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Tatyana Golikova opened the "Russia – a Family of Families" marathon organized by the Russian Knowledge Society.

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova opened the "Russia – A Family of Families" marathon organized by the Russian Knowledge Society. The large-scale event is taking place at the National Center "Russia."

The marathon aims to showcase the strength, potential, and harmony of the peoples of Russia, allowing everyone to feel part of a large, united family. Lectures, master classes, exhibitions, and film screenings are organized for four thousand young people—representatives of over 190 nationalities of the Russian Federation, as well as foreign guests. The main event will be the grand opening of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, a ceremony that will encompass all regions via a teleconference with participants from 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

"The Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia is a truly momentous event. This year is about each of us, because it is our multinational people who form the foundation of our great country's unity. It is symbolic that the opening is taking place at the National Center 'Russia'—a place where the best traditions and generational ties are concentrated, and where the country's achievements and victories are presented. Russia is home to 194 peoples, each unique and distinctive. Mutual understanding and unity have always been the hallmarks of our interaction. Throughout the state's more than 1,000-year history, it is cohesion, consolidation, and unity that have helped the country develop and overcome the most difficult challenges. This was the case during the war, it is the case now, and it will always be the case," Tatyana Golikova addressed the participants.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Russia's strength lies in its intangible heritage: 300 languages are spoken, making it the most multilingual country in the world. Schools teach 75 languages, the media speaks 65 languages, and books are written in 90 languages. Therefore, in 2022, Vladimir Putin signed a decree on the intangible ethnocultural heritage of the Russian Federation—fairy tales, epics, dances, songs, and cuisine. "I can't help but mention our indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia, and the Far East. We have 47 of them, living in 28 regions of the country. And therefore, another very important document, which was launched in 2026, is the concept for the development of indigenous peoples of the North, Siberia, and the Far East, aimed at fostering the traditions and habitats of indigenous peoples. This is all what we must focus on, what we must invest in together, and what we must develop," Tatyana Golikova emphasized in her speech.

Following the marathon's opening, the Deputy Prime Minister visited areas for sports, creative arts, and culinary master classes dedicated to the culture, traditions, and history of Russia's peoples. She also toured the multimedia exhibition "Heroes of the Special Operation: A Feat of Unity," a folk literature library, and the interactive zone "17 Traditional Values of Russia," which aims to introduce the principles that unite Russia's peoples. Guests also viewed the interactive exhibition "Book of Fairy Tales," where participants follow the hero's journey, overcome trials, and enter a world of magic. The exhibition is dedicated to Russian tales, legends, and epics from Russia's regions. Since its opening, it has attracted 30,000 visitors.

The federal educational marathon "Russia – a Family of Families" organized by the Russian Society "Knowledge," dedicated to the launch of the Year of Unity of Peoples of the Country, aims to strengthen unity, interethnic harmony, and mutual understanding among the peoples of Russia. At the event, young people will learn about the cultural and linguistic diversity that enriches the country and is an advantage in an era of geopolitical change.

The marathon's speakers include government officials, Heroes of Russia, prominent athletes, and artists. The cultural program will feature performances by renowned ethno-pop artists. Participants will also enjoy creative, sports, and culinary master classes led by renowned experts, exhibitions, and fashion shows. The marathon will feature documentaries about the nature, culture, and history of Altai, the Russian North, and Kamchatka. A folk literature library will be open, featuring works by prominent writers from various nations. In the gastronomic arena, a team of chefs from the "Gastronomic Map of Russia" project will introduce young people to the culinary traditions of Russia's peoples. A large-scale flash mob, "Round Dance of Friendship," will be a living symbol of unity, featuring representatives of dozens of nationalities.

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Traffic lights with adaptive control systems, Penza, Penza region.

Thanks to the federal project "System-wide Measures for Road Development" within the national project "Infrastructure for Life," the development of intelligent transport systems continues. By the end of 2025, 32 urban agglomerations will have declared themselves to have reached the first level of maturity, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

The legislation defines criteria for each of the six levels (from 0 to 5) of intelligent transport system development. The higher the level, the wider the coverage area of the smart equipment and the broader the range of capabilities of the system.

"Intelligent transport systems optimize public transport, improve the quality of transportation services, enhance road safety, and reduce congestion. It is crucial to scale up digitalization efforts across the country. By the end of 2025, 32 urban agglomerations had declared that they had achieved at least Level 1 ITS maturity, compared to the 20 planned under the federal project. Of these, the Belgorod and Tyumen regions, Krasnoyarsk Krai, and Perm Krai have reached Level 2 maturity. Thus, modern digital solutions for effective traffic management are being implemented at an accelerated pace. Overall, our goal is to achieve at least Level 1 ITS maturity in 66 cities that make up urban agglomerations by 2030," said Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Marat Khusnullin.

Work on implementing and developing ITS in the regions began in 2020 thanks to the "Safe, High-Quality Roads" national project. Since 2025, these activities have been implemented under the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, and the geography of participating regions is expanding.

"Over the course of five years, the number of cities participating in the ITS implementation program under the national project has grown from 28 (in 22 regions of the country) to 65 (in 57 regions). The Republic of Crimea will join them in 2026: smart systems will begin to be installed in the Simferopol metropolitan area. Thus, we continue to create a modern and efficient transport infrastructure that promotes sustainable urban development and improves the quality of life for Russians," noted Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

The systematic development of smart systems in urban agglomerations has become possible thanks to ongoing federal support.

"In 2025 alone, 2.7 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget for the development of intelligent transport systems in the regions. One of the key objectives of this work is to ensure the integration and interconnection of existing subsystems with new ones, as well as to create the conditions for their future optimization," noted Kairat Tursunbekov, Deputy Head of the Federal Road Agency.

In the Penza urban agglomeration, engineers from the State Budgetary Institution "Safe Region" are implementing intelligent transport systems on the street and road network. In 2025, they equipped 18 traffic lights with adaptive control systems and installed eight traffic flow monitoring systems. Thanks to this work, coordinated control based on the "green wave" principle has been launched on eight key streets and 45 traffic lights. At 13 of Penza's busiest intersections, smart traffic lights operate in adaptive mode, analyzing traffic density in real time.

As a result, the average public transport speed in the Penza metropolitan area increased to the standard 23 km/h. The number of driver violations also decreased. Furthermore, two more automatic road weather stations were installed in 2025. They are equipped with sensors to measure road surface temperature and condition. Notifications about road conditions—wet, dry, or icy—are displayed on dynamic information boards.

In the Kirov metropolitan area, ITS implementation under the national project began in 2022. The tools include controllers, detectors, video cameras, and weather stations. The ITS is based on an integration platform, which enables all data to be uploaded into a single system. This enables the regulation of various processes, such as managing traffic lights to improve road safety. Currently, 163 traffic lights, including 36 pedestrian ones, are connected to the system. The system allows for both automatic and manual control of their operation.

Ulan-Ude has been implementing ITS since 2021. Since then, the Ulan-Ude Traffic Management Center has been established, along with a data processing center, which includes a control room and a server room with an additional power supply. Ninety-two traffic lights have also been modernized, 164 360-degree cameras have been installed to monitor traffic conditions, and 250 traffic detectors have been installed to collect data on speed, vehicle type, and other traffic flow parameters. Coordinated traffic light control is currently in use on 12 major streets.

As a result of this work, public transport speed increased by 31%, and the average speed in Ulan-Ude during rush hour increased from 15.5 to 22.8 km/h.

Using CCTV cameras installed at traffic lights, operators monitor the city's traffic situation. Video analytics enable the detection of accidents, as well as instances of illegal driving or sudden vehicle stops. Information about traffic incidents is transmitted to specialized services. As a result, the response time of emergency services and accident commissioners has been halved.

Furthermore, ITS enables monitoring and control of public transport operations. GLONASS data is transmitted to the Smart Transport app and the city transport portal, allowing passengers to track public transport movements in real time and plan their trips.

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