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In 2025, thanks to federal mechanisms for protecting the rights of defrauded equity holders, 12 apartment buildings previously considered problematic were commissioned. Decisions on these buildings had previously been made by the Supervisory Board of the Territorial Development Fund.

"The issue of citizens participating in shared construction projects who suffered at the hands of unscrupulous developers, which was extremely painful until recently, has largely diminished thanks to the extensive work of the government. Currently, the decisions previously made by the Supervisory Board of the Territorial Development Fund are being implemented. In 2025, the FDT will complete 12 apartment buildings with a total area of approximately 232,000 square meters in eight regions: Perm and Khabarovsk Krais, Ulyanovsk, Rostov, Novosibirsk, and Omsk Oblasts, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, and Sevastopol. These apartments are intended for more than 2,300 citizens. Since 2019, thanks to federal and regional mechanisms, the rights of 261,100 affected shareholders have been restored," said Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the FDT Supervisory Board.

At the federal level, the Territorial Development Fund provides assistance to affected equity holders by directly completing problematic projects or paying compensation based on supervisory board decisions. Regional mechanisms, which regions independently choose, include attracting new investors, providing compensatory housing, or paying compensation.

"Using federal mechanisms and the work of the Territorial Development Fund, the rights of 123,900 equity holders have been restored since 2019. Of these, 62,500 received their square meters, and 61,400 received compensation payments. Regional measures have allowed the rights of over 137,200 equity construction participants to be restored," noted Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

For example, in 2025, the Federal Resources Fund (FRF) completed construction on a 28-story building with a total floor area of over 20,800 square meters on Dusi Kovalchuk Street in Novosibirsk. Apartments in this building are intended for 307 affected equity holders.

In Omsk, in the Kirovsky Administrative District, construction has been completed on two buildings on Pereleta Street. The 16,600 square meter building houses 333 defrauded equity holders. The second building, with a total area of 9,800 square meters, will house 139 people. A building at 15 Tarskaya Street and 15 Yakovlev Street has also been completed in Omsk. This building, with an area of approximately 47,000 square meters, will provide housing for 220 equity holders.

A 17-story building with a total floor area of 28,500 square meters has been commissioned in Surgut, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra, located at Building 2, Microdistrict 44. The new building is designed for 323 equity holders.

The Federal Revenue Service also completed construction of a building in Khabarovsk at 1 Saltykova-Shchedrina Street. The approximately 45,000 square-meter apartment building is intended for 400 affected equity holders.

In Novocherkassk, Rostov Oblast, a building measuring over 9,000 square meters has been commissioned for 36 equity holders at 18 Dubovskogo Street.

Additionally, two projects were completed in Perm Krai: a 26-story building at 110A Karpinsky Street and a 20-story building at 108 Karpinsky Street. These buildings are designed for 322 equity holders.

In the Ulyanovsk region, a 12-story residential building at 67 Krasnoarmeyskaya Street has been commissioned, where housing rights have been restored for 160 equity construction participants.

In Sevastopol, construction has been completed and two 11-story buildings for 92 equity holders have been commissioned at 29A Pobedy Avenue, Buildings 1 and 2.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov. The main topics of discussion were the development of the agro-industrial complex and environmental issues in the region.

In 2025, the Russian Government allocated approximately 1.2 billion rubles to the region to support the agro-industrial complex and rural development.

This year the amount of support will be increased.

Vasily Orlov noted that the Amur Region produces approximately 30% of the federal district's total agricultural output and is the leader in this area in the Far East.

Over the past six years, farmers in the Amur Region have increased milk production. Grain harvests increased by 1.3 times during this period, reaching 530,000 tons in 2025. Soybean yields increased by 1.8 times over the past six years, reaching a record 1.7 million tons last year. Thus, the Amur Region once again confirmed its status as the largest soybean producer in the country. Efforts to further increase these figures will continue.

Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that ensuring farmers have sufficient material and technical resources is essential for growth. Furthermore, it is essential to ensure that government support funds reach their final recipients in a timely manner.

The Deputy Prime Minister and the regional governor also discussed the progress of the national project "Environmental Well-being." The Russian government plans to allocate approximately 1.2 billion rubles to the region for this project by 2030. This work is being carried out within the framework of the federal projects "Forest Conservation" and "Circular Economy."

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In Moscow, Building No. 7 of the Institute of Experimental Cardiology at the E.I. Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology of the Russian Ministry of Health has been reopened after reconstruction. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced this.

"Improving the level of medical care depends, among other things, on modern infrastructure. Renovated hospitals and clinics, equipped with the latest equipment, allow for more accurate diagnostics and effective treatment. Equally important, such conditions attract the best talent and create a comfortable work environment. All these measures are aimed at ensuring that every citizen can receive the care they need. For example, the renovated building of the Institute of Experimental Cardiology in Moscow now houses modern scientific and practical laboratories, research offices, classrooms, and other facilities. Work on the facility was carried out under the supervision of the Unified Customer (Single Customer) control center. A permit for commissioning has now been received," said Marat Khusnullin.

The renovation of the building and the modern scientific equipment installed in it will provide the conditions for the development of a high-tech scientific base.

"The facility's modernization was carried out as part of the register of capital construction projects, part of the comprehensive state program 'Construction,' overseen by the Russian Ministry of Construction. The completed work allowed us to preserve and visually update the existing appearance of the building, designed and constructed in the 1980s. Furthermore, the institute will now have the capacity to develop and produce innovative domestic pharmaceuticals and diagnostic test systems for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases," noted Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Yuri Gordeyev.

Thanks to the reconstruction, building No. 7 has created comfortable conditions for conducting modern research, developing new scientific directions, and technically re-equipping the institute.

"A large-scale renovation of the medical facility, covering over 15,000 square meters, was carried out to bring the building up to modern sanitary, fire safety, and other standards. This will significantly improve its operational characteristics. During the renovation, the builders also replaced the doors and balcony railings, stained-glass windows, windows, and elevators. They also repaired the staircases and completed the finishing of the rooms and walls without changing the façade or interior design. Furthermore, the building was equipped with new scientific equipment," said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer Production and Consulting Company.

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The first meeting of the organizing committee for the International Youth Festival, part of the "Youth and Children" national project, was held in Moscow. By decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, this large-scale international youth event will be held in Yekaterinburg in September 2026.

The organizing committee included representatives of the Presidential Administration and the Government of Russia, federal executive bodies, heads of major Russian companies, rectors of leading Russian educational institutions, and representatives of Russian media holdings and news agencies.

"This year, the International Youth Festival will be held in Yekaterinburg and will bring together 10,000 young people from 190 countries. A new feature of the festival will be the sector-based approach to forming international delegations – the festival will bring together the best representatives of creative industries, public administration, science and technology, sports, entrepreneurship, media, and the social sector – those who are already shaping the future of their countries and the world. This is why it is crucial that the festival become a showcase for the best Russian projects and practices. We want to show young leaders the real Russia – a country of boundless opportunity, where people know how to dream and turn dreams into reality. It's no coincidence that the 2026 festival's motto is "Follow Your Dream. Together with Russia." In the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, declared by President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, the festival will become a truly unifying event, clearly demonstrating to the world the richness, diversity, and uniqueness of the traditions of the peoples of our country," said Sergei Kiriyenko, Chairman of the International Youth Festival Organizing Committee and First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office.

Deputy Prime Minister and Deputy Chairman of the Organizing Committee Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that holding the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg is a great responsibility, given the high level of the 2024 festival at Sirius.

"The national project 'Youth and Children' has been underway since last year. Within the framework of this national project, there's an entire federal project, 'Russia in the World,' dedicated to international youth cooperation and aimed at promoting a positive image of our country abroad. The International Youth Festival, proposed for September 11–17, 2026, is also being held as part of this national project," he noted.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that the festival's regional program will be held in 30 regions of Russia. He also instructed Rosmolodezh and the World Youth Festival Directorate to explore the possibility of foreign guests visiting Abkhazia, and instructed senior officials from Russia's regions to participate in the formation of delegations from each region and the program of events.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that 5,000 Russian citizens, including 1,000 children aged 14 to 17, and 5,000 foreign citizens will participate in the festival. Two thousand volunteers will assist with the organization and implementation of the event.

"It is proposed that the selection of foreign delegations be conducted through an open competition among participants. Our colleagues have the experience. This will allow us to identify and invite the most promising and talented international youth in accordance with the areas needed at the festival," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Dmitry Chernyshenko instructed federal executive bodies to submit proposals for the event's program.

To develop hospitality measures, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a separate instruction to assist in issuing simplified visas to foreign participants, guests, and media representatives without paying a state fee.

"We want to show that Russia is a country where everyone can find their calling and fulfill their dreams. Together, festival participants will create a vision of the future, where youth dreams come true. Inspired by the successful experience of the 2024 World Youth Festival at Sirius, we are developing the concept of the City of World Youth: not only at the festival venue but throughout Yekaterinburg, we will host a rewarding program, cultural events, concerts, and festivals to immerse everyone in an atmosphere of creativity, idea exchange, and international cooperation," noted Grigory Gurov, Head of Rosmolodezh.

Dmitry Chernyshenko also proposed designating the Ural Federal University named after the first President of Russia B.N. Yeltsin as the main venues for the festival in Yekaterinburg to accommodate participants and volunteers, and the Yekaterinburg-Expo International Exhibition Center to host the main program of the event.

"One of the flagship programs approved by our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, in the higher education system is the construction of student campuses. The new campus of Ural Federal University will host the participants of the International Youth Festival. I am confident that our students and international students will appreciate the campus's facilities and have a productive time," said Valery Falkov, head of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

Sverdlovsk Region Governor Denis Pasler noted that hosting the International Youth Festival in the Sverdlovsk Region confirms the region's status as the country's youth hub.

"I thank Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin for the trust placed in the Middle Urals. Our goal is to unite young people from all over the world, to inspire them, and to create safe and comfortable conditions for international dialogue and the exchange of experiences. We also want to showcase and tell the story of a modern, creative region with a rich mining history," he emphasized.

The organizer of the 2026 International Youth Festival is Rosmolodezh, and the event operator is the Directorate of the World Youth Festival.

As a reminder, in accordance with Russian President Vladimir Putin's instructions to preserve and develop the legacy of the World Youth Festival, which took place at Sirius in 2024, festival events will be held annually in Russia. The next festival, with 20,000 participants, will be held in 2030.

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In Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev held meetings on the following: mitigation of the consequences of the seismic event in Kamchatka Krai; and the development of air traffic and air travel in the region.

"Let's discuss the consequences of the earthquakes that occurred in mid-2025. The issue is the seismic strength and stability of buildings. We need to understand how many of them in the region require reinforcement and restoration. The actions of all federal and regional executive authorities must be focused on the primary goal: ensuring public safety. And right now, we can't fully talk about safety," Yuri Trutnev said, opening the meeting on seismic disaster response.

On July 30, an earthquake struck the Pacific Ocean, triggering a second quake in the Avacha metropolitan area. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of emergency services, no casualties were reported, but significant damage was caused to housing and critical social infrastructure.

The meeting discussed the relocation of residents of buildings damaged by the seismic event. An instrumental survey of the 55 most damaged apartment buildings was organized. Based on the survey results, 12 apartment buildings were deemed unsafe and are subject to relocation.

The rapid restoration of social infrastructure facilities damaged by the seismic event was discussed. Thirty-four social facilities were damaged, including nine cultural facilities, 12 healthcare facilities, six sports facilities, and seven educational facilities.

"We must also ensure the safety of our social institutions, kindergartens, schools, and hospitals. Major renovations will be carried out with ease of use in mind, so as not to disrupt the clinic's operations, but in full compliance with safety requirements," said Kamchatka Krai Governor Vladimir Solodov.

"I ask that you pay serious attention to this work. This is the direct responsibility of those involved in the process to the people. The President has issued relevant instructions. They must be carried out. People must be safe," Yuri Trutnev concluded the meeting.

That same day, the Deputy Prime Minister held a meeting on the development of air travel and air service. "The availability and affordability of flights directly influences people's moods and their desire to live and work in the Far East. A program of discounted fares for residents of the Far Eastern Federal District is in place. We are working to expand it," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

The implementation of a subsidized airfare program on the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky–Vladivostok route was discussed. Since 2021, the Far East has been offering discounted fares for all residents of the Far Eastern Federal District, regardless of age (29 routes), subsidized fares for flights to and from the Far East for eligible citizens (72 routes), and subsidized socially significant transportation (39 routes), making flights between regions more convenient and shorter.

Subsidized fares for citizens registered in the Far Eastern Federal District apply to routes from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow and St. Petersburg and back (PJSC Aeroflot, JSC Siberia Airlines). In 2025, 34,366 passengers were carried, with 350.5 million rubles allocated for this purpose. Starting in September 2025, two new routes were added to the list of subsidized routes: Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Vladivostok and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Khabarovsk and back. A one-way ticket from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow and St. Petersburg costs 10,200 rubles, to Vladivostok 9,000 rubles, and to Khabarovsk 7,500 rubles.

In the second half of 2025, residents were given the opportunity to purchase subsidized airline tickets at federal expense. Approximately 150 million rubles were allocated for this purpose for the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky-Vladivostok route starting in September, and for the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky-Khabarovsk route in December. The funds were sent to Aeroflot (for 8,000 tickets) and Siberia Airlines (for 4,000 tickets). Tickets for these routes were in high demand and sold out within a few weeks. Meanwhile, Aeroflot sold only 1,000 tickets out of 9,000 for the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky-Vladivostok route in September and October.

In total, the airlines carried 4,400 passengers at discounted rates from August to December 2025.

"We will now investigate how this could have happened. We will do so with the help of the Treasury and law enforcement agencies, because, in my opinion, poor performance must be held accountable. Naturally, we agreed that all mistakes will be taken into account in the future," emphasized Yuri Trutnev.

Other air travel accessibility programs are also available for Kamchatka Krai. These programs provide air travel to eligible categories of citizens (young people, pensioners, disabled people, and large families). Air travel to and from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is available on four routes (out of 72 Far Eastern routes). Preferential fares are available for routes from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Novosibirsk, Khabarovsk, Vladivostok, and Moscow. In 2025, two airlines (PJSC Aeroflot and JSC Siberia Airlines) operated flights on these routes, carrying 164,674 passengers.

Under this program, one-way tickets from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Moscow can be purchased for 7,500 rubles, to Novosibirsk for 6,200 rubles, to Vladivostok for 6,000 rubles, and to Khabarovsk for 2,500 rubles. Russian citizens under 23 years of age, women over 55 and men over 60, persons with Group I disabilities of any age and their accompanying persons, persons accompanying a disabled child, and persons with Group II or III disabilities from childhood, persons with a large family certificate, and cadets over 23 years of age at higher education institutions affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Defense are eligible to fly at this special rate. A quota of up to four one-way tickets (or two round-trip tickets, or two one-way tickets and one round-trip ticket) is permitted at this special rate.

Aurora Airlines operates air travel on 39 socially significant routes (part of the Unified Far Eastern Airlines program). These routes are subject to maximum fares, which also apply to four return routes from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Anadyr, Magadan, and Severo-Kurilsk. One-way tickets from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky to these cities range from 5,677 rubles (Magadan) to 9,900 rubles (Anadyr).

In addition, Aeroflot Group is implementing a flat-fare social program without budgetary support, aimed at making air travel affordable, including in the Far Eastern Federal District. These flat-fare programs apply, among other things, to the Moscow-Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky route, with a one-way ticket available for 16,000 rubles.

The meeting agenda included issues related to maintaining the airworthiness of local aviation aircraft. In Kamchatka Krai, Kamchatka Aviation Enterprise (KAP), a company with a fleet of 24 aircraft, including 12 fixed-wing aircraft and 12 helicopters, ensures transport accessibility to remote communities. In 2026–2027, KAP plans to lease a new Mi-8MTV-1 helicopter to replace the Mi-8T RA-22651, which is being decommissioned in 2027. Future plans include replacing the retiring Yak-40 and An-26–100 aircraft with TVRS-44 Ladoga helicopters, and replacing the retiring An-28 and L-410UVP-E20 aircraft with LMS-192 Osvey aircraft. The aircraft are expected to be received through JSC Aurora Airlines or directly.

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