Category: Economics

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Dear Marines of the Pacific Fleet! Dear veterans!

320 years ago, by decree of Peter the Great, a "regiment of naval soldiers" was created, marking the beginning of the history of one of the most combat-ready branches of the Russian army.

This is an important holiday for the Far East. The lives of many Far Easterners are inextricably linked with the navy. Pacific Fleet sailors earned lasting military glory, heroically displaying their skills in the defense of the Petropavlovsk port in the Crimean War, the defense of Port Arthur during the war with Japan, the liberation of Manchuria and Korea, the Kuril landing operation, and the most important battles of the Great Patriotic War.

Today, the Pacific Fleet's marines honorably continue the work of their predecessors, protecting the country's eastern borders and defending Russia's interests in a special military operation. Servicemen from the 40th Separate Krasnodar-Harbin, Twice Red Banner, and 155th Separate Guards Kursk, Orders of Zhukov and Suvorov, Marine Brigades of the Pacific Fleet are crushing Ukrainian Armed Forces groups, effectively destroying enemy personnel and equipment, bringing us closer to our shared Victory.

They fight with courage and bravery, unquestioningly carrying out combat missions, discouraging the enemy, and inspiring their comrades by their personal example. Twenty of them have become Heroes of Russia, including one twice Hero of Russia – the brilliant general and former Deputy Commander of the Russian Navy, Mikhail Evgenievich Gudkov. Where you are, there is Victory!

I sincerely congratulate the marines of the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet on their anniversary. I wish them good health, prosperity, good luck, new victories, and a speedy return of peace to Russia!

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova attended the opening ceremony of the 17th All-Russian Blood Service Forum at the Rossiya National Center. The forum is organized by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency.

Tatyana Golikova emphasized that the forum has been gathering specialists for 17 years now, for whom the development of blood donation and services has become a lifelong passion.

"Over this period, thanks in part to the forum's ideas, a completely different culture has emerged in our country, the geography of donation has expanded, millions of citizens' trust in the system and its safety has grown, and the blood service has undergone significant development. New regulations for the procurement, storage, transportation, and clinical use of blood and its components have been in effect since September 1, 2025. They significantly improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of blood donation. Today, it is possible to trace the path of blood and its components from donor to recipient. This helps avoid errors, minimize risks, and promptly respond to emerging issues. This has been made possible in large part thanks to the coordinated work of specialists at the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, who have truly elevated the development of this service to new heights," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

The government is gradually modernizing the blood service infrastructure, including developing digitalization. In 2023, the modernization of blood service facilities in Crimea and Sevastopol was completed. This work began in 2024 in the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson Oblasts. This will allow Russia's historical regions to be integrated into the federal blood service system with uniform standards of quality, safety, and organizational discipline.

"Of course, none of this would be possible without the people who save lives by donating their blood. Over the past five years, the number of donors in our country has increased by more than 30%. In early November, we passed the 2 million donations mark since the beginning of the year. Today, 80% of donors return to donate blood two or more times a year. And most importantly, the share of unpaid donors remains at 99%. This underscores the high level of social responsibility and compassion of our citizens," said Tatyana Golikova.

She noted and thanked the regions leading in donor activity growth: Moscow, the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar Krai, and Sverdlovsk Region.

One of the strategic areas is the development of the Federal Registry of Bone Marrow Donors, which began operating in 2023.

"The Federal Bone Marrow Donor Registry is filling up ahead of schedule, and it currently contains information on nearly 507,000 donors—up from the 500,000 planned for the year. The registry's development significantly reduces the time it takes to find a donor and increases the chances of a successful transplant. This is a true lifesaver for patients with severe hematological pathologies. This is evidenced by the 21% increase in the number of allogeneic unrelated transplants in 2024 compared to 2023," said Tatyana Golikova.

She added that achieving these high figures is the result of targeted and systematic work with donors, conducted by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia in conjunction with the regions.

In 2025, the all-Russian campaign "Donor Code. Defenders of the Fatherland" will be held to commemorate the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

A key part of the donor movement in 2025 was the "Flame of Life" charity relay, which spanned the entire country. The "Flame of Life" torch was carried through all regions, from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean. During the relay, 88,000 blood donations were made, and 7,500 new potential donors were added to the Federal Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

"Dear friends, everything I've said is the result of the joint efforts of the government, the medical community, scientific institutions, and, most importantly, millions of concerned citizens. Our shared goal is to maintain the momentum," Tatyana Golikova concluded.

The Deputy Prime Minister also presented awards to the winners of the "Pulse of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia" competition in the categories of "Best Medical Team" and "Best Paramedic Team" – the team from the Volga District Medical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Nizhny Novgorod) and the team from Clinical Hospital No. 172 of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Dimitrovgrad).

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko chaired the plenary session "The Energy of Science: From the Potential of Knowledge to Creating the Future" as part of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists. Scientists from across Russia presented key findings of their work.

Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko read out a message of greeting from Russian President Vladimir Putin. "It is important to enhance the role of the scientific community in addressing Russia's strategic development challenges and strengthening national technological and industrial sovereignty. To achieve this, we must stimulate investment in the most promising research, enhance international dialogue and cooperation in this area, and, of course, facilitate the professional growth of talented young specialists as much as possible, expanding opportunities for their participation in long-term projects and programs," the head of state noted in his address.

"You can see that the Congress of Young Scientists was truly a success. Over the past five years, the number of participants has tripled, reaching 9,000. The Congress of Young Scientists is the largest event in our country after the SPIEF. Importantly, more than 40% of the delegates hold academic degrees. The most talented and ambitious minds in our country have gathered here," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He recalled that in the 20th century, the country's technological superiority was secured by two projects – nuclear and space. "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. We see that a strong, sovereign scientific and technical base continues to be the key to our country's sustainable development. Today, we are focusing significant efforts on achieving technological leadership – a national goal set for us by the President of Russia," added Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, Russia's nominal GDP will reach 315 trillion rubles by 2030. Expenditure growth is expected to reach 2% of GDP, or more than 6 trillion rubles.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that, according to a survey of the corporate sector, the current ability of scientific organizations and universities to fulfill R&D orders while taking customer requirements into account is rated at 4.6 out of 10. Following a strategic session on the science development model, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered the development of an action plan to build a comprehensive science management model.

The national technological leadership projects, launched in 2025, have become key instruments for achieving technological leadership. Each of them includes federal projects aimed at developing technologies and advancing personnel training. Two more national projects, "Space" and "Bioeconomics," will be launched in the new year.

"Young scientists are our main driver. We're banking on it. Friends, you're not only bursting with new ideas, but you also inspire everyone, including your mentors, who are amazed and delighted by your results. Many young researchers are already leading their own teams—for example, running youth laboratories," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

He noted that a network of eight unique megascience-class facilities is being created in Russia. Construction of one of them, the SKIF Center for Collective Use, is already nearing completion. "The Siberian Ring Photon Source in Novosibirsk will become the world's most powerful synchrotron radiation source," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the development of scientific cooperation is also facilitated by the mega-grant program transferred this year to the Russian Science Foundation, whose activities are actively expanding, including in applied research and development. In this area, the RSF is gradually conducting a preliminary selection of technology proposals from business customers. Due to the effectiveness of this approach, the RSF has been included in several national technological leadership projects.

The idea of involving businesses in developing scientific research topics was put forward several years ago by participants in the first cohort of the presidential management personnel reserve. This initiative was spearheaded by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Academy of Sciences.

Under the new "State Assignment 2.0" model, the Ministry of Education and Science compiles the needs of enterprises and, together with the Russian Academy of Sciences, formulates tasks for R&D contractors. Companies themselves act as qualified clients and participate in the selection of potential contractors to conduct research based on their requests. Last year, more than 600 responses from potential contractors were received in response to technological requests.

The plenary session was also addressed by Evgeny Kolesnikov, Director of the Istok Scientific and Technical Center of JSC Luch Research Institute; Anton Sorokin, Head of the Composite Materials Department of the Leading Materials Competence Center of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center; Pavel Yakovlev, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Deputy Director General for Early Development and Research of JSC Biocad; Olga Kudryashova, PhD in Biology, Head of the Bioinformatics and Omics Technologies Group of the Federal Center for Brain and Neurotechnology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia; Olga Ivaschenkova, Leading Engineer of the Apatite-Nepheline Deposit Ore Mineralogy Group of the Geological Institute of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Yousef Khesuani, Managing Partner of the 3D Bioprinting Solutions Biotechnology Research Laboratory; and Advisor to the Director of the Applied Materials Science Research Institute of JSC North-West Regional Center of the Almaz Air Defense Concern. – Antey – Obukhov Plant, laureate of the Russian Presidential Prize in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists for 2024, Kirill Martinson.

Experts participating in the session included Andrei Fursenko, Aide to the President of Russia; Elena Shmeleva, Chair of the Sirius Federal Territory Council and Head of the Talent and Success Foundation; Tatyana Terentyeva, Deputy Director General of the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation; Denis Novikov, Deputy Director General of PhosAgro; Dmitry Artyukhov, Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug; Dmitry Zauers, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank; Oleg Naraykin, Vice President of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center; and Valery Bukhtiyarov, Director of the Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Dmitry Chernyshenko and Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Denis Sekirinsky attended a tour of the exhibition at the 5th Congress of Young Scientists. Around 50 exhibitors—leading universities, companies, and research and educational centers—presented Russian scientific achievements, high-tech solutions, and technological innovations.

The exhibits include cutting-edge developments—from a model of a robotic nuclear fuel production line to a model of the unique SKIF Center for Collective Use complex, a Russian navigation system for thyroid and pituitary surgery, the Fabion 2 bioprinter, and the first Russian in situ bioprinter for bioprinting in an operating room.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, as part of the Russian delegation, took part in Russian-Kyrgyz negotiations held during President Vladimir Putin's state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic.

The heads of state discussed key topics of bilateral cooperation, interaction within multilateral forums, and current issues on the regional and global agendas.

Both sides noted the active work of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation, the 26th meeting of which was held on November 11 under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev.

Speaking to journalists following the talks, Alexey Overchuk emphasized that Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation is constantly evolving. "We are in contact with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic both bilaterally and within the CIS and EAEU. Here, as a rule, we always share common positions," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted the Kyrgyz Republic's high economic growth rates: GDP growth exceeded 10% in the first nine months of 2025. "This is reflected in our trade turnover, which is also growing – 17% with Russia, and our foreign trade balance is also improving, and our investments, which amount to approximately $2 billion, play a significant role here. Furthermore, as the heads of state noted today, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, which was created in anticipation of Kyrgyzstan's accession to the Eurasian Economic Union, plays a very significant role in the Kyrgyz economy. To date, it has financed the activities of more than 3,500 enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, with a total volume of approximately $1 billion," said Alexey Overchuk.

Speaking about cooperation in the transport sector, the Deputy Prime Minister noted the active development of rail service. "After COVID-19, we restored rail service between our countries and have seen passenger traffic increase by over 50% in the past nine months. Freight traffic is also growing this year," he said.

Turning to the humanitarian agenda, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that during the state visit, agreements were signed to begin construction on a new campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University. "The campus will be modern, with new buildings. We plan to accommodate up to 15,000 students, and we expect the university to move in by 2030," he added.

Alexey Overchuk named the construction of comprehensive schools with Russian-language instruction in the Kyrgyz Republic as another important joint step in the humanitarian sphere.

"In early November, we began construction on the first three of nine comprehensive schools with Russian-language instruction, where children will receive two certificates—one Russian and one Kyrgyz. This will open up new opportunities for the children who graduate from these schools," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that Russia donated Russian language textbooks to Kyrgyzstan as part of its friendly assistance. "On the eve of the state visit, we donated 651,000 Russian language textbooks for Kyrgyz schools, and today these textbooks have already been delivered to schools," Alexey Overchuk reported.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin participated in the plenary session "The Future of Real Estate and the Real Estate of the Future" at the Domclick Digital Forum. The event analyzed the current state of the construction industry and its main development vectors.

"The construction industry is the foundation for the well-being of our citizens and the development of our cities. Despite all the challenges, we maintain strong growth: since 2020, the volume of construction work has increased by a third. In 2023, we reached a record high – 110 million square meters of housing were commissioned. This year, we plan to commission at least 105 million square meters. Residents are the primary investors in housing, and we are obliged to create reliable conditions for their investments. The market is currently supported by preferential mortgage programs, which require certain budget expenditures. But this is an important measure to support families," said Marat Khusnullin.

Session participants reviewed the progress of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. The Deputy Prime Minister explained that an analysis of previous national projects in housing construction, urban environment, and road infrastructure demonstrated the need to transition to a more comprehensive approach. He explained that while development had previously been focused on individual areas, the current goal is to create a holistic, comfortable living environment for citizens.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted positive trends in the regions, emphasizing that integrated development principles are beginning to be applied not only in large cities but also in small towns. This is reflected in the simultaneous development of road, social, and utility infrastructure while creating new residential areas.

The plenary session also discussed the need to improve labor productivity in construction. According to Marat Khusnullin, one of the key resources for this should be the digitalization of the industry, including the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies and other digital solutions.

Technology was the central topic of discussion. Sberbank President and Chairman of the Management Board Herman Gref called construction the most promising field for the implementation of artificial intelligence, citing a telling comparison: over 15 years, labor productivity in agriculture has increased 2.5 times, while in construction it has fallen by 40%.

"Today, computing power doubles every six months," noted Herman Gref. "Artificial intelligence underlies all technologies, and this will change everything."

According to him, the key task is to radically improve the management of the "KGB"—quality, schedule, and construction budget. Sberbank is already working on a product that will "accelerate and parallelize" the entire construction cycle.

The plenary session was also attended by Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Filipp Gabunia, Deputy Minister of Finance Ivan Chebeskov, and Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko presented the latest developments in the Russian IT industry to the Federation Council. He emphasized that the current priorities of digital transformation include the implementation of artificial intelligence, the development of Russian software, and improving the quality of digital services for citizens and businesses.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Russian IT sector continues to demonstrate stable growth: its contribution to GDP reached 6% in 2024, it employs approximately 1.6 million specialists, and tax and insurance revenues exceed 1.7 trillion rubles. Russian digital products—from antivirus software to major platform solutions—are used both domestically and internationally.

"Digital technologies have become the foundation of the modern economy. Today, IT solutions are a crucial element of competitiveness in absolutely every sector—from manufacturing to transportation to shopping. At the same time, digitalization improves the quality of life of our citizens by reducing bureaucracy and simplifying and accelerating government and commercial services. All this makes the development of IT technologies an absolute strategic priority for our country," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

To strengthen Russia's technological sovereignty, a mechanism of industrial competence centers (ICCs) was created, bringing together industry customers and developers. Currently, around 200 IT solutions are being implemented within the ICCs to replace foreign software, half of which have already been completed. Russian IT solutions are used at more than 60 airports and 50 airlines, including international ones.

Dmitry Grigorenko also highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in public administration. AI technologies are used in the national project management system to analyze the risks of non-implementation of certain state projects, with forecasting accuracy exceeding 96%. Artificial intelligence is being implemented in the Government Office's electronic document management system: the system will automatically recognize documents, locate them, assign executors, generate summaries, and propose draft responses. This will significantly reduce the bureaucratic burden on departments.

The Deputy Prime Minister placed special emphasis on developing digital services for citizens. Currently, 42 federal and over 330 regional "life situations" are available, allowing for faster access to services and reduced paperwork—an average reduction of 30%. The most popular "life situation" was for university admissions, used by 9.8 million people. The "Fraud Protection" and "Tax Deduction" services also ranked among the most popular. The "Large Families" and "Business Support" services are also in high demand.

Biometric technologies continue to develop. Dmitry Grigorenko noted that biometrics are already being used for payment, services at multifunctional centers, and hotel check-ins. He stated that the government has completed the development of a biometric age verification service, which is designed to protect minors from purchasing age-restricted products online. The service will be launched within the next month. Currently, age verification is only performed by couriers upon delivery, and it is impossible to monitor the quality of this verification. Consequently, teenagers still have access to, for example, energy drinks, the sale of which to minors is currently prohibited.

Dmitry Grigorenko announced that Russian schools will also be able to use biometric technologies for secure access. A corresponding bill is planned to be introduced in the State Duma. This mechanism will become an alternative to passes, improve perimeter security, ensure accurate attendance records, and allow parents to receive reliable information about their child's presence at school.

The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that a secure school entrance service using biometrics is already being piloted in the Republic of Tatarstan. As with any other service, using biometrics to enter educational institutions is strictly voluntary. Students and their parents decide for themselves whether to opt in to this service.

To scale the project to other regions, it is necessary to clearly regulate the rules for access control systems at the legislative level.

At the end of the event, Dmitry Grigorenko outlined plans for legal regulation of the digital sector for 2026. Specifically, the Government is discussing regulating developers' obligations to create infrastructure for communications services when constructing new residential complexes. Dense urban developments impede signal transmission from external base stations, so it is important to create conditions for high-quality communications in advance.

Plans include a second package of measures to protect citizens from cyber fraud. The initiative is expected to be submitted to parliament for consideration by the end of 2025. The new package includes approximately 20 measures to combat fraud. These include a ban on international calls without consent and mandatory labeling of such calls, which will reduce the risk of telephone fraud. The second package also includes the introduction of children's SIM cards. This regulation will allow parents to protect their children from inappropriate content without filing additional reports.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.