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The event features an exhibition of technological achievements, where major corporations and science-intensive enterprises present cutting-edge developments and the latest innovative solutions in the bioeconomy. The forum is supported by the Russian Government and organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

The Deputy Prime Minister visited the stands of companies participating in FBT-2026 and assessed the technologies and projects presented by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center, Sberbank, the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, Gazprombank, and the Moscow government.

"As our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, has said, the bioeconomy is a key topic in terms of the quality of global growth. At the head of state's direction, our country is implementing national technological leadership projects. Among them is the national project 'Technological Support for the Bioeconomy,' which aims to develop technologies and personnel, and mobilize science, the government, and technology entrepreneurs to create cutting-edge developments in the bioeconomy. The forum's exhibits feature impressive exhibits, many of which are already prototypes, and some are ready for real-world use. All these developments are designed to make our lives better. Importantly, many young scientists are also working on them," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Among the most striking, he named bio-eco-autonomous stations, which, when combined with a low-power nuclear reactor, make it possible to develop hard-to-reach places for habitation. They provide the conditions for creating products necessary for life support, such as a plant propagation accelerator, which allows for the rapid development of plants with the required properties. The Deputy Prime Minister also highlighted a technology presented at Sber's stand: artificial intelligence for science, which accelerates scientific research and creates protein compounds with specified parameters. Among the developments highlighted by Dmitry Chernyshenko were Rosatom's work on closed-loop technologies for nuclear reactors and technologies in life extension and prosthetics for the heroes who participated in the Second World War.

The central element of the exhibition is the Ministry of Industry and Trade's stand, which presents five key areas of work within the national "Bioeconomy" project. Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Mikhail Yurin presented the stand to the Deputy Prime Minister.

Sber and its partners are presenting projects related to artificial intelligence technologies at the Future Technologies Forum. For example, a joint project with the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT) is a prototype device for recording and storing information in DNA. The company's booth will also feature an exhibition of projects by the winners of the 2024 Sber Science Prize.

"Today, artificial intelligence is becoming the primary tool for scientific research—a kind of 21st-century microscope. At our booth, we're demonstrating how AI is already at work in science: helping to design proteins with specific properties, predict the state of ecosystems, and accelerate research," said Albert Efimov, Vice President and Director of Research and Innovation at Sberbank.

Gazprombank JSC is presenting a range of high-tech Russian developments in the bioeconomy at its stand. These include the Far Eastern Federal University's "Marine Biofactories" project, developed under the "Priority 2030" program and based on the potential of marine bioresources.

At the State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom's stand, visitors can see how Rosatom produces clean energy, restores natural resources, and develops healthcare technologies.

The Challenge Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations is presenting a multimedia cube that will show videos about the foundation's work and its key projects, including the Challenge National Prize for Future Technologies.

On the sidelines of the forum, Moscow's bioeconomy solutions are presented at the Moscow government's stand.

"Moscow companies are already successfully integrating biotechnology into production cycles and offering solutions for the sustainable development of the city and the country as a whole. The Moscow government's stand features approximately 80 high-tech solutions from 35 companies across five thematic areas: pharmaceuticals and medicine, transport and ecology, food industry, and agriculture. Among them are biosimilar drugs for the treatment of complex diseases, bioprinters, hydrogen charging stations for electric vehicles, accelerated plant breeding systems, and a biodegradation unit for polyethylene using insects," said Anatoly Garbuzov, Moscow government minister and head of the Moscow Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

The core of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute" exhibit is the center's proposed concept for a bio-eco-settlement powered by a small nuclear power plant. A prototype of this power plant was created at the Kurchatov Institute, and a model is on display at the exhibit. This compact bio-eco-settlement boasts a high degree of autonomy and a closed life-support cycle, including waste recycling. It develops production based on biotechnology and renewable resources and ensures a high quality of life with minimal impact on the environment. This makes these types of settlements highly sought after for the development of hard-to-reach areas, particularly in the Arctic zone.

Russian manufacturing companies also showcase their products at the forum.

The Future Technologies Forum 2026 is being held with the support of the Russian Government, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center, the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Russian Science Foundation, and the Russian Quantum Center. The forum's co-organizers are Gazprombank, the Moscow Government, and Rosatom. The general partner is Sber. The strategic partner is Rosseti PJSC. The communications partner is the MAER media holding. The partner is R-Pharm.

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The launch of the new season of the National Challenge Award was announced at the Future Technologies Forum. Applications can be submitted starting February 25 at premiyavyzov.rf.

The Challenge National Prize for Future Technologies was established in 2023. It is awarded for science-intensive developments and research that have significant potential to improve people's lives. The prize was organized and founded by the Challenge Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations. Gazprombank is a co-founder.

"It's symbolic that we're launching the new, fourth season of the Challenge National Prize in Future Technologies at the Future Technologies Forum. It aims to popularize scientific knowledge and enhance the prestige of the scientific profession. These are key objectives of the Decade of Science and Technology, declared by our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. It's gratifying that the Challenge is growing in popularity. Last year, we received a record number of applications – over 600 from 40 countries. It's important that science and technology are supported not only by the government, but also by business and the non-profit sector. The prize is open to scientists from all over the world – their achievements are recognized in a special international nomination," said Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Challenge Foundation.

Over the past three years, the number of applications for the Challenge Prize has nearly tripled: from 218 in 2023 to 632 in 2025. Over the three seasons of the award, more than 1,400 applications have been submitted from 52 countries. The scientific committee for the award includes renowned scientists and science communicators.

"We live in interesting and challenging times. A scientific and technological revolution is underway right now, the world is fragmented, and the economies of most countries are sliding into crisis. The world is transforming. We don't yet know what it will become, but we do know that its shape will be shaped by the scientific and technological breakthroughs taking place today. The Challenge Prize was created precisely to highlight these breakthroughs and support those who create them," noted Artem Oganov, Chairman of the Scientific Committee of the Challenge National Prize in Future Technologies and Skoltech Distinguished Professor.

The Challenge Prize is awarded in five categories: Perspective, Breakthrough, Engineering Solution, Scientist of the Year, and Discovery (international category). The prize's partners are the Rosatom State Corporation, the Roscongress Foundation, and the Moscow Government.

"Today, Moscow is not just a metropolis, but the country's largest scientific and industrial center. We are creating the conditions for the scientific foundation of the future to be formed here and for new ideas to be embodied in finished products. Companies are increasingly investing in R&D and innovation, and scientists are at the forefront of these processes – they are setting trends in pharmaceuticals, microelectronics, medicine, and new materials. In this regard, the Challenge Prize is becoming a navigator for new growth areas in the capital's industrial sector – high-tech, efficient, and focused on creating an environment for advanced development," emphasized Anatoly Garbuzov, Moscow Government Minister and Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy.

During the three-month application period, scientists will conduct scientific tours. Previous Challenge Prize winners will tour the country to present their developments.

"We first introduced the scientific tour format last year, and it generated great interest. This season, we want to make the project even more ambitious and expand its geographic reach. This is an opportunity to both promote the award and introduce people across the country to outstanding scientists whose discoveries are already changing our lives for the better and shaping the future," said Natalia Tretyak, CEO of the Vyzov Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations.

This year, the prize fund has grown to 65 million rubles. Applications for the "Challenge" award are open until May 25. The 2026 winners will be announced in December.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, and Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova opened new filming studios at the Gorky Film Studios on Valdaisky Proyezd.

"I really want this location to become a landmark for filmmaking. It offers all the opportunities for creating children's and youth films with educational elements, which have always been a hallmark of Gorky Film Studio. Russian cinema is keeping pace today, and with the addition of such infrastructure, we have room to grow. Last year, we financed 229 films with the support of the Cinema Fund and the Russian Ministry of Culture, and the Institute for Internet Development completed 75 projects. We will continue to increase these volumes, especially since Gorky Film Studio's strategy through 2030 includes not only infrastructure but also content, education, and tours," emphasized Tatyana Golikova.

Gorky Film Studios is one of the oldest Russian film companies, many of whose films have become part of the golden age of Russian and world cinema. The Moscow government decided to undertake a large-scale modernization of the complex, encompassing both sites (on Sergei Eisenstein Street and Valdaisky Proyezd). Work began in January 2024. A world-class studio and production complex was built on Valdaisky Proyezd, covering a total area of over 56,000 square meters, more than twice the area of the old buildings. It houses 10 high-tech sound stages ranging from 500 to 2,300 square meters, screening rooms, control rooms, dressing rooms, and other necessary facilities. Construction of this large, high-tech facility took just 16 months.

"Today, we completed a crucial stage of the large-scale program to revive the historic Gorky Film Studio. A large-scale studio complex has been built in northern Moscow, on Valdaisky Proyezd, designed for the production of films, series, television programs, shows, and other video content projects. We see that the new site is in demand by the industry: Channel One, VGTRK, Gazprom-Media Holding, NMG Group, and others. Film and television projects are already being filmed here. We thank the Russian Government, and especially Tatyana Golikova and Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova, for their support of this project," noted Sergei Sobyanin.

As part of the opening ceremony, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Moscow government and the Russian Ministry of Culture for the next five years. The document provides for the implementation of joint projects in cinematography, museum and library services, theater, including the international open festival "Theater Boulevard," and other areas of culture and art.

"I am confident that leveraging the positive experience of the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Moscow government in developing cinema and animation, theater, music, visual and circus arts, education in culture and art, and museum and exhibition activities will help us preserve and enhance the country's cultural heritage," said Olga Lyubimova.

The new studio complex's capabilities allow for the full production cycle of films, series, television programs, and media in a single space. Specifically, six popular programs will be filmed here for Channel One: "Let's Get Married," "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," "Fashion Sentence," "The Voice," "The Voice.Children," and "Tonight."

During the tour of the film studio, the creative teams introduced Tatyana Golikova, Sergei Sobyanin, and other guests to upcoming Gorky Film Studio films, as well as the production process of the series "Red Shambhala" and the film "Veselchak U" (based on the works of Kir Bulychev).

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Since last year, a program for capital repairs of apartment buildings has been underway in Donbas and Novorossiya. This is the first time in post-Soviet history that this program is being implemented there and serves as one of the tools for the reunified regions to achieve national standards of living by 2030. In the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, capital repairs will be carried out in 47 more apartment buildings, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The reunited regions lacked a systematic approach to capital repairs of apartment buildings. To address this issue, regional targeted programs were developed and approved last year, and their implementation has begun, for now, using federal funding. Applications for new stages are still being submitted, and under these programs, for example, this year 47 apartment buildings in the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions, home to over 6,700 residents, will be renovated. In total, capital repairs have been completed in 626 apartment buildings in the reunited regions to date, with 318 roofs renovated and approximately 1,100 elevators replaced," the Deputy Prime Minister explained.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the Territorial Development Fund is providing financial support to the budgets of the reunited regions for the implementation of the program.

"The Territorial Development Fund previously approved applications from the DPR and LPR to upgrade roofs, elevators, and utility systems in 300 more apartment buildings in 2026. Applications from the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions have also been approved. Using the allocated funds, 37 roofs will be repaired and 44 elevators will be replaced. In total, 1,219 apartment buildings in Donbas and Novorossiya are planned to be overhauled by the end of this year under regional targeted programs," explained Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin approved a set of measures to develop individual housing construction (IHC). The document was developed by the Ministry of Construction, together with federal ministries and agencies, at the direction of President Vladimir Putin.

"In recent years, we have seen a steady interest among Russians in individual housing construction. Since 2019, the number of private homes commissioned has shown steady growth. In total, over 370 million square meters of individual housing construction have been commissioned during this period. Moreover, in 2025, the highest ever figure was reached – 63.5 million square meters. This result was made possible, in part, by the expansion of preferential mortgage lending to individual housing construction, the social gasification program, and the connection to the power grid. Given the potential for further growth in this sector and the demand for private homes among Russians, a set of measures to develop individual housing construction has been approved by order of the President. These measures are both financial and non-financial in nature and are designed to last until 2030," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the package of measures is aimed at increasing the affordability of private homes, accelerating individual housing construction, protecting citizens' funds, developing the necessary infrastructure, and improving legislative regulation in this area.

Work will also continue on integrating land plots for individual housing construction, preparing them for urban development, and connecting them to gas. Subject to funding, a number of support measures are proposed for regions, contractors, and prefabricated housing manufacturers. Attention will also be paid to informing Russians about the possibility of building private homes using escrow accounts.

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