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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) on its 35th anniversary.

The university in its current form was founded on March 27, 1991, on the basis of the Moscow State Historical and Archival Institute, but historically its path began even earlier – in 1908, with the founding of the Moscow City People's University named after A.L. Shanyavsky.

"I congratulate all the staff, students, postgraduates, and graduates on the anniversary of the Russian State University for the Humanities. Your university is more than just walls and classrooms, but an entire community of like-minded individuals united by a love of society, culture, and history. You are making a significant contribution to preserving our spiritual and moral values, enshrined in the decree of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko, Chairman of the RSUH Supervisory Board and Deputy Prime Minister.

He emphasized that the university successfully maintains the traditions of fundamental humanities education and is actively engaged in scientific and educational work.

The university comprises 13 academic and research institutes and three faculties, employing over 70 academicians and corresponding members of Russian and international academies, approximately 200 doctors of science, and over 500 candidates of science. The university focuses on developing various levels of education: in addition to higher education, students can study at the Pre-University School and the Humanities College. In addition to the humanities, programs are offered in the fields of art and culture, education, healthcare, mathematics, and engineering.

The university offers dozens of clubs, sections, and activities for student self-fulfillment, international educational and scientific centers, and double diplomas.

"Today, RSUH is among the leading universities in the humanities. It has over 18,000 students, including over 1,300 international students. Its faculty includes leading scholars and practicing specialists. I thank the RSUH staff for their hard work, responsible approach, and contribution to developing the talents of young people. May the coming years bring the university new victories and become a time of new achievements for the benefit of all Russian science and education," added Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Today, the RSUH team makes a significant contribution to the development of social and humanitarian knowledge, implementing state projects in the study and preservation of Russian identity and strengthening traditional Russian spiritual and moral values. The university conducts extensive educational work through experts from its research and teaching schools and centers, implementing state assignments in priority areas of state policy in education and upbringing. This work contributes to the national goal of "Realizing the potential of every person, developing their talents, and nurturing patriotic and socially responsible individuals," as set by the head of state.

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The implementation of innovative solutions enables the construction of modern, reliable, and safe roads and bridges. Over the past nine years, the Federal Road Agency (Rosavtodor) alone has used the latest developments on more than 1,700 road projects, reported Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Scientific and technological development of the road industry, including the introduction of innovative technologies and materials, is of great importance in the face of unprecedented sanctions. Furthermore, this work is particularly relevant today, as the industry faces challenges such as increasing labor productivity, digitalization, developing artificial intelligence technologies, and shortening the investment and construction cycle. Such developments make it possible to predict the condition of road structures and utilize intelligent control systems and eco-friendly materials. Russian road workers, including Rosavtodor, have accumulated successful experience developing and implementing innovative solutions in the road industry. Since 2016, such technologies have been used at more than 1,700 sites across the country. Road workers have achieved a breakthrough in the industry and doubled the time between repairs for federal highway pavements," noted Marat Khusnullin.

For example, the use of modern technical solutions makes road structure research a high-tech process. An example of this approach is the accelerated testing using the TSIKLOS wheel load simulator, developed at the request of RosdorNII, a Federal Autonomous Institution under the Federal Road Agency (Rosavtodor).

The installation allows for a complete picture of the performance of pavement layers designed for long-term use to be obtained within two to four months, significantly accelerating the scientific evaluation of materials and design solutions. The simulator is capable of generating up to 50,000 load cycles per day, reproducing axle loads of up to 13 tons.

Over the course of a month, the four wheels of the rig can apply load to the test track approximately 1.5 million times. This high intensity allows specialists to simulate the accumulation of fatigue damage in road surfaces, monitor the development of deformations and cracks at each stage of operation, and identify the causes of structural failure.

Domestic developments also include modern binders and composite compounds for strengthening and stabilizing subgrade soils. The use of special additives and modifiers in asphalt concrete and cement concrete mixtures improves the performance properties of road surfaces, extending their service life and resistance to climate change.

Eco-friendly traffic management solutions play a vital role in the industry's development. The use of bollards, delineators, and curbs made from recycled rubber not only reduces waste but also improves road safety.

In addition, intelligent control systems are being introduced into the lighting system on federal highways under our jurisdiction, reducing energy consumption and extending the service life of the equipment.

Innovative materials are becoming increasingly important in bridge construction, such as vibrated asphalt concrete, which serves as both a highly effective roadway surface and waterproofs reinforced concrete structures, providing reliable moisture protection. One of the most promising materials is currently ultra-strong fiber-reinforced concrete: thanks to its unique structure, it offers exceptional strength, absolute water resistance, and frost resistance, extending the service life of bridges to 100–150 years and significantly reducing the weight of structures compared to traditional reinforced concrete.

To ensure the stability of large-span and off-grade bridges, Russia has developed the world's first national standard defining methods for confirming the aerodynamic stability of superstructures. This document is based on the results of numerous experimental studies and can serve as a model for global bridge construction practices.

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Monolithic work on the second stage of the FMBA medical center in Mariupol has been completed.

In the reunited regions, work continues to create modern infrastructure, including medical facilities. For example, in Mariupol, Donetsk People's Republic, construction is underway on the second phase of the multidisciplinary medical center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) of Russia. As of today, the monolithic work on the hospital building has been completed, and its readiness has reached 50%, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The FMBA Multidisciplinary Center in Mariupol is one of the largest medical facilities in the Donbas and Novorossiya. A treatment and diagnostic building was built earlier. Now, the monolithic work on the inpatient facility, with a total area of 23,500 square meters, has been completed. Around 380 specialists are working on the facility, a third of whom are from the reunited regions. Therefore, overall, we are reaping synergies from the construction of this facility: jobs now and an improvement in the level of infrastructure and healthcare in the future," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister also added that the 236-bed inpatient facility will significantly expand the facility's medical care capacity. Its construction is being carried out at the President's direction and under the supervision of the Single Customer in Construction.

"Currently, construction workers are installing interior walls and partitions in the building, and have also begun installing window structures. At the same time, specialists are installing internal and external utility lines," said Karen Oganesyan, CEO of the Unified Customer Production and Consulting Company.

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The government has launched a new round of selection for particularly significant projects within industrial competence centers. These are key initiatives for the refinement and implementation of domestic IT solutions aimed at import substitution of foreign software. Companies can receive grant co-financing for these projects, amounting to up to 50% of the total project cost. Grant amounts range from 100 million to 2 billion rubles (the grant operator is the Russian Foundation for Information Technology Development (RFRIT)). Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko oversees IT market development and import substitution.

The competition is being held under updated rules. For example, this year the application process has been simplified and the list of required documents has been shortened. The deadline for preparing detailed technical specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates has also been extended to three months from the date of the grant agreement. Furthermore, for participants in particularly significant projects, the reporting process has been simplified by introducing a "single-window" system (via the RFRIT). This will allow companies to focus on product development rather than bureaucratic procedures.

Priority in the competition continues to be given to projects with high replication potential—that is, IT solutions that are not only in demand by a single customer, but are in demand by multiple companies and can be scaled across the entire industry. Thus, the government is focusing on supporting products for a wide range of companies. When evaluating projects, additional points are awarded for demonstrating the potential for replication of the IT solution by four or more customers.

Revenue and tax refund estimates are also key selection criteria and are considered indicators of real demand: the higher the sales potential of an IT solution, the greater the likelihood that it is truly needed in the market. This approach allows for increased returns on grants and the allocation of resources to developments that will be actively implemented and replicated.

The use of artificial intelligence technologies remains an additional prioritization factor. Projects with an AI component are prioritized as the most promising in terms of technological development and competitiveness.

"We are consistently fine-tuning the support mechanism for particularly significant projects, building on the experience of previous selections. In the new wave, the emphasis is not only on the potential for replication but also on the ease of interaction between customer companies and the government. For example, we have simplified the application process and streamlined reporting. The goal is to encourage companies to focus their efforts on developing domestic digital solutions that are in demand across the industry, while reducing unnecessary administrative burdens," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

Applications will be accepted until April 27, and a decision on support will be made by the end of May. Applications are only open to organizations implementing the software. Participation in the competition is open to both a single project sponsor and a consortium of sponsors (a group of companies co-financing the joint development of a solution for general use).

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The talks took place during Mikhail Mishustin's working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan.

From the transcript:

O. Bektenov: Dear Mikhail Vladimirovich! Dear friends!

I am glad to welcome you to Astana. Welcome!

I would like to say that thanks to the efforts of the leaders of our countries, the President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev and the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the allied relations and strategic partnership are developing very successfully and dynamically.

The state visit of the President of Kazakhstan to Russia last November gave new impetus to this cooperation. We are paying special attention to the upcoming state visit of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin to Kazakhstan and are preparing for it. We are confident that this visit will contribute to the further deepening and expansion of the allied relations between our countries.

Russia has traditionally been one of our country's main trade and economic partners. Trade turnover between our countries has approached $30 billion. Mutual investment is growing. Over the past 20 years, Russian business has invested over $28 billion in Kazakhstan's economy. In turn, Kazakhstani businesses have invested approximately $9 billion in the Russian economy over the same period. Russian businesses are actively operating in Kazakhstan.

More than 22,000 enterprises with Russian participation—almost a third of all companies with foreign participation. This is a very significant presence of Russian business. And we are very happy about this. We are ready to explore new areas of cooperation. I am confident that all the opportunities exist for this.

Dear Mikhail Vladimirovich, I would like to assure you once again that the Government of Kazakhstan is ready to make every effort to intensify, deepen, and expand our cooperation.

M. Mishustin: Thank you, dear Olzhas Abaevich.

First of all, I would like to sincerely thank all our Kazakhstani friends for the traditionally warm welcome given to our delegation. And, of course, I would like to convey to you the best wishes of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin.

I also take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you and all Kazakhstanis on this historic event—the adoption of the new Constitution. The referendum results confirmed the people of Kazakhstan's support for the course of the President of Kazakhstan, the esteemed Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, to build a modern, prosperous state and improve the well-being of the republic's citizens.

Kazakhstan is a strategic partner and ally of Russia. Our relations are time-tested. They are based on the principles of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and consideration of each other's interests.

Following the state visit of the President of Kazakhstan, the esteemed Kassym-Jomart Kemelevich Tokayev, to Russia last November, important agreements were reached on developing our multifaceted cooperation. Most importantly, a comprehensive economic cooperation program through 2030 was approved, and we, the governments of Russia and Kazakhstan, will ensure the precise and prompt implementation of the decisions made by our leaders.

Russia is one of Kazakhstan's leading foreign trade partners. You mentioned trade turnover. We occupy a leading position in terms of direct investment in Kazakhstan's national economy. I believe there is also great potential for launching new joint projects in various economic sectors: energy, industry, transport infrastructure, agriculture, and the digital economy. Our intergovernmental commission is actively working on these issues.

We also pay special attention to the humanities, particularly in education. The number of Kazakhstanis pursuing higher education in Russia is growing year after year. Leading Russian universities have branches in Kazakhstan. Last September, the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, affiliated with the Dostoevsky Omsk State University, opened its doors. I actually visited it at the opening.

In addition to the bilateral visit, you and I, dear Olzhas Abayevich, will participate in a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council and the Digital Kazakhstan International Forum, which will be held tomorrow in Shymkent. Russia fully shares the priorities of Kazakhstan's chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union and is ready to work together to further strengthen integration in the interests of the citizens of Russia and Kazakhstan.

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