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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova presented awards to the winners of the 3rd Eduard Asadov All-Russian Literary Competition for Visually Impaired People, dedicated to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The awards ceremony took place at the Government House.

In 2025, the competition was held in seven categories, the most popular of which were "About the Motherland," "A Man's Fate," and "About Love." The competition received 91 submissions from 65 Russian cities. The literary works featured a diverse range of genres. Participants submitted short stories, novellas, novels, essays, plays, and poems. Twenty finalists made the shortlist, from which the jury selected eight winners.

"Our event is timed to coincide with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which reminds us of the importance of equal opportunities, the value of every person, regardless of their disability, and the need to build a truly inclusive society. Creativity has the power to overcome any barrier. The Eduard Asadov All-Russian Literary Competition for People with Visual Impairments is a clear example of this. It not only identifies talent but also fosters a culture of respect, understanding, and support for people with disabilities," said Tatyana Golikova.

The winners of the III All-Russian Competition of Literary Works for People with Visual Impairments named after Eduard Asadov were:

Pyotr Antonov (Nizhnevartovsk, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra),

Vyacheslav Vasiliev (Akhtyrsky village, Krasnodar region),

Maria Gavrilina (Nizhny Novgorod, Nizhny Novgorod region),

Timur Kolesnikov (Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan),

Oksana Medvedeva (Yeisk, Krasnodar Krai),

Elena Roshchina (Korablino, Ryazan region),

Mikhail Smirnov (Salavat, Republic of Bashkortostan),

Vyacheslav Chaban (Goryachiy Klyuch, Krasnodar Region).

Seven winners received Braille displays provided by the Art, Science, and Sport charity foundation as part of its "Un Certain Regard" program. This unique device will enable visually impaired writers to further develop their talents.

Elena Roshchina's children's series "Favorite Bedtime Stories" was awarded a special jury prize—a certificate for the creation of an animated film—from the animation studio of the Diana Gurtskaya Center for Social Integration.

Students from the Russian State Specialized Academy of Arts took part in the awards ceremony, performing several musical pieces.

The competition jury is chaired by People's Artist of Russia Sergei Bezrukov. It was on his initiative that the event was named after Soviet poet and novelist Eduard Asadov in 2023. The jury also includes People's Artist of Russia Diana Gurtskaya, Rector of GITIS Grigory Zaslavsky, General Director of the Russian State Library Vadim Duda, editor of the "Our Life" magazine of the All-Russian Society of the Blind Vladimir Bukhtiyarov, writer Irina Povolotskaya, and others.

The All-Russian Literary Competition for People with Visual Impairments has been held since 2022. Since then, the competition has received 422 applications from participants aged 18–96, with 25 winners. The competition has reached over 250 cities across the country.

The competition was organized by the Government Council for Guardianship in the Social Sphere, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry of Culture, and the Art, Science, and Sports Charitable Foundation as part of the Special View program to support people with visual impairments.

The Government Council on Social Welfare was established in 2012. The Council is an advisory body formed to address the most pressing issues in the area of social protection for citizens in difficult life situations, including children without parental care, the disabled, and other groups of citizens, as well as public health protection and the development of proposals for improving state policy in this area.

The Art, Science, and Sport Charitable Foundation was founded in 2006 to support socially significant initiatives in culture, education, and sports. The Foundation actively contributes to the development of inclusion and accessible environments in the country, including through its "Special View" program to support people with visual impairments, which offers relevant service solutions for people with visual disabilities to promote self-fulfillment, development, and integration into society.

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As part of his working visit to Buryatia, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev visited the Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant of Russian Helicopters (a Rostec state corporation).

The Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant is one of the largest enterprises in the Russian aviation industry. For over 85 years, it has maintained its status as one of the country's key helicopter manufacturers, combining generations of experience with modern technology. Over its history, the plant has produced over 9,000 aircraft—both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.

The company produces the Mi-8/171 multirole helicopter, the most widely produced twin-engine helicopter in the world. It is actively involved in expanding its civilian helicopter lineup and developing promising projects: the company is currently working on the serial production of the new Mi-171A3 multirole helicopter for offshore operations.

The plant has its own certified training center for training and retraining flight crews and engineering and technical personnel. A special highlight is the unique Mi-171A3 helicopter simulator.

The enterprise boasts a full technological complex for the manufacture of aircraft. Today, the plant produces Mi-8AMT helicopters in cargo, passenger, search and rescue, firefighting, medical, VIP, and convertible (transport/VIP) configurations, as well as the multirole Mi-171 and Mi-171A2 helicopters. The first production aircraft of the new generation, the Mi-171A3, is currently being manufactured.

The company is continuously working to improve labor productivity, installing modern and more efficient equipment, and expanding its technological capabilities. A number of investment projects have been implemented at the plant, including a new flight test station building and a centralized cafeteria, machine tool upgrades, and the reconstruction of the engineering building is nearing completion.

"We discussed the idea that, in addition to a propeller that holds the vehicle in place, it would be a good idea to consider a propeller that facilitates movement and pulls or pushes the vehicle. This would impact speed and efficiency. New opportunities have emerged. Previously, transmitting torque from a top-mounted engine required a complex transmission, which required high reliability parameters and would have added weight. Now, this can be achieved with an electric drive. This needs to be addressed. We will either catch up with the trend and join other countries working on this technology, or we will fall behind. I will return to Moscow and invite representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade and Rostec, and we will discuss this topic, because progress and our ability to stay competitive are among the most important areas that we in the government must monitor and control," said Yuri Trutnev following his visit.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak spoke at the annual Vedomosti Impulse awards ceremony. The awards aim to stimulate the investment market, encourage significant cross-industry projects, and create a platform for the exchange of experience between the professional community, investors, and operators of major initiatives.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that investment is one of the key drivers of the country's development: over four years, its volume has grown by 37%, and the economic growth rate over the past two years has reached 8.4%, the highest in the past decade. Alexander Novak noted that the award serves an important function, not only highlighting the best investment practices but also popularizing them, thereby promoting the dissemination of successful solutions in the regions, the implementation of advanced technologies, and the creation of conditions for economic growth.

"The Impulse Prize nominations cover key areas of Russia's economic development: healthcare, education, urban environment, infrastructure, technological leadership, and the development of the Arctic and the Far East—in other words, the national goals and objectives that the President has set as the vector for the country's development in the near future. And we see that, despite all the difficulties and challenges, thanks to the joint work of the government, local authorities, businesses, and investors, the Russian economy continues to grow, demonstrating flexibility and resilience," added Alexander Novak.

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Today, millions of citizens of our country are actively involved in the volunteer movement.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Russians on Volunteer Day, celebrated annually on December 5.

"Today, millions of our country's citizens are actively involved in the volunteer movement. Over the past five years, the number of Russians volunteering has more than tripled—from 10% to 32%. Over 9 million people have joined the Dobro.RF platform. As President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin says, the desire to help those in need has been present throughout our country's history, passed down from generation to generation. Every day, our volunteers prove this to be true. They are caring, responsible, and kind people who have chosen service as their life's work," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

He recalled that the volunteer movement in Russia emerged during preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. Twenty-six flagship universities across the country were selected through a competition to host the first volunteer centers. The winning universities were awarded diplomas, which were presented by the President of Russia.

"All those wishing to become volunteers went through a complex selection process, and at the Games, our assistants—a team of 25,000 people—worked in 17 different areas, from meeting delegations at the airport to assisting with the organization of ceremonies," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Today, millions of citizens of our country are actively involved in the volunteer movement.

He emphasized that volunteers are always among the first to respond to the challenges of the times. "This was the case during the coronavirus pandemic and after the start of the special military operation, when they demonstrated true patriotism and civic commitment, supporting our heroes on the front lines, their families, and the residents of Donbas, Novorossiya, and border regions," added Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The President has repeatedly emphasized that the volunteer movement will continue to develop in Russia, the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

“New volunteer centers and headquarters are regularly opening throughout Russia

Dmitry Chernyshenko wished the volunteers good health, boundless energy, success in their noble cause, and as many like-minded people as possible.

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