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The government has approved a draft law "On the Organization of Control and Supervisory Activities in Relation to Local Government Bodies" for submission to the State Duma. The document proposes extending to municipalities approaches previously developed as part of the federal reform, including risk-based inspections, preventive visits, pre-trial appeals, and more.

"The draft law continues the Government's systematic efforts to improve regulatory and oversight activities in Russia. We propose implementing a risk-based approach to monitoring local governments and how they exercise their powers. This approach has already proven effective in inspections of businesses and non-profit organizations. We are seeing consistent results: as the administrative burden is reduced, the effectiveness of inspections and preventative measures increases. This means the number of inspections has decreased, and their effectiveness has increased," commented Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

Furthermore, the provisions of the draft law are designed to reduce local budget expenditures on fines and provide an opportunity to plan for compliance with regulatory requirements without compromising other priority tasks.

The bill proposes that municipalities, like economic entities, will be assigned to different risk categories, depending, for example, on territorial criteria. The risk category will, in turn, influence the need for and frequency of scheduled inspections. For example, for facilities classified as low-risk, scheduled inspections will not be conducted, only preventive visits. When issuing orders and determining compliance deadlines, the specifics of local budget formation and municipal procurement procedures must be taken into account.

For the first time, it is proposed to introduce preventive enforcement mechanisms for municipalities: preventive visits (the inspector does not issue a fine, but records the violation for correction), consultations, and others. Preventive measures are carried out based on an annual program approved by the regulatory body.

Municipalities will now have access to a pre-trial appeals procedure. The option of entering into an agreement to rectify identified violations will be introduced. Such an agreement may be concluded if significant material and time expenditures, or capital investments, including construction, are required. The issued order is suspended for the duration of such agreements.

The requirement to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled inspections with the prosecutor's office remains unchanged. This rule remains in effect today.

This draft law was developed at the request of the President by the Russian Ministry of Justice in close collaboration with the All-Russian Association for the Development of Local Self-Government. The provisions are planned to enter into force on January 1, 2027, but will be implemented starting January 1, 2028. This period is provided for the development of planned activities.

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Alexander Novak held a meeting on energy supply for data processing centers.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting on the issue of power supply for data processing centers (DPCs) with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Digital Development, relevant government departments, think tanks, and technology companies.

The main topic was the energy supply for data centers to support artificial intelligence. Work on this issue is being carried out in accordance with the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Data centers play a vital role in economic development and ensuring technological sovereignty. This is a strategically important area for businesses and the state, contributing to increased productivity and reliability of IT systems, resource optimization, and increased energy efficiency," noted Alexander Novak.

According to the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications and the Analytical Center under the Government, by 2030, energy consumption in data centers in the country will increase at least 2.5 times – from 1 GW to 2.5 GW.

The meeting participants discussed the necessary measures for the further successful development of artificial intelligence in terms of energy supply.

Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister decided to establish a working group led by the Ministry of Energy and involving energy and technology companies and government agencies. The working group will consider various proposals and options for powering data centers for artificial intelligence, including by utilizing existing power capacity and creating new capacity in cooperation with technology companies.

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As part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, 2,500 kilometers of regional and local roads—access roads to small towns—have been brought up to standard in Russia since the beginning of 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced this.

"Currently, the unified list of key settlements includes more than 1,500 small towns and villages. We are working diligently to improve the quality of life for local residents, including upgrading road infrastructure and improving road connectivity. Road quality is crucial for small settlements. First and foremost, it means prompt access to medical care, uninterrupted supplies of essential goods, and the ability to travel to the district center for social services. All of this directly impacts the quality of life. This year, under the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' we upgraded 437 access roads to villages, towns, and hamlets, representing 2,500 kilometers of regional and local road networks. We continue to work in this area," said Marat Khusnullin.

High-quality road infrastructure is one of the most important factors in the economic development of areas remote from regional centers. It allows rural areas to attract investment, develop entrepreneurship and tourism, and create new jobs.

"Transport accessibility for small towns stimulates the development of small and medium-sized businesses, facilitates regular trade, and promotes domestic tourism. These factors help foster sustainable socioeconomic development in small towns and support local budgets. By the end of 2025, we will have brought 590 such road facilities, or 3,500 km, up to standard," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

The state pays special attention to the development of rural roads.

"In addition to the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' the country is implementing the state program 'Integrated Development of Rural Areas.' This program includes measures to build and upgrade paved roads leading to small towns, manufacturing, and processing facilities. This year, 170 km of such roads will be built and upgraded, and another 168 km will undergo repairs, including major repairs. By the end of the year, all 388 km of new and upgraded roads will be operational according to the production schedule," said Roman Novikov, head of the Federal Road Agency.

In the Penza Region, the entire planned 2025 road improvement project for small towns has been completed: road workers have reopened 41.5 km of regional highways. For example, a 5.4-kilometer section of the Kondol-Shemysheyka regional highway in the Shemysheysky District has been reopened after repairs. The highway passes through the village of Vorobyovka, home to approximately 300 people.

In the Narovchatsky District, the access road to the village of Bolshoy Koloyar has been brought up to standard. The village is home to the N.M. Ashcheulov Secondary School, the local Community Center, and a first aid station. The repairs extend over 1.5 kilometers. Additionally, as part of the repairs on the Lunino-Issa highway, a 1.5-kilometer access road to the village of Bulychevo was upgraded. The village has a population of approximately 900.

In the Republic of Ingushetia, the access road to the village of Sagopshi from the Kavkaz-Nazran-Malgobek-Nizhny Kurp-Terek highway was completely overhauled. The project is 5.4 km long. The work was completed several months ahead of the contract deadline. Road workers replaced the asphalt pavement, constructed a sidewalk and two bus stops, installed barriers and signal posts, and applied road markings. As a result, the once-rutted road is now smooth, convenient, and safe.

In the Ryazan Region, 8.7 km of roads leading to small towns are being brought up to standard. For example, in the Spassky District, the access road to the village of Ogorodnikovo from the M-5 "Ural" highway was upgraded. The road is approximately 3.7 km long. The road is of great importance to local residents: it provides access to the school and library. It also leads to a memorial dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

Additionally, in the Zakharovsky District, the access road to the village of Polivanovo from the Zakharovo-Bolshoe Korovino-Okounkovo-Osovo highway to the Moscow Region border was repaired ahead of schedule. The road is 2 km long. The village has a population of only 154, but this road is especially important to them, as it serves as a school route.

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