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The new building of the Museum of the World Ocean, Kaliningrad

December 30, 2025

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow

December 30, 2025

The new building of the Russian Ethnographic Museum, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

December 30, 2025

N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory, St. Petersburg

December 30, 2025

The building of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow

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The Crimean Training Center for Russian National Teams, Alushta

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The new building of the Museum of the World Ocean, Kaliningrad

In 2025, the Single Customer in Construction Company completed the construction and reconstruction of more than 40 socially significant projects. These projects are included in the register of capital construction projects and the comprehensive state program "Construction" overseen by the Ministry of Construction. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"In the past year, the Unified Customer Production and Consulting Company (UCPC) demonstrated impressive results. The company completed the construction of over 40 major federal projects, making a significant contribution to the implementation of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life.' These include modern buildings for the Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg, a new building for the Institute of Cardiology in Moscow, facilities for the Leo Tolstoy Museum-Estate at Yasnaya Polyana in the Tula Region, the Baltic Federal University named after Kant in Kaliningrad, and much more. The Unified Customer Production and Consulting Company (UCPC) is also the largest federal contractor for the restoration of residential and social infrastructure in the reunified regions of Russia. Over the past year, the company has restored over 1,000 residential and social facilities. Since 2022, specialists have restored over 3,200 infrastructure facilities," said Marat Khusnullin.

The company also oversaw the major renovation of several floors in the main building of Lomonosov Moscow State University and repaired the stylobate section of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences complex.

Furthermore, throughout the year, new cultural, scientific, educational, healthcare, and sports facilities were commissioned and opened, including the N.A. Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory in St. Petersburg, the Krymsky Russian National Team Training Center in Alushta, a new building for the Russian Ethnographic Museum in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, a new building for the Museum of the World Ocean in Kaliningrad, the Kunstkamera Multifunctional Center in St. Petersburg, 500-bed dormitory buildings and the Center for Innovative Educational Technologies at the Solnechny Children's Camp of the Artek International Children's Center, a new building for the Center for Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology in Moscow, the State Circus building in Volgograd, and other social facilities.

Furthermore, in 2025, the restored Azov Marine Institute opened its doors in Mariupol, the renovated stadium of the Volodymyr Dahl Luhansk State University began operating in Luhansk, and the restoration of numerous sports and educational facilities was completed in Mariupol, Severodonetsk, Henichesk, Pervomaysk, Makiivka, and other cities. A large-scale program to restore housing stock and build new compensatory housing in the DPR continues.

"The company is systematically increasing its construction pace and delivering more and more projects each year. In 2021, when the Unified Customer was first established, we completed 11 capital construction and renovation projects. By 2025, this figure had already reached 40 completed projects of federal significance. This was made possible by the coordinated work of specialists at all stages of construction projects—from handover and design to commissioning. In 2026, we will strive not only to increase construction volumes but also to improve quality standards, ensuring that every social facility meets the highest modern standards and requirements," said Karen Oganesyan, General Director of the Unified Customer.

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Denis Manturov held a meeting on state defense procurement issues.

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held a meeting on the implementation of state defense orders.

The event was attended by the leadership of the Presidential Executive Office for State Policy in the Defense Industrial Complex, the state corporations Rostec and Roscosmos, the board of the Military-Industrial Commission, and the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Anton Alikhanov.

The meeting discussed issues related to the timely delivery of highly sought-after weapons, military, and special equipment this year. Plans for 2026 were also outlined.

Denis Manturov noted that the 2025 weapons delivery plans have been fulfilled, and all necessary resources have been secured for 2026. Specific actions have been outlined and tasks assigned to ministries and agencies on issues requiring resolution during the year.

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Increased export customs duties on softwood and hardwood lumber (oak, beech, and ash) have been extended for three years, until December 31, 2028. A decree to this effect has been signed.

The decision will maintain restrictions on the export of unprocessed timber, for which sawn timber serves as a "cover product," and ensure a stable supply of raw materials for domestic producers.

Increased rates apply to the export of certain types of timber with a moisture content greater than 22% and a thickness and width greater than 10 cm. Export duties on softwood timber are €200 per cubic meter, beech timber – €250, ash timber – €300, and oak timber – €370.

The export tax on softwood lumber will be 10%, but not less than 13 euros per cubic meter; on oak lumber, 10%, but not less than 15 euros per cubic meter; and on beech and ash lumber, 10%, but not less than 50 euros per cubic meter.

Such restrictions on the export of timber have been in effect since 2022.

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The government is launching the national project "Technological Support for the Bioeconomy." The national project's datasheet and the federal projects it comprises have been approved by the Presidium of the Presidential Council for Strategic Development and National Projects.

The new national project is comprehensive. Commenting on this issue at an industry strategic session, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin noted that "Bioeconomics" will form the foundation for several areas, including chemistry, food processing, energy, medicine, ecology, and agriculture.

"By 2030, we intend to increase the level of technological independence for bioeconomy products to 40%. We plan to increase bioeconomy production by 96%, and raise the share of domestic biotech products in consumption to 55%. We will also increase the number of companies involved in training, retraining, and professional development of bioeconomy personnel. All companies in the industry must participate in this work. Our goals are quite ambitious, but our industry also has significant potential today. By working together with businesses and the scientific community, we will definitely achieve our goals," noted First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov.

The national project will include three core federal projects: "Organization of Production and Promotion of Sales of Bioeconomy Products," "Scientific and Technological Support for the Development of the Bioeconomy," and "Analytical, Methodological, and Personnel Support for the Bioeconomy."

The key objective of the national project is to consolidate efforts, capacities, and resources, and create competitive enterprises, including through the modernization of existing ones.

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Order No. 4146-r of December 29, 2025

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Order No. 4146-r of December 29, 2025

The deadline for paying contributions to the personal liability fund has been extended for outbound tour operators. The signed order moves it from January 15 to April 15, 2026.

This decision is aimed at maintaining the financial stability of the tourism industry amid temporary restrictions caused by the geopolitical situation. It will not affect the level of protection of tourists' rights. The freed-up funds will be used, among other things, to refund tourists who paid for trips to countries with restrictions due to security threats.

By law, outbound tour operators must pay their contributions to the personal liability fund in equal installments no later than the 15th of each month following the previous calendar quarter. The government also made decisions to postpone these deadlines in 2021, 2022, and 2025 due to the threat of the spread of the coronavirus and, subsequently, external sanctions.

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The Prime Minister invited Sasha Ivanov and Misha Kaimakov from the Krasnodar Territory, as well as sisters Margarita and Veronika Dyachenko from the Luhansk People's Republic, to Moscow.

Mikhail Mishustin fulfilled children's dreams as part of the "Yolka zhelaniy" (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign.

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The trip's program was very eventful. The children visited the Kremlin Christmas tree, the Moskvarium, the circus, VDNKh, and also visited the Technograd innovation and education complex. There, they participated in master classes on 3D modeling and robotics, visited several workshops, observed automated production processes, observed a unique pneumatic system for developing conveyor belt assembly skills, and tried their hand at operating CNC machines.

Chatting with the children and their parents over tea after the tour, Mikhail Mishustin noted that the children whose balls he had collected from the "Yolka Zhelaniy" (Wish Tree) were very talented, determined, and creative. "This is largely thanks to your wonderful parents, who are still with you. They care for you. They rejoice at your every success. They support you when things are tough," the Prime Minister said.

Incidentally, Margarita and Veronica's father, Leonid Viktorovich Dyachenko, was able to come to Moscow. He took part in a special military operation and, after returning, continues to serve in the Ministry of Internal Affairs in his native Luhansk.

"I'm sure your daughters are proud of you, as is the entire country. You are an example of courage and love for the land where you were born and raised," Mikhail Mishustin noted.

He congratulated the children on the upcoming holidays.

Mikhail Mishustin fulfilled children's dreams as part of the "Yolka zhelaniy" (Christmas Tree of Wishes) campaign.

"I hope you've gained new ideas to inspire and develop your creative potential. The coming New Year promises many exciting events and incredible discoveries, a whole series of successes and achievements, both large and small, which will form the long, sometimes difficult, path forward to greater victories in the future. The main thing is to believe in yourself and pursue your goals. Dream, and all your wishes will surely come true, just like today," Mikhail Mishustin said, addressing the children.

At the end of the action-packed day, they all received the gifts they'd dreamed of: Margarita received a heat press, Veronica and Misha received a 3D printer, and Sasha received a construction set.

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