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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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The progress of joint work aimed at developing trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Belarus was reviewed.

A meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Union State took place.

Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk, together with Head of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Belarus Dmitry Krutoy, chaired a meeting of the High-Level Group of the Council of Ministers of the Union State of Russia and Belarus. The event was held in Minsk with the participation of State Secretary of the Union State Sergei Glazyev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Belarus Boris Gryzlov, and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

The co-chairs of the High-Level Group reviewed the progress of joint efforts aimed at developing trade and economic cooperation between Russia and Belarus. They discussed issues in transport, energy, culture, education, and other areas, and heard reports from agencies during the plenary session.

The issues of developing cross-border commuter rail service, granting products from Russian and Belarusian manufacturers the status of goods of the Union State, and developing tourism were discussed.

Another topic discussed was the creation of a Union State Committee on Standardization and Quality. As a coordinating and integrating platform for industrial, scientific, educational, and regulatory matters, the committee is expected to facilitate the development of national quality infrastructures, the removal of technical barriers to mutual trade, increased market protection from substandard products, and consumer protection.

The countries continue to work to implement the provisions of the key integration document – the Main Directions for the Implementation of the Provisions of the Treaty on the Establishment of the Union State for 2024–2026.

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On the eve of Volunteer Day, the National Center "Russia" awarded Russia's best volunteers at the fifth, anniversary International Forum of Civic Participation.

Tatyana Golikova congratulated the forum participants

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that the "Volunteer of Russia" badge is being awarded to the country's best volunteers for the second time. "Today, we honor those who perform heroic deeds in their everyday lives with the honorary "Volunteer of Russia" badge. Because from small actions, when combined, a great heart is born. A heart that beats like the heart of our country, our great Motherland, which we all love dearly. And our Volunteer of Russia badge is a great, well-deserved thank you to all of you," added Tatyana Golikova.

The "Volunteer of Russia" badge was established by the government to recognize citizens who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in volunteerism. Eligibility for the award included volunteers with proven volunteer experience (more than 500 hours on the Dobro.RF platform over the past three years), those who demonstrated courage and bravery, and those who performed heroic acts, as well as volunteers who donated blood, plasma, bone marrow, and stem cells, and those who promote bone marrow or stem cell donation.

Among the award recipients is Alexander Sopnev, director of the "Volunteer Search Training for Missing Persons" project from the Amur Region. 685 volunteers have already completed the program, and the region's search rate has increased to 99.3%. Also among the recipients of the award is Daniil Mural from the Donetsk People's Republic, who organized a volunteer blood donation movement in the SVO to rescue civilians and military personnel. Since 2019, he has personally donated 30 blood donations, actively promotes blood and bone marrow donation, and has recruited over 200 new donors. In 2024, he founded the youth donor movement "Donetsk Donor Club."

The Ryazan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Chelyabinsk regions represent the largest number of recipients of the honorary title. More than 1,480 volunteers from 79 Russian regions applied for the "Volunteer of Russia" badge.

Volunteers and volunteer organizations alike could share their stories and apply for a commemorative plaque. The regional youth policy authority submitted the application package to the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh). An expert council made the decision to grant the commemorative plaque and select the recipients.

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In Ulan-Ude, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev held meetings on the socioeconomic development of the Republic of Buryatia and the implementation of master plans; a meeting on the progress of new investment projects in the region; an inspection of social infrastructure construction projects; and a visit to the Voin Center.

"Based on the results of the third quarter of 2025, the industrial production growth rate in the Republic of Buryatia was 7.9%. This is above the average for the Far East and Russia as a whole. The growth in the physical volume of construction work is also high: from January to September 2025, it amounted to 47.3% compared to the same period the previous year. In the republic, 1 million square meters of housing was commissioned in 2024–2025. The growth rate of the average monthly wage is accelerating. The republic has a priority development area, and financial support measures are being implemented," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

At the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, two master plans have been approved in the Republic of Buryatia: for the Ulan-Ude Urban Agglomeration and the city of Severobaikalsk. At the direction of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the master plan activities were updated and a corresponding order was issued in October of this year. The master plans provide for the implementation of 88 measures, 18 of which have been completed. These include the reconstruction of the Zabaikalets sports complex, the construction of a clinic, and the renovation and repair of transport infrastructure in Ulan-Ude. Major renovations to the Podlemorye sanatorium, improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline and Northern Lights parks, and landfill reclamation in Severobaikalsk are also planned. Another 16 projects are under construction, and design and estimate documentation is being developed for 13 projects. A large-scale reconstruction of utility networks in the central part of the city's Sovietsky district was carried out, a clinic was built, a stadium near the aircraft factory was renovated, and trams were purchased.

Buryatia Governor Alexey Tsydenov presented Yuri Trutnev with a report on the region's current socioeconomic development and prospects. "According to our forecasts, the gross regional product will grow by 2.3% in 2025, reaching 563.7 billion rubles. Industrial production for the first 10 months of 2025 increased by 6.8%. This ranks third in the Far Eastern Federal District and 13th in Russia. This growth is driven by record-breaking growth in the mining sector—a 25% increase, one of the best results in the country. Enterprises have increased production of coal, gold, uranium, fluorspar, and polymetals. Starting next year, we will begin mining beryllium. However, the manufacturing industry showed a 4.3% decline. Cardboard production at the Selenginsk Pulp and Board Mill decreased by 6%, and production at Ulan-Udestalmost fell by 22%. Construction activity is high, with growth rates up 47.3%. This ranks first in the Far Eastern Federal District and second in Russia. Social infrastructure upgrades continue. This year, 42 facilities were built: 20 healthcare facilities, 3 schools, and 19 sports facilities. Implementation of the master plan continues," he said.

In 2026, 20 more projects outlined in the master plans are scheduled to begin: 14 in Ulan-Ude and 6 in Severobaikalsk. Key projects next year include the opening of the National Museum of the Republic of Buryatia and the new building of the Baikal Theater. Next year, improvements to Ulan-Ude's city center will begin, and design work on the runway in Severobaikalsk will begin.

"It's important that work is underway to secure funding for the master plans. Currently, the Ulan-Ude master plan is 37% funded. This is not bad, considering that funds are allocated in each budget cycle and we still have five years of work ahead. Perhaps the most important project of the Ulan-Ude master plan, related to the implementation of the Clean Air federal project, is now beginning. Yuri Petrovich has given the necessary instructions to ensure this work is fully implemented," commented Alexey Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic.

The Hectare and Far Eastern Mortgage programs are in effect; over 18,600 loan agreements have been concluded and over 6,600 people have received land plots.

The Deputy Prime Minister held a meeting on the progress of new investment projects in the Republic of Buryatia.

"We must pay attention to how investment projects are progressing. Our experience in the Far East clearly demonstrates that attracting investment is the primary path to regional development. Buryatia has a favorable starting point. Its natural diversity, rich mineral reserves, and unique Lake Baikal create a number of additional investment opportunities. With federal support, 23 investment projects are being implemented here with a planned investment volume of over 314 billion rubles, of which over 150 billion rubles have already been invested. However, much work remains to be done," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

Projects in tourism, agriculture, and industry were presented at the meeting. Green Flow Baikal management reported on the creation of a healing resort within the Baikal Harbor special economic zone, located within the Turka site. Construction of the Gusinoozersky greenhouse complex for year-round vegetable cultivation (Gusinoozersky Greenhouse Complex LLC) continues in the Buryatia priority development area. Ulan-Ude Oilseed Plant LLC plans to build a workshop for producing oil from oilseeds using the cold pressing method. The implementation of the trilateral cooperation agreement between ApatitAgro, the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, and the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, signed on the sidelines of the 10th Eastern Economic Forum, was discussed. Ugolny Razrez LLC, a resident of the Buryatia priority development area, presented a project for the development of the Okino-Klyuchevskoye brown coal deposit with a design coal production capacity of up to 3.5–4.5 million tons per year. Development of the Ermakovskoye beryllium deposit, including the construction of a mining and processing plant, has begun in the Buryatia priority development area. The project envisages the development of one of the largest beryllium deposits in Russia. where, in addition to beryllium, a significant amount of fluorite is contained.

That same day, Yuri Trutnev heard a report on the construction of facilities included in the Ulan-Ude master plan. The National Museum is 60% complete, the Baikal Theatre and Cultural Center is 40% complete, construction of the Ulaan-Khoto residential complex is underway, and the design and estimate documentation for the inter-university campus has received a positive state expert review.

Yuri Trutnev toured the classrooms and spoke with the instructor staff and top cadets. The students shared their proposals for developing the UAV industry and sought advice on choosing their future career paths. Since the branch's founding in 2023, extensive work has been carried out on military-sports training and patriotic education of young people, training over 10,000 cadets. Today, the branch's instructors include 15 combat veterans, 11 participants in special military operations, masters of sport and candidate masters of sport, and experienced coaches with recognized professional achievements.

Yuri Trutnev also presented an award to Mikhail Andreevsky, winner of the 2024 "Star of the Far East" public and business award in the "Hectare of Victory" category. This category recognizes the best projects within the "Far Eastern Hectare" in support of special military operations. Mikhail Andreevsky built areas for a compact shooting range, a circular shooting range, and a crossbow shooting range, and also equipped a paintball area. The shooting range has become a popular training ground for volunteers serving in the Special Military Operations Zone.

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