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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko held a meeting with the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media on the implementation of priority digitalization projects for 2025. The Deputy Prime Minister not only highlighted achievements in key areas but also noted changes in the project management approach, which have led to an increase in the planned activity achievement rate (to 99.9%), execution discipline, and project cash flow (to 99.95%).

The development of the government's public services portal and online services has traditionally been a key focus of the government's digitalization efforts. In 2025, special attention was paid to the quality of public services, a process known as reengineering. Over the course of the year, 36 federal "life situations" were added to the portal, and 37 services were transferred to online or proactive delivery. Furthermore, active work on developing biometrics continued: new application scenarios emerged over the year. These include passport-free hotel check-in, age verification when making purchases, and identity verification when applying for SIM cards. Existing biometric services continued to be scaled up, including passport-free service at MFCs and metro fare payment.

Among the key achievements in digitalization, the Deputy Prime Minister also noted the adoption of measures aimed at combating fraud. The foundation for this work was laid by the federal law on combating cyberfraud (No. 41-FZ), adopted in 2025. Furthermore, services for citizens were launched on the Gosuslugi website to protect themselves from fraud. These include self-prohibitions on loans, the ability to check one's credit history and SIM cards, filing a complaint about a malicious resource, and others. Also in 2025, a pilot launch of the Antifraud platform was launched, uniting banks, telecom operators, and government agencies into a single system for the rapid exchange of information on fraudsters. These measures are already showing results: in July 2025, a decrease in the number of registered digital crimes was recorded for the first time. In the first 10 months of last year, the number of cases of online fraud decreased by 10% compared to the same period in 2024.

Another important area of focus was the development of domestic IT solutions. Specifically, grant support for IT projects of small businesses continued (108 projects were supported for a total of 1.2 billion rubles). Grants for the implementation of particularly significant projects within industrial competence centers were also resumed: 49 projects were selected in the second wave, of which 17 received grant co-financing. The development of these IT projects will be completed by the end of 2027. These solutions replace foreign IT products in key economic sectors: from trade and transportation to manufacturing, aircraft construction, and the oil and gas industry.

In 2025, the Government not only implemented almost 100% of the planned activities, but also introduced a new approach to project management:

"To effectively implement all digital transformation projects planned by 2030, it's important not only to monitor progress on assigned tasks but also to think ahead and change the overall project management approach. Much of our work this year has been devoted to this. We've refined the digital project management infrastructure itself. We've developed specific performance criteria, outlined milestones to help track progress, and created dashboards for monitoring task completion online. This gives us the tools to make high-quality and timely management decisions," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

At the initiative of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, a new system for managing departmental IT expenses was introduced to strengthen oversight of funding. Now, to receive federal funds for digital transformation, an agency must submit a request to a special IT expense register and obtain approval for expenditures from the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media (responsible for creating and maintaining the register). All allocated IT funds are "colored" and linked to specific projects and results. This is important for decision-making on the allocation and reallocation of IT funds, as well as for preventing their misuse.

Furthermore, the Deputy Prime Minister implemented end-to-end online monitoring of digital projects. Fifteen dashboards were developed and implemented to monitor project implementation and forecast risks. These included a dashboard for monitoring national projects, dashboards for the implementation of departmental and regional digital transformation programs, and a system for monitoring top projects (44 high-priority digitalization projects). A large-scale rollout of the "Governor's Dashboard" was also conducted, with all 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation now connected.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Dmitry Grigorenko also outlined priority digitalization projects for 2026. These will focus on the implementation of the national project "Data Economy and Digitalization of Public Administration" and the Ministry of Digital Development's top projects, the implementation of departmental digital transformation programs, the development of electronic government services, the MAX messenger, and the GosTech platform.

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The composition of the organizing committee for the preparation and hosting of the Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in the Russian Federation has been approved. It is comprised of representatives of federal executive bodies, relevant industry agencies, business associations, and the expert community. Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak has been appointed Chairman of the organizing committee. Its members include heads of ministries and agencies overseeing energy, foreign economic activity, and foreign policy, representatives of Russia's largest gas companies, and experts in international energy cooperation and geopolitics.

"The Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the GECF member countries underscores the organization's strategic role as an authoritative international platform, Russia's readiness for dialogue on key energy cooperation issues, and our country's potential to shape fair and sustainable rules of the game in the global gas market," noted Alexander Novak.

The key responsibilities of the organizing committee include coordinating interagency cooperation in preparation for the summit; ensuring protocol and organizational arrangements at the highest level; developing the summit program, including plenary sessions, working sessions, and bilateral meetings; organizing logistical, technical, and informational support for the event; and interacting with delegations of participating countries and international partners.

"Hosting such a significant international event highlights Russia's role as a key player in the global energy market and demonstrates our country's commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation in the gas industry. The organizing committee is now entering the active phase of preparations for the event. Work has already begun on coordinating the summit's agenda with participating countries, forming delegations, and organizing the hosting infrastructure," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation and Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Preparation and Hosting of the Eighth GECF Summit of Heads of State and Government.

The summit will be a key platform for discussing pressing issues on the global gas agenda. Participants will focus on the prospects for the global gas market, energy security mechanisms, innovations and technologies in the gas industry, and cooperation in sustainable development and carbon footprint reduction.

The Eighth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the GECF member countries will take place in Moscow during the Russian Energy Week international forum.

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The heads of the Far Eastern regions reported to Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev on their work in 2025 and priority tasks for 2026.

"We continue to view fixed capital investment as the primary development tool for the Far East. It is through investment, the creation of new businesses and jobs that the Far East is gaining strength," Yuri Trutnev opened the discussion.

In terms of investment attraction, the Deputy Prime Minister singled out the Amur Region, where major investment projects are being implemented—the Amur Gas Chemical Complex and the Amur Gas Processing Plant—as well as the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) and the Jewish Autonomous Region. "I can't help but single out the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) for investment inflow. Yakutia is demonstrating high growth rates. I would also note the Jewish Autonomous Region," said Yuri Trutnev.

Construction capacity and industrial production indicators were highlighted. Yuri Trutnev singled out Primorsky Krai and Yakutia for housing construction, and Yakutia and Khabarovsk Krai for industrial production.

The meeting's agenda included issues of social development and improving people's quality of life. "Preserving the population is something we are obligated to do, and no investment can replace people. We need people to live in the Far East and feel comfortable. I cannot help but thank Aisen Sergeyevich Nikolaev, the head of the only Far Eastern region where the mortality rate is below the Russian average," remarked Yuri Trutnev.

Issues related to supporting the Special Military Operations (SMO) were discussed, including providing support measures for veterans and families of SMO participants. Yuri Trutnev noted that Khabarovsk Krai, Transbaikal, and Buryatia are "quite promising" in terms of project implementation within the Patriotic Priority Development Area (PDA). He also noted the work of Yakut enterprises: "These products are in high demand, and we export a lot of them to the special military operation zone."

Yuri Trutnev specifically highlighted the personal participation of state and municipal employees in the special military operation. Since the beginning of the special military operation, more than 2,600 employees from the Plenipotentiary Representative's Office in the Far Eastern Federal District, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, regional authorities, and municipalities have participated in combat operations. "Our guys who went through the special military operation have proven in action that they not only vote for Russia, but are willing to risk their lives to defend it," Trutnev emphasized.

According to Vasily Orlov, Governor of the Amur Region, the GRP has more than doubled in five years, exceeding 1 trillion rubles. Industrial production is growing: since 2022, the share of manufacturing in industry has increased from 27% to 57%. The long-term goal is to develop high-tech manufacturing based on already implemented projects. A gas chemical cluster with advanced processing capabilities is being established. Anchor projects are at a high level of readiness: the Amur Gas Processing Plant is 95% complete, while the Amur Gas Chemical Combine is 92% complete, with full commissioning planned for 2027. The Amur Region ranks first in the Far Eastern Federal District in agricultural output. In soybean production, the region leads both the Far Eastern Federal District and the country. By 2027, soybean processing is planned to quadruple compared to 2018 (to 1.6 million tons per year). Transport logistics are also being developed. The Rovnoye priority development area (PDA) has been established near the international bridge across the Amur River. Tourism is also receiving attention. Total passenger traffic of Russian and foreign citizens through Amur Region checkpoints in 2025 reached 984,000 (a 30% increase). The introduction of a visa-free regime for Russian citizens has increased demand for tourists from the Far Eastern Federal District (FEFD) to China via Amur Region by 60%.

According to Khabarovsk Krai Governor Dmitry Demeshin, the GRP in 2025 exceeded 1.6 trillion rubles. Industrial production growth over the first 11 months was 18%. This was primarily due to growth in the manufacturing industry (105%) and mineral extraction (1.4 times). Efforts to strengthen industrial and technological development are intensifying. The aviation industry grew by 1.4 times, power engineering by 1.2 times, and metallurgy by 103%. High-tech manufacturing is expanding in the region. Aero-Hit, KhabInnoTech, and Robotic Complexes of Khabarovsk Krai produced 96,600 UAVs in one year. Plans for 2026 call for at least 200,000 UAVs. Residents of the Patriotic Priority Development Area are implementing new developments and increasing production of electronic components for printed circuit boards, battery modules, and batteries. Construction of the border crossing point on Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island is proceeding according to the approved roadmap: the embankment for the crossing point infrastructure has been completed, and the road leading to it is ten months ahead of schedule.

"In the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day, Yakutians, along with the entire country, continue to demonstrate unity in all spheres of life, both at the front and in the home front," said Aisen Nikolaev, Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). He noted that the region's economy remains resilient. The gross regional product is estimated at 2.6 trillion rubles, with real growth of 0.7%. Coal production exceeded 51.6 million tons, and gold production exceeded 56 tons. These are historical highs for Yakutia and second place in the country. By 2025, 723 billion rubles in investment have been attracted to the Yakutia economy. In the national investment climate rating, Yakutia is among the top five regions for its regulatory environment. In 2025, 29 social facilities were commissioned in Yakutia, financed by all sources, including national projects. Construction workers set a new record for housing commissioning – 806,000 square meters. m (107.1% of 2024). Three buildings with 193 apartments have been built under the rental housing project. Five more buildings with 810 apartments will be completed in 2026. Forty-one social facilities are planned for completion in 2026.

According to Alexey Tsydenov, Head of the Republic of Buryatia, GRP growth by the end of 2025 will be 103.8% compared to 2024 (568 billion rubles). Record industry indicators have been recorded: the republic ranks third in the country in terms of growth in the extractive industry (25.4%), and first in terms of growth in construction volumes (169.9%), which was made possible by the construction of the Severomuysky Tunnel. A positive result is expected in the manufacturing industry by the end of the year (1.4%). Investment volume by the end of the year is estimated to be 143 billion rubles, 14.6% below the 2024 level. Forty investment projects worth almost 633 billion rubles are currently underway, and another 25 projects, totaling over 1.2 trillion rubles, are planned for implementation by 2035. The Buryatia Priority Development Area (PDA) has attracted 22 residents, creating over 1,100 jobs and investing 14.2 billion rubles. The PDA residents' combined investment plans exceed 52 billion rubles.

According to Chukotka Governor Vladislav Kuznetsov, gross regional product (GRP) growth is expected to reach 6.8% by the end of 2025. Reconstruction of the mining and processing plant at the Mayskoye deposit has been completed, and commercial mining has commenced at Areal's Kekura deposit. These two facilities account for approximately 50% of the region's gold production, or approximately 10 tonnes per year. In 2025, gold production at these deposits increased by a combined 1 tonne. Construction of the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant continues. At the Peschanka deposit, installation of the main building of the mining and processing plant is expected to begin in 2026. Total investment attracted to the district in 2025 amounted to 24 billion rubles (compared to 1.1 billion in 2024 and 0.5 billion in 2023), and 18 new residents received resident status. Agriculture is also receiving attention. The commissioning of greenhouses with a total area of 2,000 square meters has made it possible to increase self-sufficiency in vegetables to 30% of the region's annual needs. In 2026, design and construction of a new 3,000 square meter greenhouse will begin in the Anadyr Industrial Park, and three existing greenhouses in Anadyr and Bilibin will be modernized, increasing self-sufficiency in greenhouse vegetables to 40% by 2027. Plans are underway to modernize the capacity of Chukotsky Losos JSC and begin designing a poultry farm in the urban settlement of Ugolnye Kopi, increasing overall self-sufficiency in key food groups to 65%.

"We will work together to ensure that the Far East becomes stronger. We will do everything possible to ensure that all instructions from Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin are implemented on time and in full, so that the Far Eastern territories develop at a faster pace," concluded Yuri Trutnev.

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