47 students and 3 NSU faculty members became winners of the Alpha-Future program.

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On November 20, the auditorium building, part of the new NSU campus, hosted a ceremony to honor scholarship recipients and winners of the faculty grant competition under the "Alpha-Future" platform. This year, 47 NSU students representing all faculties and institutes were among the 3,000 winners from 300 universities across the country. Three faculty members received financial support for their projects—two with Faculty of Natural Sciences and one with Faculty of Economics.

Alpha-Future is a student and university development program across the country. It aims to identify and develop the creative and leadership skills of talented young people, create conditions for their intellectual development, assist them in choosing a career, and increase their motivation to achieve their career goals. Updated in 2025, the program includes two financial support programs: "Alpha-Future Scholarships" for students and "Alpha-Future Grants" for teaching projects.

The first stage of the faculty competition was held within the university: to participate, applicants had to submit documents and a list of personal and academic achievements. One of the mandatory requirements was recommendations from students and the department. During the next stage, information about the selected candidates was sent to the organizers at Alfa-Bank, who conducted the final round and determined the winners.

The following were the recipients of grants from NSU:

Anna Vladimirovna Komarova, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Economy at the Faculty of Economics at NSU. Sergey Evgenievich Sedykh, Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, PhD in Biology, and Research Fellow at the Institute of Chemical Biology and Fundamental Medicine of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Daria Sergeevna Novopashina, Associate Professor of the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

The grant is 250,000 rubles, and funds can be used for professional development and educational purposes. Teachers will also have the opportunity to participate in relevant events and projects within the Alpha-Future platform.

"I have a lot of experience applying for grants, but this was my first time applying for a grant from Alfa-Bank. The application required me to highlight all my accomplishments and demonstrate that we truly want to use the grant funds for good, worthy causes. I'm very glad that such awards for teachers exist and that they're being developed. Large companies are now starting to establish closer ties with students and their teachers. This is very valuable for us because we better understand the current labor market trends. And this kind of direct financial support is certainly a great incentive and fosters loyalty to the company," commented Anna Komarova.

Sergey Sedykh, on the other hand, had never participated in such competitions for teachers, but this time he decided to give it a try.

"During my preparation, I was surprised by how many personal achievements and scientific papers I had accumulated. I received recommendations from 12 students, not only from NSU but also from other universities. I plan to use half of the grant to pay for the authors of assignments for the "Genome Editing" track of the National Technology Olympiad, which I organize, and the other half for conference travel. I am very grateful to my students for their trust, and to the university for supporting my candidacy.

Daria Novopashina plans to invest in self-development and exploring new areas.

"I wanted to improve my design skills. I want to create engaging presentations, pictures, and sketches to engage students in the learning process. I also plan to develop a new teaching aid, which requires knowledge of how to write texts effectively."

Among the NSU scholarship recipients, the Faculty of Natural Sciences has the largest number of students (14), followed by the Faculty of Economics (10), and the Faculty of Physics (7). The Humanities Institute and the Institute of Philosophy and Law have received five and four scholarship recipients, respectively. The Faculty of Information Technology and the Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies have received two scholarship recipients each, while the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, the Faculty of Geology and Geophysics, and the Institute of Intelligent Robotics have received one scholarship each. All recipients will receive monthly stipends of 5,000 rubles from September 2025 to June 2026.

Full list of scholarship recipients:

1. Egorov Dmitry Alexandrovich, FF

2. Vopilovsky Alexey Mikhailovich, FF

3. Vanda Vladislav Sergeevich, FF

4. Borozdin Pavel Aleksandrovich, FF

5. Olga Vladimirovna Somova, Faculty of Economics

6. Morozova Yesenia Shamilevna, GI

7. Voronin Andrey Alekseevich, FEN

8. Shepelev Vitaly Denisovich, MMF

9. Shuklina Anna Artyomovna, FF

10. Frolova Anna Alekseevna, IFP

11. Martyushova Vladislava Gennadievna, FEN

12. Evgeniya Dmitrievna Pozdnyakova, FEN

13. Rudnev Daniil Nikolaevich, FF

14. Muravyov Mikhail Denisovich, EF

15. Denisova Anna Maksimovna, EF

16. Kozlenko Mikhail Mikhailovich, GGF

17. Buzin Mikhail Andreevich, IFP

18. Gerasimov Vladislav Sergeevich, IFP

19. Chumak Anton Maksimovich, FIT

20. Bronnikova Ksenia Evgenievna, IFP

21. Feoktistov Grigory Olegovich, GI

22. Kurbatsky Dmitry Vladimirovich, FEN

23. Nechaeva Maria Stanislavovna, GI

24. Ivanov Alexey Mikhailovich, FEN

25. Skotareva Anna Evgenievna, FEN

26. Frolov Ivan Andreevich, FEN

27. Kulyaeva Anastasia Evgenievna, GI

28. Motina Alina Nikolaevna, GI

29. Bikeev Nail Rafikovich, FEN

30. Novikov Maxim Aleksandrovich, FEN

31. Pronina Maria Evgenievna, IMMT

32. Chernovsky Nikita Dmitrievich, FEN

33. Petrochenko Sofia Aleksandrovna, FEN

34. Pereverzev Ilya Maksimovich, FIT

35. Aksenova Olesya Dmitrievna, FEN

36. Borodin Kirill Andreevich, IIR

37. Churkina Alina Ilgizovna, Faculty of Economics

38. Lysova Sofia Antonovna, EF

39. Guseva Veronika Andreevna, EF

40. Denishkina Anastasia Alexandrovna, EF

41. Isaev Alexey Sergeevich, IMMT

42. Makogon Ulyana Arkadyevna, FEN

43. Starukhin Ivan Nikolaevich, FF

44. Yakovleva Elizaveta Aleksandrovna, EF

45. Nafikov Marat Damirovich, FEN

46. Varfolomeeva Victoria Aleksandrovna, EF

47. Vaskin Mikhail Vladimirovich, EF

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Singapore media: China has enduring influence in the global economy

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On November 20, the Singaporean television channel CAN published an article about China continuing to signal further openness, while CNA found in interviews that most foreign companies continue to advance long-term business plans in China. This reflects China's enduring influence in the global economy.

Owen Messick, president of the Chinese division of the American essential oil company doTERRA, told a CNA correspondent: "Every company wants the same thing—stability—because business hopes to be able to plan for the future." Foreign company executives in Shanghai have repeatedly expressed this optimistic view: China's new development plan and its commitment to expanding high-level opening-up have given them a better understanding of the policy direction.

Su Weijie, Executive Director of the International Business Department of the Singapore Business Federation, stated that China's 15th Five-Year Plan proposals, promising fair competition and integrated development, provide enormous reassurance to Singaporean companies operating in China. Su Weijie added that this reflects China's commitment to creating a more open, inclusive, and business-friendly environment: "We all need more certainty."

The head of the Chinese branch of a Lao import-export company stated that the China-Laos railway has reduced logistics time and costs: "For Lao products, China remains a huge market with great potential." A representative of a Danish company working in sleep technology stated that the Chinese market is generally highly open and has enormous potential. The head of a Singaporean lifestyle brand noted that the Chinese market's consumer power has been steadily growing over the past three years.

Johnson, an expert in the consulting industry, said, "As a multinational company, if it doesn't establish itself in the Chinese market, it won't be a real player in the global market." He added that it's no longer enough for multinational companies to simply sell products in the Chinese market; they must also keep pace with the development of local Chinese companies.

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Tatyana Golikova: Over the past five years, the number of donors in the country has increased by more than 30%.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova attended the opening ceremony of the 17th All-Russian Blood Service Forum at the Rossiya National Center. The forum is organized by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency.

Tatyana Golikova emphasized that the forum has been gathering specialists for 17 years now, for whom the development of blood donation and services has become a lifelong passion.

"Over this period, thanks in part to the forum's ideas, a completely different culture has emerged in our country, the geography of donation has expanded, millions of citizens' trust in the system and its safety has grown, and the blood service has undergone significant development. New regulations for the procurement, storage, transportation, and clinical use of blood and its components have been in effect since September 1, 2025. They significantly improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of blood donation. Today, it is possible to trace the path of blood and its components from donor to recipient. This helps avoid errors, minimize risks, and promptly respond to emerging issues. This has been made possible in large part thanks to the coordinated work of specialists at the Federal Medical and Biological Agency, who have truly elevated the development of this service to new heights," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

The government is gradually modernizing the blood service infrastructure, including developing digitalization. In 2023, the modernization of blood service facilities in Crimea and Sevastopol was completed. This work began in 2024 in the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson Oblasts. This will allow Russia's historical regions to be integrated into the federal blood service system with uniform standards of quality, safety, and organizational discipline.

"Of course, none of this would be possible without the people who save lives by donating their blood. Over the past five years, the number of donors in our country has increased by more than 30%. In early November, we passed the 2 million donations mark since the beginning of the year. Today, 80% of donors return to donate blood two or more times a year. And most importantly, the share of unpaid donors remains at 99%. This underscores the high level of social responsibility and compassion of our citizens," said Tatyana Golikova.

She noted and thanked the regions leading in donor activity growth: Moscow, the Moscow Region, St. Petersburg, Krasnodar Krai, and Sverdlovsk Region.

One of the strategic areas is the development of the Federal Registry of Bone Marrow Donors, which began operating in 2023.

"The Federal Bone Marrow Donor Registry is filling up ahead of schedule, and it currently contains information on nearly 507,000 donors—up from the 500,000 planned for the year. The registry's development significantly reduces the time it takes to find a donor and increases the chances of a successful transplant. This is a true lifesaver for patients with severe hematological pathologies. This is evidenced by the 21% increase in the number of allogeneic unrelated transplants in 2024 compared to 2023," said Tatyana Golikova.

She added that achieving these high figures is the result of targeted and systematic work with donors, conducted by the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia in conjunction with the regions.

In 2025, the all-Russian campaign "Donor Code. Defenders of the Fatherland" will be held to commemorate the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

A key part of the donor movement in 2025 was the "Flame of Life" charity relay, which spanned the entire country. The "Flame of Life" torch was carried through all regions, from the Baltic to the Pacific Ocean. During the relay, 88,000 blood donations were made, and 7,500 new potential donors were added to the Federal Bone Marrow Donor Registry.

"Dear friends, everything I've said is the result of the joint efforts of the government, the medical community, scientific institutions, and, most importantly, millions of concerned citizens. Our shared goal is to maintain the momentum," Tatyana Golikova concluded.

The Deputy Prime Minister also presented awards to the winners of the "Pulse of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia" competition in the categories of "Best Medical Team" and "Best Paramedic Team" – the team from the Volga District Medical Center of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Nizhny Novgorod) and the team from Clinical Hospital No. 172 of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia (Dimitrovgrad).

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: Over the past five years, the number of participants in the Congress of Young Scientists has tripled.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko chaired the plenary session "The Energy of Science: From the Potential of Knowledge to Creating the Future" as part of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists. Scientists from across Russia presented key findings of their work.

Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko read out a message of greeting from Russian President Vladimir Putin. "It is important to enhance the role of the scientific community in addressing Russia's strategic development challenges and strengthening national technological and industrial sovereignty. To achieve this, we must stimulate investment in the most promising research, enhance international dialogue and cooperation in this area, and, of course, facilitate the professional growth of talented young specialists as much as possible, expanding opportunities for their participation in long-term projects and programs," the head of state noted in his address.

"You can see that the Congress of Young Scientists was truly a success. Over the past five years, the number of participants has tripled, reaching 9,000. The Congress of Young Scientists is the largest event in our country after the SPIEF. Importantly, more than 40% of the delegates hold academic degrees. The most talented and ambitious minds in our country have gathered here," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He recalled that in the 20th century, the country's technological superiority was secured by two projects – nuclear and space. "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry. We see that a strong, sovereign scientific and technical base continues to be the key to our country's sustainable development. Today, we are focusing significant efforts on achieving technological leadership – a national goal set for us by the President of Russia," added Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, Russia's nominal GDP will reach 315 trillion rubles by 2030. Expenditure growth is expected to reach 2% of GDP, or more than 6 trillion rubles.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that, according to a survey of the corporate sector, the current ability of scientific organizations and universities to fulfill R&D orders while taking customer requirements into account is rated at 4.6 out of 10. Following a strategic session on the science development model, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin ordered the development of an action plan to build a comprehensive science management model.

The national technological leadership projects, launched in 2025, have become key instruments for achieving technological leadership. Each of them includes federal projects aimed at developing technologies and advancing personnel training. Two more national projects, "Space" and "Bioeconomics," will be launched in the new year.

"Young scientists are our main driver. We're banking on it. Friends, you're not only bursting with new ideas, but you also inspire everyone, including your mentors, who are amazed and delighted by your results. Many young researchers are already leading their own teams—for example, running youth laboratories," the Deputy Prime Minister noted.

He noted that a network of eight unique megascience-class facilities is being created in Russia. Construction of one of them, the SKIF Center for Collective Use, is already nearing completion. "The Siberian Ring Photon Source in Novosibirsk will become the world's most powerful synchrotron radiation source," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the development of scientific cooperation is also facilitated by the mega-grant program transferred this year to the Russian Science Foundation, whose activities are actively expanding, including in applied research and development. In this area, the RSF is gradually conducting a preliminary selection of technology proposals from business customers. Due to the effectiveness of this approach, the RSF has been included in several national technological leadership projects.

The idea of involving businesses in developing scientific research topics was put forward several years ago by participants in the first cohort of the presidential management personnel reserve. This initiative was spearheaded by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Academy of Sciences.

Under the new "State Assignment 2.0" model, the Ministry of Education and Science compiles the needs of enterprises and, together with the Russian Academy of Sciences, formulates tasks for R&D contractors. Companies themselves act as qualified clients and participate in the selection of potential contractors to conduct research based on their requests. Last year, more than 600 responses from potential contractors were received in response to technological requests.

The plenary session was also addressed by Evgeny Kolesnikov, Director of the Istok Scientific and Technical Center of JSC Luch Research Institute; Anton Sorokin, Head of the Composite Materials Department of the Leading Materials Competence Center of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center; Pavel Yakovlev, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Deputy Director General for Early Development and Research of JSC Biocad; Olga Kudryashova, PhD in Biology, Head of the Bioinformatics and Omics Technologies Group of the Federal Center for Brain and Neurotechnology of the Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia; Olga Ivaschenkova, Leading Engineer of the Apatite-Nepheline Deposit Ore Mineralogy Group of the Geological Institute of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences; Yousef Khesuani, Managing Partner of the 3D Bioprinting Solutions Biotechnology Research Laboratory; and Advisor to the Director of the Applied Materials Science Research Institute of JSC North-West Regional Center of the Almaz Air Defense Concern. – Antey – Obukhov Plant, laureate of the Russian Presidential Prize in Science and Innovation for Young Scientists for 2024, Kirill Martinson.

Experts participating in the session included Andrei Fursenko, Aide to the President of Russia; Elena Shmeleva, Chair of the Sirius Federal Territory Council and Head of the Talent and Success Foundation; Tatyana Terentyeva, Deputy Director General of the Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation; Denis Novikov, Deputy Director General of PhosAgro; Dmitry Artyukhov, Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug; Dmitry Zauers, Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprombank; Oleg Naraykin, Vice President of the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center; and Valery Bukhtiyarov, Director of the Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Dmitry Chernyshenko and Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Denis Sekirinsky attended a tour of the exhibition at the 5th Congress of Young Scientists. Around 50 exhibitors—leading universities, companies, and research and educational centers—presented Russian scientific achievements, high-tech solutions, and technological innovations.

The exhibits include cutting-edge developments—from a model of a robotic nuclear fuel production line to a model of the unique SKIF Center for Collective Use complex, a Russian navigation system for thyroid and pituitary surgery, the Fabion 2 bioprinter, and the first Russian in situ bioprinter for bioprinting in an operating room.

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Alexey Overchuk took part in the state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, as part of the Russian delegation, took part in Russian-Kyrgyz negotiations held during President Vladimir Putin's state visit to the Kyrgyz Republic.

The heads of state discussed key topics of bilateral cooperation, interaction within multilateral forums, and current issues on the regional and global agendas.

Both sides noted the active work of the Intergovernmental Russian-Kyrgyz Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Humanitarian Cooperation, the 26th meeting of which was held on November 11 under the joint chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexey Overchuk and Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers and Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Adylbek Kasymaliev.

Speaking to journalists following the talks, Alexey Overchuk emphasized that Russian-Kyrgyz cooperation is constantly evolving. "We are in contact with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic both bilaterally and within the CIS and EAEU. Here, as a rule, we always share common positions," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted the Kyrgyz Republic's high economic growth rates: GDP growth exceeded 10% in the first nine months of 2025. "This is reflected in our trade turnover, which is also growing – 17% with Russia, and our foreign trade balance is also improving, and our investments, which amount to approximately $2 billion, play a significant role here. Furthermore, as the heads of state noted today, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund, which was created in anticipation of Kyrgyzstan's accession to the Eurasian Economic Union, plays a very significant role in the Kyrgyz economy. To date, it has financed the activities of more than 3,500 enterprises in Kyrgyzstan, with a total volume of approximately $1 billion," said Alexey Overchuk.

Speaking about cooperation in the transport sector, the Deputy Prime Minister noted the active development of rail service. "After COVID-19, we restored rail service between our countries and have seen passenger traffic increase by over 50% in the past nine months. Freight traffic is also growing this year," he said.

Turning to the humanitarian agenda, the Deputy Prime Minister noted that during the state visit, agreements were signed to begin construction on a new campus for the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University. "The campus will be modern, with new buildings. We plan to accommodate up to 15,000 students, and we expect the university to move in by 2030," he added.

Alexey Overchuk named the construction of comprehensive schools with Russian-language instruction in the Kyrgyz Republic as another important joint step in the humanitarian sphere.

"In early November, we began construction on the first three of nine comprehensive schools with Russian-language instruction, where children will receive two certificates—one Russian and one Kyrgyz. This will open up new opportunities for the children who graduate from these schools," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted that Russia donated Russian language textbooks to Kyrgyzstan as part of its friendly assistance. "On the eve of the state visit, we donated 651,000 Russian language textbooks for Kyrgyz schools, and today these textbooks have already been delivered to schools," Alexey Overchuk reported.

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Financial News: Corporate lending accelerated in October.

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Bank lending to companies (including bonds) increased by 2.5% last month, following a 0.7% increase in September – increased demand for financing is typical at the end of the year. As in previous months, ruble-denominated corporate loans accounted for most of the increase.

Household mortgage debt increased by 1.2% after 0.8% in September. Issuance volume increased in both the subsidized and market segments. The share of state-subsidized mortgages decreased slightly but remains high (~75%).

According to preliminary data, the consumer loan portfolio continued to decline (-0.4%, as in September), mainly in the cash loan segment.

Client funds grew by 1.6% after 0.6% in September, half of which came from funds from individuals.

The sector's net profit fell slightly to 310 billion rubles from 367 billion rubles in September, mainly due to foreign exchange revaluation.

For more details, read the information and analytical material "On the development of the banking sector of the Russian Federation in October 2025".

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Marat Khusnullin took part in the plenary session of the Domclick Digital Forum conference.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin participated in the plenary session "The Future of Real Estate and the Real Estate of the Future" at the Domclick Digital Forum. The event analyzed the current state of the construction industry and its main development vectors.

"The construction industry is the foundation for the well-being of our citizens and the development of our cities. Despite all the challenges, we maintain strong growth: since 2020, the volume of construction work has increased by a third. In 2023, we reached a record high – 110 million square meters of housing were commissioned. This year, we plan to commission at least 105 million square meters. Residents are the primary investors in housing, and we are obliged to create reliable conditions for their investments. The market is currently supported by preferential mortgage programs, which require certain budget expenditures. But this is an important measure to support families," said Marat Khusnullin.

Session participants reviewed the progress of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. The Deputy Prime Minister explained that an analysis of previous national projects in housing construction, urban environment, and road infrastructure demonstrated the need to transition to a more comprehensive approach. He explained that while development had previously been focused on individual areas, the current goal is to create a holistic, comfortable living environment for citizens.

The Deputy Prime Minister also noted positive trends in the regions, emphasizing that integrated development principles are beginning to be applied not only in large cities but also in small towns. This is reflected in the simultaneous development of road, social, and utility infrastructure while creating new residential areas.

The plenary session also discussed the need to improve labor productivity in construction. According to Marat Khusnullin, one of the key resources for this should be the digitalization of the industry, including the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies and other digital solutions.

Technology was the central topic of discussion. Sberbank President and Chairman of the Management Board Herman Gref called construction the most promising field for the implementation of artificial intelligence, citing a telling comparison: over 15 years, labor productivity in agriculture has increased 2.5 times, while in construction it has fallen by 40%.

"Today, computing power doubles every six months," noted Herman Gref. "Artificial intelligence underlies all technologies, and this will change everything."

According to him, the key task is to radically improve the management of the "KGB"—quality, schedule, and construction budget. Sberbank is already working on a product that will "accelerate and parallelize" the entire construction cycle.

The plenary session was also attended by Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank Filipp Gabunia, Deputy Minister of Finance Ivan Chebeskov, and Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

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Dmitry Grigorenko: The development of digital technologies is one of Russia's strategic priorities.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of Staff of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko presented the latest developments in the Russian IT industry to the Federation Council. He emphasized that the current priorities of digital transformation include the implementation of artificial intelligence, the development of Russian software, and improving the quality of digital services for citizens and businesses.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, the Russian IT sector continues to demonstrate stable growth: its contribution to GDP reached 6% in 2024, it employs approximately 1.6 million specialists, and tax and insurance revenues exceed 1.7 trillion rubles. Russian digital products—from antivirus software to major platform solutions—are used both domestically and internationally.

"Digital technologies have become the foundation of the modern economy. Today, IT solutions are a crucial element of competitiveness in absolutely every sector—from manufacturing to transportation to shopping. At the same time, digitalization improves the quality of life of our citizens by reducing bureaucracy and simplifying and accelerating government and commercial services. All this makes the development of IT technologies an absolute strategic priority for our country," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

To strengthen Russia's technological sovereignty, a mechanism of industrial competence centers (ICCs) was created, bringing together industry customers and developers. Currently, around 200 IT solutions are being implemented within the ICCs to replace foreign software, half of which have already been completed. Russian IT solutions are used at more than 60 airports and 50 airlines, including international ones.

Dmitry Grigorenko also highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in public administration. AI technologies are used in the national project management system to analyze the risks of non-implementation of certain state projects, with forecasting accuracy exceeding 96%. Artificial intelligence is being implemented in the Government Office's electronic document management system: the system will automatically recognize documents, locate them, assign executors, generate summaries, and propose draft responses. This will significantly reduce the bureaucratic burden on departments.

The Deputy Prime Minister placed special emphasis on developing digital services for citizens. Currently, 42 federal and over 330 regional "life situations" are available, allowing for faster access to services and reduced paperwork—an average reduction of 30%. The most popular "life situation" was for university admissions, used by 9.8 million people. The "Fraud Protection" and "Tax Deduction" services also ranked among the most popular. The "Large Families" and "Business Support" services are also in high demand.

Biometric technologies continue to develop. Dmitry Grigorenko noted that biometrics are already being used for payment, services at multifunctional centers, and hotel check-ins. He stated that the government has completed the development of a biometric age verification service, which is designed to protect minors from purchasing age-restricted products online. The service will be launched within the next month. Currently, age verification is only performed by couriers upon delivery, and it is impossible to monitor the quality of this verification. Consequently, teenagers still have access to, for example, energy drinks, the sale of which to minors is currently prohibited.

Dmitry Grigorenko announced that Russian schools will also be able to use biometric technologies for secure access. A corresponding bill is planned to be introduced in the State Duma. This mechanism will become an alternative to passes, improve perimeter security, ensure accurate attendance records, and allow parents to receive reliable information about their child's presence at school.

The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that a secure school entrance service using biometrics is already being piloted in the Republic of Tatarstan. As with any other service, using biometrics to enter educational institutions is strictly voluntary. Students and their parents decide for themselves whether to opt in to this service.

To scale the project to other regions, it is necessary to clearly regulate the rules for access control systems at the legislative level.

At the end of the event, Dmitry Grigorenko outlined plans for legal regulation of the digital sector for 2026. Specifically, the Government is discussing regulating developers' obligations to create infrastructure for communications services when constructing new residential complexes. Dense urban developments impede signal transmission from external base stations, so it is important to create conditions for high-quality communications in advance.

Plans include a second package of measures to protect citizens from cyber fraud. The initiative is expected to be submitted to parliament for consideration by the end of 2025. The new package includes approximately 20 measures to combat fraud. These include a ban on international calls without consent and mandatory labeling of such calls, which will reduce the risk of telephone fraud. The second package also includes the introduction of children's SIM cards. This regulation will allow parents to protect their children from inappropriate content without filing additional reports.

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Dmitry Chernyshenko: This year, the Congress of Young Scientists brought together participants from more than 100 countries.

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A meeting of the coordinating committee for the Decade of Science and Technology was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The meeting presented preliminary results of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists and satellite events in 2025, and discussed the results of the implementation of the Decade of Science and Technology plan and proposals for next year.

"I'm sure everyone has already had a chance to stroll around the university grounds. And participants of previous congresses can see how significant and positive the changes are. Both in terms of the presentation of results and in terms of the presence of 'Our Lab'—they're showcasing new equipment, equipment of a different quality—and in terms of education—all of today's presentations and roundtable discussions for young scientists were rich in content. All sections were packed. It's gratifying," said Russian Presidential Aide Andrey Fursenko.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that the 5th Congress of Young Scientists is a key event of the Decade of Science and Technology. The popularization of science and support for young talent are already having a visible impact.

"Every year, the Congress of Young Scientists gains momentum, demonstrating increasingly impressive results, living up to its motto, 'The Energy of Science: From the Potential of Knowledge to the Creation of the Future.' The goal set by the President is to ensure Russia's undisputed technological leadership. This year, the congress brought together participants from over 100 countries. Beyond the numbers, we must maintain the unique atmosphere for which the congress is renowned—the openness of Russian science, its scale, and its value, first and foremost for our country, but also for the entire world," the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

He added that the Decade's events are an opportunity to engage talented young people, entrepreneurs, and representatives of the real sector of the Russian economy in the field of science.

"It is imperative that, in addition to achieving the high level of technological leadership, we achieve the tangible target set by the President: increasing science spending to 2% of GDP by 2030, including through increased business investment. Thus, in 2025, agreements were concluded and signed with new partners, including Gazprom Neft, Rosselkhozbank, and Aeroflot, as part of the Decade's thematic initiatives. As part of the Science and Business initiative, more than 790,000 participants from nearly 500 universities took part in events under the federal program, the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform. Thanks to the program, more than 35,000 university startups have been created, and almost 3 billion rubles have been raised," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The government-approved plan for the Decade of Science and Technology includes 12 initiatives, projects, and events. Overall, this year's results demonstrated increased interest in the Decade's activities.

This year, one in five candidates of science will be under 29 years old and one in three doctors of science will be under 39 years old at the Young Scientists Congress. In total, the participants include over 3,000 people with scientific degrees. The total number of candidates of science has increased by 45% compared to 2024, reaching almost 2,500.

Following the meeting, Dmitry Chernyshenko issued a number of instructions, including to the Ministry of Education and Science to collect applications for hosting events associated with the Cabinet of Ministers in 2026 by March 1.

President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Krasnikov proposed using the platform of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences to more actively engage RAS scientists in discussing the events of the Decade of Science and Technology and improving its instruments.

"Many of our RAS members are responsible for entire areas of the fundamental research program and participate in the work of the Commission on Scientific and Technological Development. And they, like no one else, know where science popularization efforts are most needed today, which areas of fundamental science are underserved, and where the personnel shortage is particularly acute. After all, the development of fundamental science, where it is impossible to prioritize or predict results, must necessarily proceed on a broad front. This means there must be strong research teams across all scientific fields," he noted.

"The Anniversary Congress of Young Scientists demonstrates its scale and steadily growing interest from the scientific and educational communities. Over the past few years, the number of participants and the number of business program events have more than doubled, while the exhibition space and the number of exhibitors grow annually. This year, we focused particularly on new formats of interaction – new discussion formats, interactive exhibits, and industry clusters have been launched. Participants have shown strong interest in expanding the industry agenda, and we plan to continue this work at future congresses," noted Anton Kobyakov, Adviser to the President of Russia and Head of the Interdepartmental Working Group for the Preparation and Holding of the Congress of Young Scientists and Associated Events.

In her speech, Sofia Malyavina, CEO of the National Priorities Autonomous Non-Profit Organization, discussed the progress of the Decade of Science and Technology, scientists, and their developments, and shared the latest sociological research data: "Since 2022, the Nauka.rf portal—the Decade of Science's main resource—has been visited more than 48 million times. Every month, we are seeing an increase in the number of subscribers to our social media groups and channels, as well as visitors and views of materials on the website. Over the course of this period, we have published approximately 9,000 materials on the website."

The meeting of the coordinating committee was also attended by Alexander Smirnov, Head of the Presidential Executive Office for Public Relations and Communications; Denis Sekirinsky, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education; Natalya Virtuozova, General Director of the ANO "Directorate of the Exhibition of Achievements 'Russia'"; Alexey Goreslavsky, General Director of the ANO "Institute for Internet Development"; Maxim Dreval, General Director of the Russian Society "Knowledge"; Elena Shmeleva, Head of the Educational Foundation "Talent and Success"; Artur Orlov, Chairman of the Board of the Russian Movement of Children and Youth "Movement of the First"; and Viktor Sadovnichy, Rector of Moscow State University.

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China-Tonga economic agreement is an opportunity to expand trade and investment, says Chinese Premier

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Beijing, November 26 (Xinhua) — China is willing to strengthen the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with Tonga's national development strategy and use the signing of the agreement on enhancing the quality of economic partnership as an opportunity to expand bilateral trade and investment, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Wednesday.

The Chinese Prime Minister made the announcement during a meeting with King Tupou VI of Tonga. Li Qiang called for advancing cooperation in areas such as infrastructure construction and industrial production, as well as for properly formulating and implementing development cooperation plans to better serve the modernization of both countries.

The premier said China is willing to import more high-quality agricultural and fishery products from Tonga and encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in the country, adding that the two sides should expand exchanges in education, healthcare, regional cooperation, tourism and sports.

According to Li Qiang, China looks forward to strengthening coordination and cooperation with Tonga at multilateral forums to jointly address global challenges such as climate change, actively promote the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, implement the four major global initiatives, and contribute to the development of a more equitable and reasonable global governance system. The Premier also expressed hope that Tonga will continue to play an active role in deepening cooperation between China and the Pacific island countries.

King Tupou VI, in turn, stated that the two countries always firmly support each other in defending national sovereignty and territorial integrity. Tonga adheres to the one-China principle and fully supports UN General Assembly Resolution 2758, he emphasized.

The Tongan government attaches great importance to relations with China, the king noted, pointing out that Tonga wishes to deepen practical cooperation with China in areas such as economics, trade, agriculture, fisheries, clean energy, healthcare, disaster prevention and mitigation, as well as to intensify youth, sports and other humanitarian exchanges.

Tupou VI said his country supports the four major global initiatives put forward by the Chinese President and is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China in multilateral formats to jointly address common challenges such as climate change, promote new achievements in South-South cooperation, and advance the reform of the global governance system.

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