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The final stage of the international "Robot Battle" championship took place in Moscow. Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko attended the opening ceremony. Thirty-two teams from Russia, India, China, Tunisia, Brazil, and Iran advanced to the finals. "Robot Battle" has been held annually since 2023 with the support of the Russian government.

The goal of the "Battle of Robots" championship is to popularize engineering professions in Russia, support modern digital technologies, and train future specialists in this field and develop their practical skills.

"The Robot Battle is a unique platform where engineers and programmers can showcase not only their skills but also their creativity. Here, they have the opportunity to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and bring their innovative ideas to life. Such events help develop engaged professionals and give them the opportunity to realize their talents at such a young age. The government actively supports young people's interest in robotics and digital technologies, because it is their hands that will shape the future digital economy and Russian technologies," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the "Battle of Robots" is growing in scale each year, and its geographic reach is expanding, reflecting growing interest in robotics among young people. More than 450 people participated in the third season of the championship: 112 teams from eight countries (Russia, Belarus, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tunisia, China, and Brazil). This is almost double the number of participants in the first season in 2023 (267).

The event attracts not only the participants who create robots for the competition but also spectators. Over the past three years, live broadcasts of the "Robot Battle" have been watched by over 62 million people, and over 56,000 people have attended the championship stages in person (excluding the results of the final stage of the 2025 season).

The "Robot Battle" is open to schoolchildren and students, as well as private hobbyists and company representatives. The competition is held in two categories: "Robot Battle" (up to 110 kg) – for participants of all ages; and "Mini-Robot Battle" (up to 1.5 kg) – for participants aged 10–17.

A key feature of the championship is its active engagement with IT companies. The most promising participants of the "Battle of the Robots" are sent to robotics internships: in 2025, 10 internship agreements have already been signed with leading Russian IT companies. Thus, the championship serves as a bridge between young professionals and the industry: participants not only have the opportunity to demonstrate their engineering skills but also the chance to transition to real-world professional practice and meet future employers. Thirty participants have already passed the preliminary selection and are ready for internships, and two more have received offers and have begun their internships.

The final stage of the 2025 Robot Battle Championship was held under the coordination of the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media and with the support of the Moscow government.

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In Kaliningrad, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova chaired a meeting of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Kaliningrad Region, visited the new outpatient clinic of City Hospital No. 2, participated in the VDvizhenie youth award ceremony, and the opening of the new regional TASS center.

Opening the meeting of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Kaliningrad Region, Tatyana Golikova noted the gradual recovery of economic growth in the country's westernmost region and the contribution of SEZ residents to its development.

"A special economic zone operates throughout the Kaliningrad region. Currently, there are over 300 residents in the SEZ. They have invested over 320 billion rubles in a wide range of industries: from manufacturing, agriculture, and auto assembly to fisheries, information technology, and tourism, and have created over 31,000 new jobs," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

Tatyana Golikova recalled that the Kaliningrad Region retains its status as a geostrategic territory in Russia's new Spatial Development Strategy, which entails prioritizing support for the region through federal initiatives. One of the key instruments of this support is the state program "Socioeconomic Development of the Kaliningrad Region." By presidential decision, an additional 5.7 billion rubles will be allocated from the federal budget for the program's activities beginning in 2026.

Tatyana Golikova paid special attention to healthcare issues.

"We are increasing our support for healthcare. This is a priority for the region's development, given its location," stated Tatyana Golikova. According to her, 37.8 billion rubles were allocated to healthcare in the Kaliningrad Region in 2025, a 15.6% increase from 2024. The cost of the regional state guarantees program for the basic compulsory medical insurance program in the region increased by 18.1% compared to last year.

"The opening of modern medical facilities is undoubtedly contributing to the development of the region's healthcare system. The oncology center, which opened last year, has noticeably gained momentum. Specialized patients are receiving the necessary medical care," said Tatyana Golikova. "Today, we visited the new outpatient clinic of City Hospital No. 2 in Kaliningrad, which will reopen next month after a major renovation. This will improve the accessibility and quality of medical care for more than 32,000 residents. I hope the regional leadership will ensure all the necessary conditions for this."

Reporting on the current situation in the region, Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh confirmed the growth of key economic indicators.

"Based on the ten-month results of this year, key sectors of the Kaliningrad Region's economy are showing growth, including industrial production, which is up 8.5%. This suggests a recovery from the 2022–2023 downturn. Despite challenging weather conditions, agricultural production remained at last year's level. By the end of the year, we expect gross regional product growth of at least 2.4%. And next year, taking into account the impact of major industrial projects, we forecast GRP growth in comparable prices of 6%," said Alexey Besprozvannykh.

Economic growth, he said, allows for strengthening budget revenues while fully fulfilling social obligations. In 2025, social security spending will increase by almost a third (31.6%), and infrastructure investment by 17.8%.

According to Alexey Besprozvannykh, presidential national projects are an important tool for regional development.

"We are grateful to the Government of the Russian Federation for its ongoing attention to the region and its support – federal funding for national projects implemented in the region in 2025 totaled 16.3 billion rubles. An additional 14 billion rubles were financed from the federal budget for the state program 'Socio-Economic Development of the Kaliningrad Region,'" the regional governor said.

Members of the government commission discussed the implementation of the state program for the socio-economic development of the Kaliningrad region, major investment projects, and proposals to improve the competitiveness of the Kaliningrad SEZ.

As part of her working visit, Tatyana Golikova also took part in the ceremonial opening of the TASS Kaliningrad regional information center.

"This is a special western territory for Russia, located between two NATO countries and simultaneously demonstrating, despite any external sanctions, both Russia's development and the development of the Kaliningrad region. And of course, here and in these conditions, objective, up-to-date information is especially important, which we have always traditionally received from TASS. This is not just a news agency; it is an agency that defends the country's sovereignty," said Tatyana Golikova. She added that TASS is the most cited agency abroad, and its achievements were recognized last year with the Order "For Valiant Labor." The TASS Kaliningrad Regional Information Center, along with centers in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Pyatigorsk, Vladivostok, and Rostov-on-Don, became the agency's seventh representative office in Russia.

At the end of the day, Tatyana Golikova and Alexey Besprozvannykh took part in the awards ceremony for the annual youth public recognition award "VDvizhenie."

"The VDvizhenii Prize reflects an important trend: young people are increasingly participating in the country's social, cultural, and volunteer life. Today, it's especially important to create conditions in which young people can demonstrate leadership, implement socially significant initiatives, and feel a sense of belonging in Russia's development. The Kaliningrad Region exemplifies how young people can be a true driving force for change: your energy, creativity, and drive for development inspire not only your peers but also the entire community. You prove that even in unique geographical and historical conditions, it's possible to create projects that change lives for the better and become a model for the entire country," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

The award winners – researchers, creators, volunteers, leaders, and mentors – were selected in 11 nominations (Grant Project of the Year, Achievement of the Year, First of the Year, Leader of the Year, Mentor of the Year, Young Patriot of the Year, Event of the Year, Project of the Year, Organization of the Year, Good of the Year, and Youth Space of the Year).

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The government commission continues to coordinate efforts to eliminate the consequences of the emergency in the Kerch Strait.

Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev told reporters that since the sinking of the Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239 tankers on December 15, 2024, more than 185,000 tons of contaminated sand and soil have been collected for disposal and sale in Krasnodar Krai, the Republic of Crimea, and Sevastopol, 160,000 tons of which have already been disposed of.

According to estimates by the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and relevant government agencies, over 90% of the spilled fuel oil has been collected.

In March, fuel oil was pumped out of the grounded stern of the Volgoneft-239 tanker and disposed of. In October and November, the bulk of the fuel oil was removed from the tanker's bow.

To contain the fuel oil spill in the sunken tankers, the Government Commission decided to install three cofferdams. The first has already been installed, and work on the second and third is ongoing. After the fuel oil is removed, the cofferdams and the remaining parts of the ships are scheduled for complete decommissioning in 2026.

The Ministry of Education and Science continues to develop options for beach cleanup in Anapa and the Temryuk district.

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Participants at the EAEU Intergovernmental Council meeting learned about the finalist projects and technological developments of international teams of young scientists in biotechnology, industrial diagnostics, and environmental safety.

The International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology is being held to develop multilateral cooperation between the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan in the field of science and technology, support youth initiatives, and promote promising developments in the Eurasian region.

During the conference, the heads of official delegations will be presented with finalist projects and technological developments by international teams of young scientists in biotechnology, industrial diagnostics, and environmental safety. The selection of projects for participation in the final round was conducted in several stages. In November 2025, a competitive selection of youth research projects was held in thematic areas consistent with the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Commonwealth of Independent States for 2026–2035, approved by the decision of the Council of Heads of Government of the CIS on September 29, 2025.

Following the review, 16 projects from 60 applications were selected for in-person consideration, which took place on November 26, 2025, as part of the V Congress of Young Scientists at the Sirius Federal Territory.

Following the defense and expert evaluation, six projects were selected for participation in the conference finals. The showcase will include presentations of the finalist projects, as well as a discussion and evaluation with the participation of the heads of delegations.

The finalist projects correspond to the following priorities for the development of scientific and technological cooperation among the CIS member states:

• Transition to a new energy system based on environmentally friendly, resource-saving energy, the formation of new energy sources, methods of its transmission, storage and use.

• Transition to highly productive agricultural and aquaculture through the introduction of genetic technologies to create safe and high-quality food products to ensure food security and the formation of a full-cycle food production system.

• Transition to advanced technologies for the design and creation of high-tech products for industrial use, primarily in the medical industry, energy, mechanical engineering and the agro-industrial complex.

• Reducing the negative impact of emissions on the environment and climate, adapting ecosystems, population and economic sectors to climate change.

• Obtaining fundamentally new knowledge and technologies by providing the opportunity to conduct world-class scientific research on unique “megascience” class scientific facilities.

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Mikhail Mishustin and heads of delegations participated in the International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology. Dmitry Chernyshenko delivered a speech.

D. Chernyshenko: Esteemed heads of government and colleagues, we have gathered at the International Conference on Cooperation in Science and Technology. You have just walked through an impressive exhibition showcasing the history of Russian and international nuclear energy, with your countries' direct involvement, and the future of the industry.

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In our country, nine national technological leadership projects have been launched at the direction of the President. And just recently, as you know, the Strategy for Scientific and Technological Development of the Commonwealth of Independent States until 2035 was adopted. One of the goals of this strategy is to strengthen our shared sovereignty and ensure sustainable socioeconomic development. And one of the key objectives outlined in the strategy is the formation of a common scientific and technological space for the CIS.

We are confident in the prospects of implementing joint applied research projects with our friends and creating technology consortia. To achieve this, it's important for us to share science with each other and support the exchange of specialists and young scientists. Incidentally, they communicate very well, very well. You'll see this now. We have many common priorities. Issues of efficient energy, clean water, ecology, climate, food security—all of these things connect us.

The Congress of Young Scientists recently concluded at the Sirius Federal University, bringing together over 9,000 young scientists from over 100 countries.

To be continued…

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Mikhail Mishustin and the heads of delegations participating in the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council meeting visited the Atom Museum in Moscow.

The Atom Museum is a one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to nuclear technologies of the past, present, and future, not only in Russia but worldwide. Just recently, in early November, it celebrated its second anniversary (it opened in November 2023).

The museum building is a showcase of architectural innovation. It blends seamlessly into the historic VDNKh complex. It has seven floors, three of which extend below ground level and are built into the bed of the underground Kamenka River. The building's architectural design is unusual: the three underground floors convey the depth of atomic processes, while the four aboveground floors, with their extensive glazing, create a sense of open space. The museum's total area is 25,000 square meters. The extended, floating roof, combined with the expansive glass facades, creates a sense of unity with the surrounding space.

Atom is one of the capital's most visited attractions. Over the past two years, it has welcomed over 3.5 million visitors from 80 countries. The museum's seven floors offer a fascinating journey through the history of the Soviet atomic project and the latest advances in science and the nuclear industry. The museum features interactive exhibitions, classes in a fully equipped laboratory, immersive tours, quests, and science experiments for the whole family.

The museum's foyer features an art object representing a model of a uranium atom—Earth's main energy source. The museum's narrative is built from the bottom up. The ground floor is dedicated to the past—the heroic creation of the USSR's nuclear shield. The floor above is dedicated to dreams, introducing visitors to the most unusual, and sometimes fantastical, projects that emerged when the peaceful use of nuclear energy began. And the first floor presents contemporary developments in the nuclear industry.

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