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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev met with Alexey Tsydenov, Head of the Republic of Buryatia. The meeting focused on the implementation of the republic's state rural development program, issues related to the agro-industrial complex, and the environmental agenda.

Alexey Tsydenov noted that Buryatia has traditionally been a livestock-raising region. Today, the republic has four breeding farms and 18 breeding farms specializing in various livestock breeding areas. Furthermore, crop production is actively developing. In particular, one of the current priorities is the restoration of seed farms.

The Republic of Buryatia is implementing the state program "Integrated Development of Rural Areas." As part of this program, a clinic is being built in the remote village of Kurumkan. It will serve over 13,000 residents from ten surrounding settlements. The building will house adult and pediatric departments, a day hospital, and various laboratories. Under this program, construction of social facilities and housing for in-demand specialists in the region continues, and public spaces are being improved.

Dmitry Patrushev and Alexey Tsydenov also discussed environmental issues. As part of the national project "Ecology," the Republic of Buryatia has been working to eliminate unauthorized landfills, create a comprehensive solid municipal waste management system, preserve Lake Baikal, restore forests, and clean up water bodies. Over 15 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget for these purposes. Work in these areas will continue in the region as part of the national project "Environmental Well-Being."

The meeting focused on the reconstruction of wastewater treatment facilities in the region. Progress is regularly monitored at Incident #55 "Wastewater Treatment Facilities" meetings chaired by Dmitry Patrushev.

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The 4th National Congress with International Participation, "National Healthcare 2025," opened at the National Center "Russia." Leading medical specialists, representatives of government, science, business, and civil society gathered to discuss the most pressing issues, exchange experiences, and develop effective solutions in healthcare. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova welcomed the congress participants.

Tatyana Golikova spoke at the National Healthcare 2025 congress.

"I am confident that everyone gathered here is united by the desire to develop and improve the healthcare system, and most importantly, to develop ourselves. The head of state has outlined a key national goal: preserving the population, improving health, enhancing well-being, and supporting families. For the government, this is an absolute priority, touching on the state's core value and its most important socioeconomic resource – the health of the nation," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

She noted that the medical infrastructure continues to be strengthened and developed as part of the national projects "Long and Active Life" and "Family," launched this year. By the end of 2030, 4,000 medical units are planned to be opened and over 45,000 medical devices to be purchased.

"Over 8 million people receive medications from the federal budget. More than 6% of these patients receive medications through mandatory health insurance. 85% of state-procured medications are now domestically produced. This is encouraging, as it ensures not only the quality of medical care but also technological independence. Moreover, the federal budget primarily covers the most expensive cases and situations. Another 18 million citizens receive medications from regional budgets," said Tatyana Golikova.

As part of efforts to protect mothers and children, reproductive health assessments began last year. Nearly 7 million Russians have completed them. In 2025, the rate increased, reaching 6 million people in the first nine months. More than 12,000 women who received treatment became pregnant.

"We continue to develop medical rehabilitation. Last year, more than 1.5 million people received it. This year, we expect 1.8 million. Staffing levels at medical organizations are also improving. Since the beginning of 2025, the number of doctors has increased by 12,000, and the number of nursing staff has increased by 9,000. Second-year residents have joined medical organizations—almost 7,500 people. And that's not the limit," noted Tatyana Golikova.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the Government is also paying special attention to participants in special military operations. Such medical care, she said, must be organized on a priority basis and as quickly as possible.

"The time has come not only to address today's pressing issues but also to look ahead and create the healthcare of the future now. There's not much time left until 2040—just 15 years," she emphasized.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that, given current resources and the growing needs of society, it is important not only to detect diseases as early as possible but also to prevent them. Tools for this are already emerging: genetic testing helps identify predispositions to cancer, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative disorders. A combined analysis of medical data, lifestyle, and social factors allows for risk prediction and the development of personalized recommendations on nutrition, physical activity, and preventative treatment.

Today, these tasks are being addressed within the framework of two national projects.

The "Long and Active Life" program, which includes the federal project "Health for Everyone," aims to modernize health centers to promote healthy longevity. Health centers are being refocused on identifying and addressing risk factors for disease development. To this end, this year alone, regions will purchase 247 medical devices for comprehensive assessments of body parameters, organ and system conditions, and disease prevention.

Conditions are also being created to protect health in the workplace. Medical examinations and follow-ups have already begun at enterprises and organizations.

"To make healthy longevity medicine widely accessible, modern medical technologies are needed. The national project 'New Health Preservation Technologies' aims to address these challenges. It continues research into regenerative biomedicine, which began in 2023. Biomarkers and panels are being developed to determine biological age, assess body parameters, and the condition of organs and systems, as well as drugs to prevent cellular aging," noted Tatyana Golikova.

The national project also includes research aimed at combating age-related diseases and their complications, including neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.

Within the framework of the Federal Scientific and Technological Program for the Development of Genetic Technologies, research is being conducted in predictive genetics, pharmacogenetics, and nutrigenetics.

"Healthy longevity isn't just about medical measures. It also depends on a healthy environment—the environment, dietary habits, physical activity, cultural development, a healthy lifestyle, and strong social connections. And other national projects are already focusing on this," said Tatyana Golikova.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that on September 29, the regional movement "For Healthy Longevity Medicine" was launched at the Rossiya Segodnya International News Agency. Its goal is to promote and advance healthy longevity medicine and health-preserving technologies among the population, including a culture of healthy longevity.

"Certainly, the healthcare system is rapidly evolving. Today, things that once seemed unimaginable have become commonplace: IVF, PCR, genomic sequencing, and much more. But no amount of effort will yield results without the individual's commitment," Tatyana Golikova concluded.

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In 2026, the "Best in Profession" competition will feature a special category, "Second Start," dedicated to veterans of special military operations who have embarked on a new career path. This decision was made during a meeting of the organizing committee of the All-Russian "Best in Profession" professional skills competition. The federal stage of this category will be held in the Samara Region.

The special "Second Start" category became part of the "Best in Profession" competition in 2025. Unlike other categories, which pit the best specialists in a single profession against each other, "Second Start" is open to representatives of various professions who have begun working in a new profession or under new conditions.

"We've decided to dedicate the 2026 'Second Start' category held in the Samara Region to veterans of the Air Defense Forces. Today, as part of the national 'Personnel' project, at the President's direction, we're helping returning Air Defense Forces veterans find a new, in-demand profession and retrain for it free of charge. Our goal is to maximize veterans' self-fulfillment in civilian life and help them successfully apply their acquired skills in a new direction. Furthermore, our heroes can receive free individual career support at the 'Work of Russia' personnel centers—to undergo career guidance, receive an individual employment support plan, and choose a desired profession that will be in demand in the labor market in the coming years," said Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova.

Since 2025, free retraining and professional development under the national "Personnel" project has been available in 360 in-demand specialties, ranging from industrial production and agriculture to IT and transportation. Over 100,000 people per year can gain new knowledge and successfully find employment upon completion of their training.

Since 2025, the All-Russian professional skills competition "Best in Profession" has become part of the national "Personnel" project and is held in two stages. Winners of the regional stages in each category converge on the capitals hosting the federal stages. The final competitions are held in various regions of Russia. The top finishers in the federal stages receive cash prizes: first place – 1 million rubles, second place – 500,000 rubles, and third place – 300,000 rubles.

The competition is organized by the Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection with the support of federal and regional government agencies, all-Russian trade union associations, and employers. The competition operator is the All-Russian Research Institute of Labor and Social Protection.

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Twelve more regions have joined the program for resettling residents from dilapidated housing, implemented as part of the national "Infrastructure for Life" project coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Construction. Among those receiving support are the Donetsk People's Republic, the Luhansk People's Republic, and the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Territorial Development Fund.

"Residents of 12 more regions will have the opportunity to relocate from dilapidated housing as part of a new phase of resettlement of unsuitable housing. The Territorial Development Fund, the operator of this program, has approved the corresponding applications from the regions for a total of approximately 5 billion rubles. The decisions made will ensure the resettlement of approximately 5,200 people from an area of 86,600 square meters. It is particularly significant that the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, are joining the program for the first time. The President has set the goal of raising the standard of living in the reunified regions to the Russian average by 2030. And the decisions made today are another step towards achieving this goal. Now it is important for the regions to move on to practical resettlement work," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to him, the Luhansk People's Republic was approved for 1.25 billion rubles to resettle 496 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 13,400 square meters; the Donetsk People's Republic for 641.5 million rubles to resettle 285 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 7,800 square meters; the Zaporizhzhia region for 258.4 million rubles to resettle 187 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 2,800 square meters; and the Kherson region for 180.3 million rubles to resettle 59 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,700 square meters.

In addition, the Volgograd Region will receive 1.08 billion rubles for the resettlement of 1,400 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 19,600 square meters; Moscow Region – 709.7 million rubles for the resettlement of 1,400 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 20,200 square meters; Krasnoyarsk Krai – 528.2 million rubles for the resettlement of 973 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 14,300 square meters; Murmansk Region – 132.5 million rubles for the resettlement of 125 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 2,400 square meters; Kaliningrad Region – 70.6 million rubles for the resettlement of 78 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,200 square meters; the Republic of Ingushetia – 59.5 million rubles for the resettlement of 67 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,500 square meters; Tambov Oblast – 44.1 million rubles for the resettlement of 53 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 0.9 thousand square meters; Jewish Autonomous Oblast – 39 million rubles for the resettlement of 42 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 0.9 thousand square meters.

"To date, applications from 80 regions have been approved under the 'Infrastructure for Life' national project, totaling approximately 37 billion rubles. This will allow for the relocation of approximately 55,000 people and the elimination of approximately 986,100 square meters of dilapidated housing," noted Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

As part of the national project "Infrastructure for Life," it is planned to relocate 345,000 citizens from dilapidated housing covering an area of 6.2 million square meters by 2030.

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Opening the plenary session of the Council, Denis Manturov read a welcoming address from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the participants, organizers, and guests of the event. It stated, in part: "Relations between our countries are developing dynamically in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. Regional ties have traditionally been a significant component of these relations. These ties are actively supported at various levels. More than 40 interregional agreements are already in effect, providing conditions for the implementation of joint economic, social, and humanitarian projects, the opening of industrial parks and technology centers, and the holding of exhibitions and presentations. The Council of Regions provides an excellent opportunity for direct dialogue involving heads of central and local governments, entrepreneurs, experts, representatives of academia, universities, and public organizations. The agenda of this year's event includes current issues of cooperation in industry and agriculture, energy and e-commerce, transport and logistics, culture, and education."

Denis Manturov, in turn, noted that almost all Russian regions are already involved in trade and economic cooperation with their Uzbek colleagues.

"It's important to translate the agreements reached into roadmaps, planning specific actions and deadlines for their implementation," the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized. In practical terms, he noted the work being done in a number of Russian regions to create new and develop existing trading houses and wholesale distribution centers.

"Electronic marketplaces are becoming increasingly important in promoting national goods. Russian marketplaces like Ozon and Wildberries are expanding their physical presence in Uzbekistan. They're opening pickup points and building the infrastructure for sorting and logistics centers," added Denis Manturov.

Comprehensive efforts at the national and regional levels, coupled with proactive business efforts, are yielding results. "Since 2019, trade turnover between Russia and Uzbekistan has more than doubled, approaching a trillion rubles. And this year, we're seeing another 7% growth," said Denis Manturov.

Companies from both countries are promoting joint industrial projects. Among the key initiatives of the past two years, Denis Manturov noted the launch of crop protection chemical production in the Samarkand region and fiberglass production in Nukus.

To increase the number of such projects, special attention is being paid to developing mechanisms to support cooperation. The Russian-Uzbek investment platform is intended to be a key element of this work. It was established at the request of the heads of state. A list of promising projects has already been prepared, the first of which are expected to receive funding in the near future.

Among other priority areas of joint work, Denis Manturov named cooperation in transport, the energy sector, and technical regulation. He emphasized the particular importance of developing humanitarian ties and expanding tourism exchanges.

Jamshid Khodjayev began his speech by delivering a greeting from the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The President of Uzbekistan's greeting stated, in part: "The mechanism for interaction between regions, established seven years ago, has proven its effectiveness and practical relevance. In this regard, a decision was made to transform the forum into a Council of Regions, the first meeting of which took place last year during the state visit of the President of the Russian Federation to Uzbekistan." Shavkat Mirziyoyev called the participation of regional leaders from Russia and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of the business communities of both countries, clear evidence of the growing role of the regions in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation. "I emphasize that the regions play a key role in achieving our strategic goals and should become the main drivers of practical cooperation," the President of Uzbekistan said in his greeting.

"The comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia are based on long-standing ties and are rich in significant historical events. In the context of geopolitical instability and global economic challenges, the key to addressing a range of strategic challenges facing our countries lies in the regions, which are becoming the true driving force behind our countries' development. I am confident that the forum will open a new horizon for cooperation and launch joint projects aimed at sustainable economic development in the regions and improving the living standards and well-being of citizens of Uzbekistan and Russia," emphasized Jamshid Khodjaev.

The plenary session of the council featured speeches from the governors of the Moscow, Arkhangelsk, Omsk, and Tomsk regions, the heads of the Tashkent, Bukhara, and Surkhandarya regions, the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and the leadership of the Russian-Uzbek Business Council and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Following the meeting, a ceremony to exchange signed documents took place in the presence of the two countries' deputy prime ministers. In total, more than 30 agreements were signed between Russian and Uzbek regions on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, technical, social, humanitarian, cultural, and other areas.

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