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Alexander Novak held a strategic session on reducing the share of the shadow economy in the North Caucasus Federal District.

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Alexander Novak held a strategic session on reducing the share of the shadow economy in the North Caucasus Federal District.

October 31, 2025

Alexander Novak held a strategic session on reducing the share of the shadow economy in the North Caucasus Federal District.

October 31, 2025

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Alexander Novak held a strategic session on reducing the share of the shadow economy in the North Caucasus Federal District.

The most common practices of shadow business were examined, as well as tools for stopping them and identifying new loopholes for shadow operators.

"Illegal employment limits the district's socioeconomic development and poses significant risks not only to the economy but also to the social and labor spheres due to the lack of social guarantees. Thanks to coordinated efforts by agencies, the North Caucasus Federal District's target for identifying illegal employment in 2024 was met by 112%, and this work continues," emphasized Alexander Novak.

A range of measures is being implemented to introduce cashless payments for goods and services. Currently, cash withdrawals from cards in the district are more than 1.5 times higher than the national average. As part of a project to eliminate unfair market practices, the number of registered cash registers has increased by 39% since 2021. The integration of real estate not registered in the Unified State Register of Real Estate (USRN) into economic circulation continues.

"Last week, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin held a strategic session on improving economic efficiency and ensuring a level playing field for business. Together with colleagues from federal agencies and services, we developed a comprehensive approach to cleaning up individual economic sectors, setting milestones and implementation deadlines. It's important to coordinate efforts to ensure that the identified objectives are reflected in the actions of regional authorities," noted Alexander Novak.

An important part of the policy to reduce the shadow economy is creating more favorable conditions for doing business legally than illegally. In the North Caucasus Federal District, entrepreneurs benefit from 46 existing government support measures.

The measures being taken to reduce the share of the shadow economy are aimed at both protecting the interests of citizens and achieving positive budgetary effects, as well as improving payment discipline in the housing and utilities and energy sectors.

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Financial News: The Bank of Russia is conducting a survey on the security of financial services.

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The regulator is asking citizens and businesses to rate their satisfaction with the security of online banking services. Respondents can share the types of cyberfraud they've encountered and where they turned to protect their rights if they've been victimized, as well as answer other related questions.

Survey The Bank of Russia's suspension will last from November 1 to November 28 inclusive.

The regulator takes the results of the annual survey into account when interacting with financial institutions on information security issues and when developing measures to improve citizens' financial cyberliteracy. The Bank of Russia will present the survey results in February prior to the "Cybersecurity in Finance" forum. The results of the previous study are available onwebsite.

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Denis Manturov chaired a meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Chinese Commission on Investment Cooperation

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First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang held the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation in Beijing. The parties discussed the implementation of joint investment projects and further steps to expand international cooperation. The meeting was held ahead of the 30th regular meeting of the heads of government of Russia and China.

Denis Manturov and Deputy Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang

November 1, 2025

Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang chaired the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation in Beijing.

November 1, 2025

Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang chaired the 12th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation in Beijing.

November 1, 2025

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Denis Manturov and Deputy Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang

Over the past four years, bilateral trade has more than doubled to $245 billion. An updated intergovernmental agreement on the promotion and mutual protection of investments is scheduled to enter into force in December of this year, which will expedite investment approval procedures and improve investor protection.

"Today, the IPC is focusing on a project portfolio totaling over $200 billion. More than half of this amount is accounted for by 63 significant projects, 46 of which are already in the practical implementation stage. These are primarily initiatives for the development of transport and logistics infrastructure, metallurgy, chemicals, mechanical engineering, forestry, agriculture, and trade. Importantly, this list is constantly expanding. This year, it includes new initiatives – automotive production in three Russian regions and alumina production in China's Hebei Province," the First Deputy Prime Minister stated.

Denis Manturov discussed the expansion of the pool of promising projects with plans to establish production of soluble cellulose and viscose fiber in the Irkutsk region, as well as the creation of a scientific and clinical center for ion-proton therapy in Moscow and the launch of a year-round container line via the Northern Sea Route.

Speaking about the preparation of a register of interregional projects, the First Deputy Prime Minister noted that the Russian side has prepared proposals that include 27 projects in 18 Russian regions.

"Overall, it is important for the government and businesses of our countries to continue to pool and coordinate their efforts to comprehensively explore opportunities for cooperation. They also need to develop effective cooperation formats that mitigate opportunistic and geopolitical risks. I am confident that coordinated efforts will take Russian-Chinese investment cooperation to a qualitatively new level," the First Deputy Prime Minister stated.

In conclusion, Denis Manturov emphasized the Russian side's firm commitment to implementing all agreements reached and continuing active dialogue during the intersessional period. He also invited Ding Xuexiang and his Chinese colleagues to Russia for the next meeting of the commission in 2026.

Following the meeting, the First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and the Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China signed the minutes of the 12th meeting of the Russian-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation. Furthermore, in the presence of the co-chairs, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China on deepening investment cooperation in the agricultural sector.

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Russian Railways is rehearsing: stations are preparing to receive "smart" seals.

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The first stage, starting on February 11, 2026, will affect the rail transportation of sanctioned and certain excisable goods.

A mandatory shipment tracking system using electronic navigation seals will come into effect in the Eurasian Economic Union on February 1, 2026, according to the Russian Railways press service. The decision of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Board introduces a new procedure for monitoring the transportation of goods by road and rail. Practical monitoring will begin on February 11, 2026, 10 days after the decision comes into effect.

The system's implementation is planned in three stages, lasting a total of 480 days. The first stage, commencing on February 11, 2026, will cover rail transportation of sanctioned and certain excisable goods, including alcohol and tobacco, for customs transit, export, and mutual trade. In the second stage, controls will be extended to rail transportation of light industry products and electronics as part of customs transit. The third stage will cover all customs transit carried out by rail.

A navigation seal installed at the entrance to the EAEU or at the point of cargo departure within the union will be valid throughout its entire territory. Integration of operator information systems will enable monitoring of shipments from the point of departure to the final destination. For example, during transit through Russia, a seal from any authorized operator will ensure data transfer to the Russian information system.

The Russian Ministry of Transport has instructed Russian Railways, in conjunction with the Center for Corporate Transport Services (CRTSP), to conduct comprehensive preparatory work to fulfill the agreement's requirements. According to Dmitry Gorokh, Deputy Head of Freight and Commercial Operations at the Center for Corporate Transport Services, the parties have already analyzed the delivery of goods across Russia and identified the stations that will handle the bulk of the first-stage shipments. Work was also conducted to assess the technological feasibility of applying and removing seals at these stations, taking into account the number of personnel involved. The list of stations involved was then expanded based on the collected statistics.

Dmitry Gorokh noted that by the end of 2025, they plan to complete equipping newly added stations with communications services and the necessary equipment for handling navigation seals, as well as conduct a series of pilot shipments to test their interaction with the national operator's information system. He noted that the holding company already has significant experience working with such technologies. The first shipments of cargo with navigation seals on the Russian Railways network took place in 2016, and since 2020, in cooperation with CRCP LLC, over 10,000 rail shipments using them have been carried out, primarily under the rules for the transit of sanctioned cargo using GLONASS technology, approved by the Russian Government in late 2019.

As a reminder, the Russian government is launching a pilot project to use navigation seals for Eurasian Economic Union goods transported between Armenia and the Russian Federation through third countries. The experiment will run until October 31, 2025, and will serve as a practical test of mechanisms for monitoring and tracking shipments within the Union.

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Russian schoolchildren won three gold medals at the Kassym-Jomart Tokayev International Chemistry Olympiad in Kazakhstan.

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The Kassym-Jomart Tokayev International Chemistry Olympiad concluded in Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan. Russian schoolchildren won three gold medals.

The winners were congratulated by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education of Russia Sergei Kravtsov.

"At the International Chemistry Olympiad in Kazakhstan, all three members of the Russian team won gold medals. This is a truly outstanding result and a source of pride. Our President, Vladimir Putin, has repeatedly emphasized the importance of developing chemistry and the chemical industry. Such victories demonstrate that our country has young talents who can make a significant contribution to these areas. Congratulations to the students on their well-deserved medals! I thank their parents, teachers, and mentors for their support and contribution to their preparation. May this victory be the starting point for new discoveries and achievements," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Twenty-five teams from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan, a total of 82 students, took part in the in-person competition.

The Russian national team included prize winner and winners of the All-Russian School Olympiad Pyotr Voronchenko (School on Vernadsky Prospekt, Moscow), Mikhail Panin (School No. 1535, Moscow), and Igor Ustinov (School No. 1329, Moscow). Vasily Krasnobrov, a methodologist at the Center for Pedagogical Excellence, served as the team leader.

Following the competition, all three members of the Russian team, students in grades 9, 10, and 11, received gold medals. Igor Ustinov was awarded the Olympiad Grand Prix.

"I congratulate our students and their mentors on their outstanding results at the international tournament! The students' success is another source of pride and an indicator of the high level of Russian education. Participating for the first time, they have already added medals to their collection of achievements. Thanks to such achievements, their peers are increasingly interested in studying natural sciences. I am confident that this result is only the beginning of their long journey in science," Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov congratulated the students.

The K. Satpayev Chemistry Olympiad was held internationally for the first time. Teams from all regions of Kazakhstan, as well as teams from Russia and Kyrgyzstan, participated. The organizers plan to expand international representation at future tournaments.

 

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The government will allocate an additional 34.6 billion rubles to subsidize preferential loans for farmers.

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Order No. 3080-r of October 31, 2025

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Order No. 3080-r of October 31, 2025

In 2025, an additional 34.6 billion rubles will be allocated to subsidize preferential loans for Russian agricultural producers. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the corresponding order.

Funds from the reserve fund will allow for the continuation of the preferential lending program for loans provided to agricultural enterprises for the production and processing of agricultural products. These funds will subsidize at least 39,000 previously issued loans.

Federal funding will enable the continued implementation of major investment projects and the expansion of agricultural production and processing.

“We hope that these decisions will help farmers continue their work successfully, ensuring the country’s food security and a wide range of products for our citizens,” Mikhail Mishustin noted during Government meetings on October 30.

The preferential lending program for farmers was launched in 2017. Under this program, agricultural producers can take out short-term (up to 2 years) or investment (up to 15 years) loans at a preferential rate.

Taking into account the signed resolution, the total amount of funds for subsidizing preferential loans for farmers in 2025 will amount to more than 187.7 billion rubles.

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To the team of the Match TV channel

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On November 1st the TV channel turns 10 years old.

Dear friends!

Match TV is 10 years old. Happy anniversary to you and the millions of people who watch your shows.

During this time, you have created a unique information space and become a vibrant, dynamic sports channel, the most widely cited in the country. Every broadcast features informative programs and broadcasts of major tournaments taking place in Russia and around the world. Together with you, we watch national team games, follow the performances of Russian athletes in Russian and international competitions, cheer for them, and celebrate their victories. It's important that you support Russian sports, promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, and provide everyone with unforgettable emotions and experiences.

The Match TV team brings together highly skilled, talented, and dedicated professionals. Your work has been recognized with numerous awards, but the most important is the immense love of viewers of all generations, as well as the continued interest of social media users.

I wish you good luck, new creative successes and interesting projects.

M. Mishustin

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Financial News: More than 2.3 million people took part in the VIII All-Russian online financial literacy test.

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For the first time in the project's history, the number of children and adults who took the test was equal. This year, the Bank of Russia placed special emphasis on interactions with employers. Employees from over 300 companies across the country participated in the assessment.

Adults performed best on the topics "Starting Investing," "Saving for a Financial Goal," and "Borrowing"—over 70% of participants answered these questions correctly. The most challenging questions were those about starting a business and saving for retirement.

Middle and high school students performed most confidently on tasks related to combating financial fraud and digital security. They found questions on investing, insurance, and banking more challenging. Furthermore, 38,000 students also participated in the Olympiad competition during the test to qualify for the All-Russian School Olympiad "Higher Standard" held by HSE University in the Financial Literacy category. 2,500 students reached the finals. The winners will receive preferential treatment when applying to universities. Last year, 17 of these students made it to the finals.

Over 100,000 family teams participated in the competition, with nearly two-thirds of them completing the assessment. The number of participants who successfully completed individual assignments is also growing: 75% of participants passed this year, compared to 70% last year. Ryazan Oblast retained its top five financial literacy regions for the second year running. Other leaders include Yaroslavl and Astrakhan Oblasts, the Chuvash Republic, and the Republic of Buryatia. All participants received recommendations on areas where they made mistakes.

The Bank of Russia will use the results of the assessment to identify problem areas and regions and make decisions to help alleviate these bottlenecks. Information on the next assessment will be published onproject website.

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The government has expanded the number of nominations for the "Best in Profession" competition.

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Resolution of October 31, 2025 No. 1708

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Dmitry Patrushev and Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh discussed the development of the agro-industrial complex and the region's ecology.

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Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh

November 1, 2025

Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh at a working meeting with Dmitry Patrushev

November 1, 2025

Dmitry Patrushev's working meeting with Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh

November 1, 2025

Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh

November 1, 2025

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Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Kaliningrad Region Governor Alexey Besprozvannykh. The parties discussed current performance indicators in the agro-industrial complex and the implementation of the "Environmental Well-Being" national project.

The Kaliningrad region's agro-industrial complex is developing steadily. Crop production is a key segment. The region grows approximately 100 types of agricultural crops. This year, the sown area increased by 5%, enabling a good harvest. The modernization of the agricultural machinery fleet contributed to the successful completion of seasonal fieldwork. Agricultural producers have increased the pace of acquisition of grain and forage harvesters, tractors, and other equipment.

Improving the quality of life in rural areas remains a key objective. This year, the region received over 1 billion rubles from the federal budget for the implementation of the state program "Comprehensive Development of Rural Areas." This allowed for the continued construction and renovation of social facilities, roads, and utility infrastructure, as well as the improvement of public spaces.

Dmitry Patrushev and Alexey Besprozvannykh also discussed the implementation of the "Environmental Well-Being" national project. Specifically, as part of the federal project "Forest Conservation," the region plans to increase the area of reforestation by 2030, conduct forest management, and modernize forest seed production. Six sites stretching over 56 km will also be cleared as part of the federal project "Water of Russia."

Particular attention was paid to the development of a municipal solid waste management system in the Kaliningrad Region. A plan has now been approved for the construction of a solid municipal waste sorting, burial, and recycling facility with a capacity of 350,000 tons in the village of Kornevo, Bagrationovsky District. Furthermore, a waste sorting complex and additional disposal sites are planned for the landfill near the village of Zhavoronkovo, Gusevsky District.

Speaking about waste collection and removal from collection sites, Alexey Besprozvannykh noted that 200 million rubles will be allocated from the regional budget in 2026 to improve the condition of container sites.

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