petersburg, the Kabardino-Balkarian and Chechen Republics, the Republics of Adygea, Altai, Komi, Mari El, Mordovia, North Ossetia-Alania, Tatarstan, Khakassia, Vologda, Kaliningrad, Kemerovo, Kirov, Leningrad, Murmansk, Novgorod, Oryol, Pskov, Ryazan, Samara, Tyumen, Chelyabinsk Oblasts, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and Khabarovsk Krai.

The Minister of Education reported that 1,714 schools have been built since 2019, and over 6,500 schools have undergone major renovations.

The Minister of Education recalled that unified lesson planning was introduced on September 1, 2025, the number of tests was fixed, and the development of a unified educational content was completed. Educational programs comply with the OGE and USE codifiers. He noted that, in accordance with the instructions of the President of Russia, the development of state textbooks continues. Textbooks on history and social studies have been completed.

State Secretary and Deputy Head of Rosmolodezh Denis Ashirov also reported on the implementation of the "Youth and Children" national project.

"Since 2022, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, we have been implementing the comprehensive youth policy development program, 'Region for the Young,' which has been part of the 'Youth and Children' national project since 2025. Thanks to this program, we are renovating and equipping youth centers, creating platforms for unified educational spaces and work in the regions. By the end of four years, more than 250 youth policy institutions have been renovated, and 79 regions have received federal budget support. This year, another 95 youth policy institutions will be renovated according to a unified methodological standard we developed," noted Denis Ashirov.

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Order No. 208-r of February 7, 2026

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Order No. 208-r of February 7, 2026

Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order approving the Concept for Promoting the Development of Charitable Activity in Russia through 2030.

The new concept, developed as a follow-up to a similar document in effect until 2025, defines key objectives for the development of philanthropy. These objectives include expanding the participation of citizens and businesses in charitable activities through the implementation of systemic solutions and increasing trust in the charitable sector, promoting the effectiveness of charitable organizations, and promoting cooperation among charitable participants.

To achieve these objectives, the concept proposes to continue and expand work in a number of areas.

Specifically, to attract citizens and entrepreneurs to implement charitable and social projects, it is planned to improve incentive mechanisms, including increasing the effectiveness of tax incentives for charitable donations and expanding the practice of gratuitous donations of food and other goods by producers and retailers for charitable purposes.

In order to promote the development of a culture of charitable and philanthropic activity, it is planned to increase the involvement of small and medium-sized businesses, improve the mechanisms for the operation of endowments of non-profit organizations (NPOs) and expand opportunities for their replenishment, develop corporate philanthropy, and create conditions for the development of a charitable infrastructure.

To improve the effectiveness of interactions between government and local authorities, the business community, and the media with charitable organizations, we plan to develop new mechanisms for such partnerships, continue to reduce the administrative burden on non-profit organizations, develop necessary information systems and services, and promote the development of resource centers to support socially oriented non-profit organizations, including in rural areas.

It is also proposed to improve the efficiency of charitable organizations themselves. This includes developing the professional competencies of their employees, encouraging the adoption of digital technologies in charitable activities, and providing educational support and assistance in disseminating the best programs and projects.

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More than 400,000 college and technical school students have registered to participate in the regional stage of the All-Russian Professional Skills Championship "Professionals" in 2026.

"During the direct line, our President Vladimir Putin noted that the state is systematically working to train highly qualified workers at all levels. Today, the largest professional skills competition in Russia is the "Professionals" championship. It is held as part of the "Youth and Children" national project and covers all regions of Russia. This year, a record number of students have registered for the regional stage. Compared to 2025, their number has increased by more than 100,000—an increase of 35%. I wish all participants excellent results, professional development, and new acquaintances," said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

By the end of 2025, the total number of participants in the regional stage among secondary vocational education students was 296,000; in 2026, the regional stage will last until the end of February.

"The fact that over 400,000 students registered for the regional stage of the 'Professionals' championship is clear evidence that young people perceive the 'Professionals' movement as an effective mechanism for building their careers, achieving self-realization, and contributing to the country's economic development. We're seeing more than just a 35% increase compared to last year—we're seeing a conscious choice, confidence in the future, and a desire to become the best in their field," commented Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

The All-Russian Professional Skills Championship Movement "Professionals" aims to support talented youth, strengthen human resources, and ensure Russia's technological sovereignty. It includes the "Professionals" Championship and the High-Tech Championship.

The "Professionals" Championship is the largest professional skills competition in Russia, focusing on the most in-demand and widely used competencies in line with the needs of the real economy.

It is being carried out within the framework of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children".

The "Professionals" movement was organized with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko held a meeting on the development of phygital sports in general education institutions. The meeting was attended by Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov, Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev, President of the All-Russian Phygital Sports Federation Nikita Nagorny, and regional representatives.

Dmitry Chernyshenko held a meeting on the development of phygital sports in general education organizations.

February 12, 2026

Dmitry Chernyshenko held a meeting on the development of phygital sports in general education organizations.

February 12, 2026

Dmitry Chernyshenko held a meeting on the development of phygital sports in general education organizations.

February 12, 2026

Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov at a meeting on the development of phygital sports in general education organizations

February 12, 2026

Russian Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev at a meeting on the development of phygital sports in general education organizations

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Dmitry Chernyshenko held a meeting on the development of phygital sports in general education organizations.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that the meeting brought together, for the first time, a team of pilot regions and schools that will form the basis for the development of phygital sports in the general education system. He expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Sport, and the leading regions.

The project's goal is to encourage regular physical activity among students through the introduction of phygital sports, which combines physical exercise and digital technology.

The Deputy Prime Minister stated that the phygital movement has already reached an international level. Following the first-ever "Games of the Future"—an international phygital sports tournament—held in Kazan in 2024 at the initiative of President Vladimir Putin, the movement is expanding.

"More than 130 countries have already joined this movement. As President Vladimir Putin noted, our country has been and remains one of the world's leading sporting powers, the birthplace of great athletes, victories, and records. Our goal is to ensure this remains the case. We are laying the foundation so that in a few years, Russia will have a trained workforce and a developed phygital sports ecosystem. Thus, 59 schools in 16 regions have been selected for the Ministry of Education's pilot project," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He added that in 2025, Russia passed the baton to the United Arab Emirates, with the second Future Games taking place in Abu Dhabi. In 2026, the tournament will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan, confirming the global community's continued interest in this format.

Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that phygital sports are also an excellent rehabilitation tool for special military operation participants.

Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov recalled that the Ministry had signed an agreement with the All-Russian Phygital Sports Federation to develop new sports in schools. He noted that a roadmap for developing this movement in schools had been signed jointly with the Ministry of Sport and the Phygital Sports Federation.

The minister announced that the phygital sports development project will be launched in several regions by the end of February. These include the city of Sevastopol, the Republic of Tatarstan, the Arkhangelsk and Kirov regions, and the Stavropol Territory.

"In addition to schools, phygital sports centers will also participate in the phygital sports pilot project, where students will participate in the digital portion of the competition. Together with the Phygital Sports Federation, we have developed a supplementary education program in phygital sports for schoolchildren. The program takes into account the students' age, as well as their level of physical fitness and motivation for various sports. Work continues on methodological recommendations for organizing the educational process in phygital centers. By the end of the year, an educational module on phygital sports will be developed for inclusion in the Physical Education curriculum," the Minister of Education said.

To implement the new curriculum in schools, a professional development program for teaching staff will be developed. The Minister of Education added that recommendations for equipping a typical phygital classroom in a school will be prepared. He noted that the All-Russian Congress of Physical Education Teachers will be held at the end of April, where phygital sports will be given special attention.

Sports Minister and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee Mikhail Degtyarev highlighted recent projects within the framework of the roadmap. At the International Sports Forum "Russia – Country of Sports," an All-Russian Phygital Lesson was held, involving over 18,000 schoolchildren, both in person and online. In December 2025, the second Abu Dhabi Future Games took place. Interest in the competitions, which Russia brought to the world and were first held in Kazan, remains high. This year, they will be held for the third time in Kazakhstan, where the Russian national team will also be sent.

"In 2025, 36 phygital centers were commissioned, and we plan to build 38 more in 2026. By 2030, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin, 300 such centers will be operating in Russia. These are modern venues for combined competitions that combine digital and traditional sports," emphasized Mikhail Degtyarev.

Nikita Nagorny, President of the All-Russian Phygital Sports Federation (Functional Digital Sports), spoke about the "Challenge of the First" competition, which includes competitions in phygital sports disciplines. He focused on the regions' preparations for the event, the final of which will take place at the Sirius Federal Territory.

Representatives from various constituent entities of the Russian Federation also participated in the meeting. Ivan Dementyev, Deputy Chairman of the Arkhangelsk Region Government, Nikolay Pristavka, Acting Deputy Governor of Sevastopol, and Alexey Eteyev, Deputy Chairman of the Government and Minister of Digital Development of the Republic of Kalmykia, discussed how their regions are implementing additional education programs in phygital sports as part of a pilot project.

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