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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko summarized the results of government department digitalization for 2025. A total of 61 IT programs were implemented, one for each ministry and agency. Thanks to digital transformation programs, even more services in Russia are being provided digitally, and the quality of data-driven management decisions is improving. Last year, emphasis was also placed on the implementation of artificial intelligence technology in government departments and on enhancing the security of information systems. Overall, approximately 90% of the stated digitalization benefits were achieved in 2025. All of these programs were included in the new IT expenditure register.

"Last year, we changed the rules for managing funds allocated for digitalization. We don't allocate funds unless the impact of digitalization is explained and proven. As a result, we linked all digital funds not simply to IT solutions and activities, but to specific impacts. Using the IT registry, we can see not only expenses but also results," Dmitry Grigorenko commented on the new approach to government digitalization.

The results and effects of departmental digital transformation programs include the following.

Rosobrnadzor, together with the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Education, launched an online university admissions service on the Gosuslugi website. During the 2025 admissions campaign, over 2 million applicants used the service (submitting over 5.6 million applications). 1,172 universities and research organizations, as well as 566 of their branches and 819 organizations implementing secondary vocational education programs at universities, are connected to the service. A number of updates have been planned for 2026 (for example, universities will be able to distribute admissions targets based on their target talent needs (automated verification)).

Rosvodresursy has launched an online monitoring service for the operating modes of 355 reservoirs. Over 200 parameters (reservoir inflow, reservoir discharge, and others) are already being automatically analyzed. Data is received daily electronically from regional authorities. Previously, monitoring was carried out manually: indicators were calculated using formulas, deviations were identified, and the data were sent to the central office. The service allows for quick identification of reservoirs at high risk (those with significant deviations) and allows for timely management decisions.

In 2025, Rosreestr launched six new map-based services and began implementing AI technologies that will automatically identify unregistered real estate and speed up cadastral valuation. Important work was carried out to modernize Rosreestr's information security system. Software components for information security using artificial intelligence were implemented, reducing the response time to cyber incidents from 30 minutes to 1 minute.

The Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media continued to develop the government services portal. In 2025, nearly a thousand new services were added, bringing the total to over 2,600 federal and regional services. 120 million people are registered with Gosuslugi, with a daily audience of 14 million. Online services can be obtained on the portal within a minute to 72 hours. Many services have become proactive. For example, the maternity capital certificate is delivered this way: it appears in the mother's personal account as soon as the child's birth is registered. Gosuslugi's digital assistant, "Robot Max," also helps save time when accessing services; over 30 services already work in dialogue mode with it.

The Ministry of Natural Resources has implemented an AI-based analysis module for waste accumulation sites, which is expected to result in savings of at least a quarter of a billion rubles.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak made a working visit to the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania.

The Deputy Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting with the head of the region, Sergei Menyailo, to discuss the region's socio-economic development.

As part of his working visit, Alexander Novak visited the Republican Water Utility, where he inspected the facility's grounds, updated production facilities, and its fleet of specialized equipment, which numbers over 160 units. He also spoke with employees and learned in detail about the work of its divisions.

The Deputy Prime Minister also assessed the work of the Mamison ski resort and held a meeting there dedicated to increasing labor productivity in the country's tourism industry.

A pilot program to improve labor productivity in the Russian tourism sector was presented at a meeting attended by the heads of the North Caucasus regions, representatives of the Ministry of Economic Development, industry agencies, and the management of Kavkaz.RF. The program will be implemented by the industry competence center (ICC) for tourism established within Kavkaz.RF.

"The President has set an ambitious goal of increasing the country's labor productivity growth rate. Given the labor shortage, this is a key factor in improving efficiency and reallocating labor to high-productivity sectors. Tourism has significant potential for such a leap," emphasized Alexander Novak.

He noted that the proposed draft program for increasing labor productivity will become a practical tool for achieving this goal once approved. "The draft prepared by the Ministry of Economic Development will soon be reviewed by the Government. Our shared goal for the next six years is to implement modern technologies and best practices in companies to guarantee improved service quality for Russian and foreign tourists," added Alexander Novak.

One mechanism for improving operational efficiency is packaged solutions—developed algorithms for changing the most routine and critical processes in the industry. Another mechanism is targeted support for lagging industries. Here, experts will primarily focus on sanatoriums and amusement parks, where, according to research, labor productivity is lowest and ready-made solutions are lacking due to the specific characteristics of each facility. Implementation of the entire program's set of measures will increase labor productivity by 28.6% by 2030 compared to 2023 levels.

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One of the largest centers for the development of science and modern technology, the Moscow region city of Dolgoprudny, has been awarded the status of a science city of the Russian Federation. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order to this effect.

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Congratulations from Dmitry Chernyshenko on Russian Science Day.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated everyone involved in research and development on Russian Science Day.

He noted that their work is in high demand and always finds a wide response in society.

"According to VTsIOM, approximately 80% of citizens trust the opinions of scientists and feel proud of their discoveries. And over 60% of all parents would like to see their children in science-related professions. In laboratories and in manufacturing, in tropical climates and in the Far North—our researchers are working in so many places to improve life in our country. Thank you for choosing this challenging but very interesting path," he said.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that, thanks to scientists, Russia is among the top ten countries in the world in terms of research and development, and more specifically, is in eighth place.

"Domestic science is becoming stronger and more confident. The number of young researchers is growing, and spending on science is increasing significantly. Today, our scientists are breaking new ground and contributing to technological leadership. This is a national goal set by our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He added that not only leading scientific centers, but also youth laboratories are working on current problems.

"This year, thanks to the 'Youth and Children' national project, there will be more than 1,100 such laboratories. To conduct world-class research, the Russian government will continue to develop a unique scientific infrastructure. This year, the Siberian Ring Photon Source will open its doors to scientists in Novosibirsk. This megascience facility will be the most advanced synchrotron in the world and will create new opportunities for breakthrough discoveries and international cooperation," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

In conclusion, the Deputy Prime Minister wished them good health, prosperity, success, and the realization of their most ambitious ideas and projects.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko participated in a meeting of the State Council Commission on the Data Economy. The meeting focused on the development of artificial intelligence and the development of recommendations for the relevant interdepartmental commission (headquarters) under the President.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko noted that to scale up AI implementation in Russia, regions must be more actively involved in implementing the technology. Regions already have successful experience and results from implementing the technology: today, AI helps manage traffic flows, monitor law and order, and ensure safety and cleanliness in cities. Although regions of the Russian Federation have specific differences, some tasks in regional governance are common. Therefore, it is important for regions to share experiences on how AI technology can improve the efficiency of certain tasks. The State Council Commission can become a platform for aggregating regional experience in AI implementation, as well as for collecting and analyzing proposals from regions on the use of the technology.

"Large-scale implementation of AI implies the effective use of technology in key sectors across all regions of the country. To accelerate this process, it's important for us not just to create new solutions, but above all to establish an exchange of experience. We need to gather a complete picture of how regions are already using AI and where they see the greatest impact. The State Council Commission on the Data Economy could serve as a single point of reference for regional expertise. It could also collect, analyze, and implement proposals from regions. This will be essential for operational coordination with the AI headquarters to ensure rapid, informed decision-making," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

The commission meeting also discussed the development of a framework law aimed at regulating AI. Dmitry Grigorenko noted that, given the growing influence of AI on key areas and the scaling of its application, the need for regulatory codification of its application in specific areas arises. Six potential areas of AI regulation are being discussed: developing criteria for "Russian" AI; labeling AI content; distributing rights, obligations, and responsibilities between AI developers and users; developing a conceptual framework; industry-specific aspects of AI application; and copyright issues for AI-created products. According to Dmitry Grigorenko, the framework law will primarily focus on introducing regulations for the use of AI in particularly sensitive areas, such as healthcare, legal proceedings, and security.

"The use of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly widespread. The need to introduce transparent 'rules of the game' is becoming increasingly pressing. It's important to maintain a balance when regulating AI. On the one hand, the goal is to prevent potential risks from using AI in areas where the cost of error is too high. On the other hand, it's important not to hinder the technology's development or 'stifle' it with regulations. For example, it's important to prevent the use of AI to commit crimes and to recognize its use as an aggravating circumstance in the commission of offenses. This is necessary to protect the interests of citizens. However, there are currently no plans to introduce requirements for the use of AI in businesses (with the exception of critical infrastructure facilities)," added Dmitry Grigorenko.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin inspected the technological equipment of the Interaction and Communications Center and held a working meeting dedicated to the results of the state expert review institute's work in 2025 and its current objectives.

"Glavgosexpertiza of Russia plays a vital role in implementing the construction industry's ambitious goals. Today, construction expertise is not just a control mechanism; it's also a powerful tool for managing project performance and increasing labor productivity. Thanks to more than five thousand highly qualified, certified experts who combine deep engineering expertise with the active implementation of digital solutions, we ensure the quality, safety, and economic viability of construction. The creation of a unified digital framework based on the Unified Expertise Platform, the transition to working with information models, and the implementation of artificial intelligence are our strategic response to modern challenges," said Marat Khusnullin.

Since 2022, the Interaction and Communications Center has served as a key platform for dialogue between all participants in the construction industry. Since its inception, the Center has hosted over 350 events, attended by nearly 30,000 specialists. Demonstrations of existing digital systems, including the Unified Digital Expertise Platform (EDEP), artificial intelligence-based services, a project showcase, and an engineering survey map, were held on-site.

Igor Manylov, Head of the Federal State Institution "Glavgosexpertiza of Russia," noted that the institution is consistently developing and implementing artificial intelligence-based solutions in both production and administrative processes.

"Our goal is to integrate AI into expert work so that it becomes a reliable assistant to the specialist. The partnership between humans and algorithms is crucial: the expert is responsible for data integrity, model verification, and the final professional judgment," noted the head of Glavgosexpertiza.

The meeting also summarized the results for 2025, which showed that state and non-state expert review organizations issued over 82,000 opinions, and the estimated costs of designed projects were optimized by over 800 billion rubles. Currently, 123 expert organizations are connected to the Unified Center for Expertise, and the system has accumulated 12.8 million files. Work is currently underway on a next-generation platform—Unified Center for Expertise 2.0—which will serve as the foundation for the end-to-end digitalization of the investment and construction cycle. Key future objectives include developing project engineering support, creating a unified digital environment, and actively implementing intelligent tools.

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A gala event was held at the National Research Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (NRU MGSU) to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the founding of the public company "Single Customer in Construction." The company's performance was announced at the event, which was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister read a welcoming address from Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. He also noted that the company was created at the Prime Minister's initiative and is now a strong customer capable of handling any task assigned to it.

"We also enjoy the constant support of the President. We've already completed many iconic projects, which the head of state visited and praised highly. One of the most recent such projects is the building of the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory after restoration. The result is a world-class facility. We've managed to preserve its historical value while introducing something new and modern. I'd like to especially commend the company's work in the reunified regions," noted Marat Khusnullin.

The Unified Construction Customer (UPC) operates in all eight federal districts and more than 65 regions across the country. The company's total project portfolio exceeds 5,500 projects. Construction has been completed on a number of complex buildings, research centers, and museums. For example, the new Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow and the new Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad have been commissioned. Restoration of the Rimsky-Korsakov St. Petersburg State Conservatory has been completed. Construction continues on federal children's rehabilitation centers in the Republic of Crimea and the Novosibirsk Region, as well as university campuses in Orel, Kaliningrad, and Novosibirsk.

Since 2021, the company has participated in the construction of more than 100 federal social facilities, as well as the restoration and construction of over 3,000 facilities in the reunified regions.

"Every year, we will continue to strive not only to increase construction volumes but also to raise quality standards, ensuring that every project we build meets the highest modern standards and requirements. We express our gratitude to the President of Russia, the Government of the Russian Federation, and the entire Russian construction industry for all their invaluable assistance and support. Your work and initiatives inspire us to new achievements and keep us moving forward. We are building the future together!" said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer Production and Consulting Company.

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