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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting on preparedness to ensure the safety of the 2026 flood and fire season. The event was held at the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations' situation center. All relevant federal agencies participated—the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, Roshydromet, Rostekhnadzor, Rosprirodnadzor, Rosvodresursy, and Rosleskhoz—as well as the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. This format of cooperation helped prevent significant consequences from adverse natural events last year.

According to preliminary estimates from Roshydromet, precipitation has already exceeded normal levels across most of the country. Moreover, sharp temperature fluctuations are possible in the European part of Russia in late February and March, which could lead to dangerously high water levels. Furthermore, challenging conditions are expected in the Siberian and Far Eastern Federal Districts.

"In 2025, 34 hydraulic engineering and protective structures were built and repaired. This year, the Russian government has allocated approximately 9 billion rubles for this area of work, as well as for the cleanup of water bodies, which is a billion rubles more than last year's funding," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister announced that work on a number of major projects is expected to be completed by 2026. These include dams in Khabarovsk Krai and the Jewish Autonomous Region. Furthermore, starting this year, reservoir operating modes will be regulated through a new module in the Rosvodresursy information system.

Dmitry Kirillov, Head of the Federal Water Resources Agency, spoke about joint work with the regions to prepare reservoirs for the safe passage of floods and implement planned preventative measures. This work takes into account the climatic and geographical characteristics of the regions. Thus, reservoirs in southern Russia, including new territories, have completed their flood control tasks and are now filling. Reservoirs in central Russia will be ready by early April, and those in the Arctic, Siberia, and the Far East will be ready by May.

Dmitry Patrushev noted that Rostekhnadzor, together with regional and federal agencies, must continue monitoring the condition of hydraulic structures. Particular attention will be paid to abandoned structures.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that all preventative measures must be implemented in a timely manner to ensure effective work during the season. Roshydromet, in turn, must regularly provide agencies and regions with high-quality and comprehensive forecasts, particularly regarding flood development. Furthermore, Dmitry Patrushev instructed that the opening of additional hydrological observation posts be considered to increase monitoring coverage.

The Ministry of Natural Resources has been tasked with overseeing the implementation of planned and preventive measures by the Federal Agency for Water Resources. This includes, in particular, reservoir management, transboundary cooperation, and flood control measures in particularly hazardous areas.

Following the meeting, Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that each responsible agency and all Russian regions must develop an action plan for various flood scenarios.

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Following a meeting of the Government Commission on Improving the Efficiency of Federal Property Use and Territorial Development, DOM.RF received management of an additional 37 hectares of land and over 47,000 square meters of buildings and structures in 14 regions of Russia. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of DOM.RF.

"The transfer of inefficiently used federal assets to DOM.RF is a consistent step toward integrating them into economic circulation. Our goal is to create the conditions for the implementation of specific, in-demand projects, whether housing, social facilities, production, or other initiatives important to the regions. This work is carried out transparently, through public tenders, which ensures fair competition. Thus, by decision of the Government Commission for Improving the Efficiency of Federal Property Use and Territorial Development, DOM.RF received an additional 37 hectares of land and over 47,000 square meters of real estate for management. It is important that every decision of the commission contributes to the development of the regions within the framework of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,'" said Marat Khusnullin.

Following completion of the necessary preparatory procedures, these assets will be offered to investors for the placement and construction of various facilities. The transferred territories include land plots for residential construction with a total area of 4.3 hectares in the Tyva Republic, Stavropol Krai, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, and Moscow Oblast. These plots have the potential to accommodate 36,000 square meters of housing. The largest housing project is planned for Stavropol Krai, where 14,800 square meters of housing are planned for construction on a 1.28-hectare plot.

The new asset portfolio places particular emphasis on cultural heritage sites. Among the lots up for auction are two historic buildings: a house in Irkutsk built in 1890, associated with Anton Chekhov, who stayed there on his way to Sakhalin, and the Benkovskys' house (last quarter of the 19th century) in Kursk. Investors who commit to restoring these buildings will be able to take advantage of preferential financing for restoration and modernization under a program operated by DOM.RF. This will help preserve these unique architectural monuments while adapting them for modern use.

"Working together with the Russian Government allows us to renew entire cities and territories. This results not only in an improved urban environment and the emergence of new neighborhoods, but also in expanded opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, especially in smaller towns and other populated areas," noted Denis Filippov, Deputy General Director of DOM.RF.

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Residential complex in the Chuvash Republic.

In the Volga Federal District, which comprises 14 regions, infrastructure development continues with the use of infrastructure budget loans (IBK), special treasury loans (STL), and treasury infrastructure loans (TIL). These financial support mechanisms help create and upgrade utilities, social infrastructure, road infrastructure, transport infrastructure, and tourism infrastructure, which drives overall regional development.

"Over the years, the infrastructure loan program has become extremely popular in our country's regions. The allocated funds support the construction and renovation of facilities vital to residents, as well as the development of territories. For example, projects implemented in the Volga Federal District since 2021 have contributed to the commissioning of 8.8 million square meters of housing, the attraction of approximately 534 billion rubles in extra-budgetary investment, and the creation of 32,200 jobs. The largest volume of housing commissioned thanks to infrastructure loans was in the Republic of Tatarstan (4.6 million square meters), the Penza Region (1.15 million square meters), and the Perm Krai (816,000 square meters)," said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

According to First Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities Alexander Lomakin, a total of 447 projects and events are planned to be completed in the Volga Federal District using funds from the IBC, SKK, and KIK.

"Since 2021, 154 projects and activities have been completed. These include the Tolyatti bypass with a bridge crossing over the Volga River as part of the Europe-Western China international transport route, the Alekseyevskoye-Almetyevsk road in the Republic of Tatarstan, and the first phase of construction of the Stolypin Industrial Park in the Saratov Region, including the creation of the necessary engineering infrastructure and the construction of the road with sidewalks. Furthermore, the delivery of new public transport has been fully completed—the regions have received 1,469 buses thanks to the SCC," noted Alexander Lomakin.

Implementation of projects financed by infrastructure loans continues – approximately 300 projects and activities are underway in the Volga Federal District, including the construction of the main sewage pumping station in Neftekamsk in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund, noted that the Volga Federal District's government commission on regional development also approved treasury infrastructure loans totaling 63.09 billion rubles in 2025.

"Under the housing and utilities caps, 45.03 billion rubles have been distributed among the constituent entities of the Volga Federal District for 214 projects and activities. Moreover, six utility infrastructure projects have already been commissioned in the Penza Region. Another 21.7 billion rubles have been approved for 31 projects through the KIK tender. In accordance with the instructions of the President of Russia, 1.4 billion rubles have been approved for the purchase of public transport," said Vasily Kupyzin.

The Ministry of Construction oversees the infrastructure loan program. The Territorial Development Fund participates in the project implementation.

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Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order approving the Far East Demographic Policy Strategy for the period up to 2030 and for the period up to 2036.

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Order No. 170-r of February 2, 2026

The new strategy, developed as a follow-up to a similar document in effect until 2025, defines the key mechanisms of state demographic policy in the Far Eastern regions. It was developed taking into account the geostrategic significance of the macroregion, its spatial, natural, climatic, and socioeconomic characteristics, as well as the current demographic situation.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the operational meeting with deputy prime ministers, February 9, 2026

The strategy aims to achieve demographic stability in the Far East by improving the standard and quality of life, ensuring the accelerated socio-demographic development of the macro-region, increasing the birth rate, improving the system of support for families with children, facilitating the successful reconciliation of professional and family life, fostering a healthy lifestyle culture, and creating conditions for attracting students and qualified specialists.

The document contains a number of specific measures aimed at achieving the set objectives.

Thus, to ensure accelerated socio-demographic development, it is proposed to maintain the competitive advantages of preferential regimes for attracting investment and entrepreneurship, continue housing construction support programs, including those tailored to the needs of families with children, improve transport connectivity, and implement urban master plans, rural development programs, and improvement projects that create a new look for communities and a comfortable living environment. It is also proposed to expand programs for environmental and fire safety, as well as monitoring and forecasting natural hazards.

To increase the birth rate, additional support measures for large families are planned, as well as a targeted approach to providing additional support to families with special needs, including single-parent families, adoptive families, and families with disabilities of a parent or child. Subsidized mortgage programs and the Far Eastern demographic package, which includes a one-time payment for the birth of a first child and additional regional maternity capital for the birth of a second child, will also continue to be implemented.

To ensure young parents can successfully combine family and professional fulfillment, efforts to develop preschool education will continue, including major renovations and the construction of new kindergartens. Social support measures for families with children will be expanded, including through the development of social services for daycare for children up to three years old and extended-day groups in elementary schools. Support mechanisms for student families and the families of young academics will be developed.

As part of the program dedicated to improving public health and fostering a healthy lifestyle, it is proposed to increase access to medical care for residents of remote and hard-to-reach areas, modernize health centers, women's clinics, perinatal centers, children's clinics, and hospitals, ensure greater access to medications and medical products on preferential terms for people with cardiovascular and endocrine diseases and neoplasms, and increase staffing levels in medical organizations.

To create conditions conducive to attracting students and qualified specialists to the Far East, we plan to facilitate the opening of branches of leading Russian and international universities in the federal district, create the necessary infrastructure for the study and recreation of students and young scientists, and, in conjunction with employers, launch mechanisms to encourage the employment of young specialists at Far Eastern enterprises, including through relocation and settlement allowances and the provision of rental housing. We also plan to develop programs that allow students to visit the Far East and gain work experience there.

In addition, the strategy proposes to improve the effectiveness of the "Zemsky Doctor," "Zemsky Paramedic," "Zemsky Teacher," and "Zemsky Cultural Worker" programs and extend their terms to other categories of specialists in demand in the macro-region.

The primary mechanism for implementing the strategy will be a comprehensive action plan, which the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East will develop and submit to the Government within the next three months.

Commenting on the decision takenmeeting with deputy prime ministers on February 9Mikhail Mishustin noted that, as a result of extensive work in the Far Eastern Federal District, it has been possible to ensure accelerated growth rates in key economic and social sectors. The birth rate there has exceeded the Russian average.

"Certainly, we need to achieve sustainable momentum in this area. The main goal is to have at least 7.86 million people living in the Far East regions within the next 10 years," the Prime Minister emphasized.

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