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Order No. 599-r of March 24, 2026

By the end of 2031, Russia plans to build and reconstruct over 2,000 kilometers of federal and regional roads as part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. These targets are included in the updated list of road maintenance activities for 2026–2031. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order approving it.

The updated plan provides for continued construction and reconstruction of the highways that make up the core network. These include the M-2 "Crimea," M-7 "Volga," M-8 "Kholmogory," M-9 "Baltia," R-21 "Kola," R-22 "Caspian," R-217 "Caucasus," R-255 "Siberia," R-258 "Baikal," R-280 "Novorossiya," A-121 "Sortavala," A-181 "Scandinavia," and A-370 "Ussuri." Plans also include the implementation of road construction projects included in the master plans for the development of cities in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic zone, as well as the restoration of roads in new regions.

In addition, the list includes new measures on federal highways, including the construction of bypasses around the cities of Orenburg, Slyudyanka, and Baikalsk, the reconstruction of sections of the M-5 "Ural," R-254 "Irtysh," and R-504 "Kolyma," and comprehensive improvements.

Projects on regional, inter-municipal, and local roads have also been added, including the construction and reconstruction of roads bypassing populated areas, the creation of tourist infrastructure, and the development of the road network of urban agglomerations.

In addition, the plan provides funding for bringing federal and regional highways up to standard.

The total volume of federal funding for the events will amount to 9.1 trillion rubles.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, March 31, 2026

Mikhail Mishustin announced the approval of the updated road development plan at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on March 31.

"The road construction industry demonstrates excellent results every year. The development of a high-quality, and most importantly, safe road network creates a solid foundation for economic growth and the successful resolution of social challenges," the Prime Minister noted.

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Order No. 645-r of March 28, 2026

The government continues its systematic work to develop regulatory and organizational measures to protect citizens from low-quality products, support bona fide entrepreneurs, and minimize the impact of the shadow market on the country's socioeconomic situation. These areas form the basis of the new Strategy for Combating Illegal Trafficking of Industrial Products, designed for the period up to 2030. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order approving it.

The strategy was developed as a follow-up to a similar document in effect until 2025. It includes an analysis of the results achieved in this area over the past five years, assesses the current situation, and identifies pressing issues and mechanisms for addressing them.

The strategy also presents an action plan aimed at improving legislation in the area of combating illegal product trafficking and developing new measures to combat it.

Specifically, as part of the strategy's implementation, proposals will be developed to amend current legislation to strengthen administrative and criminal penalties for offenses related to the circulation of drugs, medical devices, and dietary supplements, for the illegal issuance and forgery of prescriptions and other documents authorizing the receipt of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, and for transporting livestock without accompanying veterinary documentation. Proposals will also be developed to eliminate the possibility of conducting grain declaration testing in unaccredited laboratories, to develop procedures for the placement of drinking water distribution facilities, and to establish a system of state oversight over the placement and operation of such facilities.

To develop state systems for traceability of industrial products at all stages of the life cycle, it is planned to expand the list of certain types of food products in consumer packaging subject to mandatory labeling, and to ensure the integration of the federal state information system for plant quarantine and the federal state information system for the forestry complex.

It is also proposed to expand the list of risk indicators for violations of mandatory requirements based on information from the state information system for monitoring the circulation of goods subject to mandatory labeling. This will improve the risk-based approach used in oversight activities.

Furthermore, there are plans to organize regular studies to identify violations of mandatory requirements for online sales, establish uniform, standardized methodologies for field market research to determine the share of illegal product trafficking, and conduct such studies across various product groups. These include light industry products, footwear, children's and sporting goods, packaged water, medical devices, pet food, perfumes and eau de toilette, tobacco products, automotive products and parts, tires and pneumatic tires, and bicycles and frames. As a result of the strategy's implementation, the share of illegal trafficking in such goods should decrease severalfold by 2030, to 0.4% for certain product groups.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, March 31, 2026

The implementation of the new strategy was discussed at a meeting with deputy prime ministers on March 31. Mikhail Mishustin emphasized the need to reliably protect citizens from low-quality goods without impeding economic growth.

"Entrepreneurs and companies that conduct their business in good faith should be given additional opportunities for development," the Prime Minister emphasized.

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The final (interregional) stage of the 2026 All-Russian Professional Skills Championship "Professionals" has begun. Approximately 7,000 regional stage winners from across the country will participate. The competition will be held in 31 regions and at the sites of 14 partner companies.

"The 'Professionals' movement, which we are developing as part of the 'Youth and Children' national project, at the behest of President Vladimir Putin, gives young people the opportunity to demonstrate their professional skills and take the first steps toward building a successful career. Importantly, over 10,000 companies and enterprises support the 'Professionals' movement participants. They have already offered over 50,000 internships and job openings to competitors. I wish everyone healthy competition, excellent results, and for the mentors, more reasons to be happy and proud!" said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The final (interregional) stage of the Professionals championship in professional skills in 2026 will involve 268 competencies in the "main" category and 123 competencies in the "junior" category.

"The final (interregional) stage of the championship is crucial for the development of the secondary vocational education system. It provides an opportunity to compare the skill levels of the competitors and showcase best practices in training. The "Professionals" championship is a platform for teacher professional development and the exchange of experiences. This stage brings together the best of the best from each region. All the winners are here, and each competitor has already taken a confident step toward a successful career," said Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov.

The competition will run until April 30 at regional venues and until August 21 at the venues of 14 partner companies, including, as usual, Rostec State Corporation, Roscosmos State Corporation, Russian Railways, Deria Graphics, Kolyma Shipping Company, Lukoil-Western Siberia, and others. Most of these companies are combining the championship events with corporate competitions for company specialists. This provides additional impetus for the development of professional skills among students—future company employees—and promotes better integration between the education and business systems.

"Traditionally, the final (interregional) stage events will be held at federal vocational education technology parks, which serve as flagships of the secondary vocational education system. The Kaluga technology park will host 10 competencies, while the Nizhny Novgorod park will host four. These venues integrate best practices in training, ensuring companies' direct involvement in training specialists and a genuine interest in each talented student. Together with the regions and leading Russian industry leaders, we are creating a space where young professionals can not only make a name for themselves but also confidently launch into their careers," noted Sergei Kozhevnikov, Rector of the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.

The "Professionals" movement aims to support talented youth, strengthen human resources, and ensure Russia's technological leadership. It 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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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova attended a meeting of the organizing committee for the Kaliningrad Region's 80th anniversary celebrations, which was held at the National Center "Russia." Also present at the event were co-chair of the organizing committee, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko; Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev; Presidential Aide and Chairman of the Russian Military Historical Society Vladimir Medinsky; Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov; Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut; Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko; and Minister of Education and Science Valery Falkov.

Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh presented a program for preparing and holding the region's 80th anniversary celebrations, including a five-year infrastructure program.

"Last May, we discussed the basic concept and key milestones for celebrating the Kaliningrad Region's 80th anniversary. Since then, the region has completed a significant amount of work to flesh out and detail a very broad anniversary program. It is rich in cultural, educational, and social events, and also includes the implementation of a number of significant infrastructure projects. Thanks to the efforts of the Governor and my colleagues in the Government, many capital-intensive projects have been included in federal programs. Certain areas still require funding through sponsorship. Work in this area has also been organized, and today the results will be reflected in the signing of a number of agreements with major companies and corporations. This is an important step toward ensuring that the anniversary program's legacy is extensive and tangible," said Denis Manturov, adding that, in addition to financial support, it is important to utilize all administrative resources.

On the sidelines of the meeting, the Kaliningrad Region government signed cooperation agreements with the state-owned corporation Rosatom, Sberbank, Renova Group, and AFK Sistema. Key areas of joint work will include assistance in creating necessary infrastructure in the region, restoring capital construction and renovation projects, and improving the city's urban landscape.

"For us, celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Kaliningrad Region is not only a federal event but also another opportunity to give new impetus to the region's development: to unlock its tourism potential, draw attention to key historical events, and, above all, remind people of the inviolability of the results of the Great Patriotic War and the inadmissibility of attempts to rewrite history. Today, more than a million of our citizens live in the Kaliningrad Region. Over the past five years, the region's population has grown by 1.4%. The President and the Government are doing everything necessary to ensure the region's dynamic development, and to ensure that people here have a comfortable and enjoyable place to live, study, work, and, of course, raise children," noted Tatyana Golikova.

"In preparation for the 80th anniversary, in accordance with the President's instructions, we initially agreed on the following approach: on the one hand, celebrating the 80th anniversary is a tribute to and pride in the history of the Kaliningrad Region's liberation and the region's revival after the Great Patriotic War, and on the other, it is an opportunity to showcase how the region is doing today. Today's achievements are very important, but it's also crucial not to forget the veterans, including those of the Great Patriotic War, the Special Military Operation, and the labor veterans who revived the Kaliningrad Region. But the anniversary is also addressed to the younger generation: it's about both the development and the future of the Kaliningrad Region," emphasized Sergei Kiriyenko.

The regional renewal program includes more than 500 projects, and the events program includes more than 450 events.

"The changes will affect all 22 municipalities in the region and are reflected in the '80–85' infrastructure transformation program, developed jointly with residents of the region. Its key objective is to ensure balanced development throughout the Kaliningrad Region. The program includes infrastructure development and improvement projects. Most of them have been funded, and some are already underway," said Alexey Besprozvannykh.

The program included the construction of social facilities, the reconstruction of public utilities, major road repairs, the construction of beach retention and coastal protection structures, and the modernization of public transportation. The projects are integrated into existing federal and regional programs, most have received funding, and many are already being implemented.

The total funding volume is at least 30 billion rubles annually, including approximately 7 billion rubles for landscaping in municipalities.

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