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Moscow. December 11, 2025. Sergey Krivovichev, Director General of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences (KSC RAS), was awarded the Sber Scientific Prize in the Physical World category.

The awards ceremony was held in Moscow. It was attended by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko, Minister of Healthcare of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov, President and Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank Herman Gref, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Rector of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology Alexander Kuleshov, and others.

In 2025, the Sber Science Prize received 290 applications—almost triple the number from the previous year. The majority of the works—214—were in three main categories: "Physical World," "Life Sciences," and "Digital Universe." The "AI in Science" category for young scientists received 76 applications. Most of the applications came from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Tomsk, and Kazan.

The 2025 prize fund exceeded 100 million rubles. Each laureate in the main categories received 30 million rubles. Young scientists using artificial intelligence in their research received 5 million rubles in the "AI in Science" category, as well as 1 million rubles for cloud computing for their future work.

"Our scientific award is a way to say thank you to people who have dedicated themselves to science. It's a way to inspire the many young scientists who have embarked on this important path. I know of no more meaningful work than that of a scientist. Science is a very complex endeavor. It requires remarkable talent, but most importantly, perseverance. You have to try 99 times and not give up, so that the hundredth attempt succeeds. Our award is a way to support these people in this hard work and show that we believe in them," emphasized Herman Gref, President and Chairman of the Executive Board of Sberbank.

For the development of fundamentally new approaches in Earth sciences, including the theory of anion-centered complexes and methods of information-entropy analysis for understanding mineral-forming processes and creating new mineral-like materials, Professor Sergei Krivovichev, Director General of the Federal Research Center Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, was recognized as the best in the Physical World category.

These studies address both fundamental questions of mineralogy—such as the relationship between the composition, crystal structure, and properties of minerals—and applied problems related to the creation of new mineral-like materials. The use of information theory has provided new insights into the mechanisms governing the formation and transformation of minerals throughout Earth's history, the diversity of mineral species, and their chemical and structural complexity.

The award was presented to the head of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences by the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Valery Falkov.

"First of all, I would like to thank the Sber team and German Oskarovich for such a wonderful gift to Russian scientists. I would also like to thank the members of the scientific award committee for choosing me as this year's laureate in the Physical World category. This underscores the importance of mineralogy and geochemistry for our country," noted Sergey Krivovichev, accepting the award. "The Kola Peninsula is an amazing place, home to numerous rich mineral deposits and a number of outstanding mining companies, with whom we have very strong ties. But I would especially like to single out and thank PhosAgro, our center's main industrial partner, with whom we are implementing a number of very important scientific, industrial, and educational projects."

The creation of a Research Center for the detailed study of the material composition of mineral raw materials and further improvement of the efficiency of apatite-nepheline ore processing at the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, funded by PhosAgro, significantly expanded research capabilities in the field of technological mineralogy. Opened in the Akademgorodok of the Kola Science Center in March 2024, the company invested over 500 million rubles in its construction and equipment.

The development of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, which celebrated its 95th anniversary this year, has historically been closely linked to the Apatit Mining and Processing Plant. The company, now part of the PhosAgro Group, traditionally utilizes cutting-edge developments from KSC researchers. For example, in recent years, scientists from the KSC Mining Institute have developed a unique seismicity monitoring and rock burst warning system, the SIGMA GT, for Apatit. They are also working on the design of Apatit's mine workings, optimizing quarry walls, and solving surveying problems related to ensuring the most complete extraction of minerals from the ore body. A significant portion of their work is related to beneficiation—KSC scientists are constantly testing new flotation reagents. Environmental issues are also a significant focus of the joint work between KSC scientists and Apatit specialists.

"On behalf of PhosAgro, I congratulate Sergey Vladimirovich on this well-deserved award. This is a prestigious recognition of the contributions of the team at the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences to the development of mining, geology, and geochemistry—critical scientific disciplines that underpin the development of the domestic chemical industry. We are proud that our joint projects are a significant part of this extensive and important work, and we are confident that it will continue," noted Alexander Gilgenberg, CEO of PhosAgro.

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Moscow. November 20, 2025. The Board of Directors of PhosAgro PJSC, one of the world's leading producers of phosphate-based mineral fertilizers, approved the progress of the company's key investment projects at its meeting today.

As Alexander Gilgenberg, CEO of PhosAgro, reported in his report, systematic work continues at all PhosAgro production facilities to complete the 2025 development strategy. For the second year in a row, the company will invest approximately 70 billion rubles. As a result, the following projects have already been completed this year:

In March, the next stage of development of the aluminum fluoride plant in Cherepovets was completed. Production of aluminum fluoride increased by 4.5 thousand tons per year to 79 thousand tons;

· In May, gas piston units with a capacity of 28.8 million kWh per year were launched in Balakovo as part of a project to develop in-house electricity generation;

In June, the second production line of the SK-20/1 sulfuric acid plant in Balakovo was launched. Sulfuric acid production increased by 750,000 tons per year, making the production complex 100% self-sufficient in sulfuric acid.

In April-June, pilot production of mineral fertilizers commenced in Balakovo as part of the third-stage development project, which involves the creation of a flexible production scheme for MAP, DAP, NPK, and NPS fertilizers using the best available technologies. After completing all three stages of modernization and reaching full capacity, the production capacity of this production complex is expected to increase by almost 1 million tons of product per year (compared to 2024 levels) to 3.5 million tons of fertilizers in demand by Russian farmers.

As part of the ore resource development program, underground mining of the Rasvumchorr Plateau deposit began in October at the Kirov branch of JSC Apatit (part of the PhosAgro Group). The new mine is expected to reach its design capacity of 6 million tonnes of apatite-nepheline ore per year in 2034.

In October 2025, a phosphogypsum conversion plant was commissioned in Balakovo using new technology developed by JSC NIUIF. It processes phosphogypsum and hydrofluorosilicate acid (by-products of wet-process phosphoric acid production) into an ammonium sulfate conversion solution, followed by processing into a granulated product with partial substitution of sulfuric acid.

The Board of Directors reviewed information on the financial results of PhosAgro PJSC for the first nine months of 2025, including the interim consolidated financial statements under IFRS.

Reports were also heard on the status of occupational health and safety at organizations within the same group as PhosAgro, on the results of monitoring the Company's key risk management in the third quarter of 2025, and on key aspects of ensuring cybersecurity at enterprises within the same group as PhosAgro. The Board of Directors postponed consideration of the Company's development strategy to 2030 until a future meeting.

In addition, the Board of Directors approved the transactions concluded by the Company in which there is an interest, reviewed the information from the chairmen of the committees of the Board of Directors of the Company on the work of the relevant committees in the third quarter of 2025 and on the organization of the self-assessment of the work of the Board of Directors for 2025.

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Moscow. November 20, 2025. PhosAgro Group (hereinafter "PhosAgro" or the "Company"; ticker on the Moscow and London Stock Exchanges: PHOR), a Russian vertically integrated company that includes one of the world's largest producers of phosphate-based mineral fertilizers, today publishes its consolidated interim condensed financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Key performance indicators for the first 9 months of 2025

Agrochemical production increased by 4.3% year-on-year to 9.15 million tonnes. This increase was primarily driven by a 5.5% increase in phosphate fertilizer and feed phosphate production to 7.02 million tonnes. Total agrochemical sales increased by 2.9% year-on-year to 9.35 million tonnes. Revenue for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to RUB 441.7 billion, up 19.1% year-on-year. The company's EBITDA was RUB 145.7 billion, up 17.9% year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 34.2% year-on-year to RUB 164.3 billion. Free cash flow increased more than 50% to RUB 59.0 billion. Net debt as of September 30, 2025, amounted to 254.5 billion rubles. The net debt to EBITDA ratio (for 12 months) at the end of the reporting period decreased to 1.28x.

Key financial and operational indicators:

Revenue 441,736 371,035 19.1% EBITDA * 145,663 123,523 17.9% EBITDA margin 33.0% 33.3% EBITDA adj.** 164,289 122,412 34.2% Net profit 95,692 64,817 47.6% Net profit, adj.*** 89,270 72,986 22.3% Free cash flow 59,018 35,991 64.0% 09/30/2025 12/31/2024 Net debt 254,522 325,356 Net debt/EBITDA for 12 months 1.28 1.84

* EBITDA is calculated as operating profit minus depreciation.

** Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding exchange rate differences from operating activities.

*** Adjusted net profit is defined as net profit excluding gains or losses from exchange rate differences.

Comments on the financial indicators for the first 9 months of 2025

The company's revenue for the first nine months of 2025 increased by 19.1% year-on-year. This growth was primarily due to increased production and sales of phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers in the Russian and international markets.

The company's EBITDA for the first nine months of 2020 amounted to 145.7 billion rubles, 17.9% higher than the same period in 2024. This year-over-year increase was positively impacted by growth in sales volumes and prices. However, the figure was under pressure from the non-cash effect of exchange rate differences arising from the strengthening of the ruble against the US dollar.

Adjusted for this effect, EBITDA for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to RUB 164.3 billion, 34.2% higher than the figure for the same period last year.

EBITDA yield for the first nine months of 2025 was 33.0%. This level of profitability was achieved by the high efficiency of the company's production assets, increased production of high-margin fertilizers, a flexible sales policy, and a high level of self-sufficiency in raw materials.

Free cash flow (FCF) for the first nine months of 2025 amounted to RUB 59.0 billion, an increase of more than 50% compared to the same period last year. This figure was driven by increased operating profit (due to increased sales volumes at higher prices on global markets), higher sales margins, and a cash inflow from working capital totaling over RUB 4 billion.

The company's working capital dynamics during the reporting period were impacted by an outflow of funds for accounts receivable and accounts payable in the third quarter. This outflow was due to changes in exchange rates, shipments of products to the domestic market based on previously received advances, and continued high sales volumes to Latin American markets.

The company's high profitability and prudent approach to investment (the internal capital expenditure target is no more than 50% of EBITDA) enable it to effectively manage its debt burden. As of the end of the first nine months of 2025, the company's net debt amounted to RUB 254.5 billion, and the net debt/EBITDA ratio at the end of the period was 1.28x.

This level of the indicator is comfortable for the company and allows it not only to service its current debt, but also to actively manage the structure of its borrowing portfolio in terms of currencies, terms, and interest rates.

Among the most recent transactions in the public debt market, one can note the issue of bonds in the amount of US$250 million with a 3-year term and a 7% coupon, the order book for which was successfully closed at the end of September, and the placement itself was completed in early October.

This transaction is consistent with the Group's debt policy of raising foreign currency financing and provides borrowings secured by the company's foreign currency revenues. The funds raised will be used to refinance existing debt, and the significantly lower coupon rate, compared to the cost of ruble borrowings, will reduce interest payments across the Group's entire debt portfolio.

The company's high credit quality is confirmed by credit ratings from leading Russian agencies at the country ceiling level of "AAA".

Phosphorus-containing fertilizers and feed phosphates 7,019.5 6,655.0 5.5% Nitrogen fertilizers 1,938.4 1,902.6 1.9% Other products 196.8 221.5 -11.2% TOTAL agrochemical products 9,154.7 8,779.1 4.3% Phosphorus-containing fertilizers and feed phosphates 7,166.8 6,985.7 2.6% Nitrogen fertilizers 1,986.1 1,878.1 5.8% Other products 198.1 220.5 -10.2% TOTAL agrochemical products 9,351.0 9,084.3 2.9%

Comments on operating indicators for the first 9 months of 2025

The production of agrochemical products for the first 9 months of 2025 increased by 4.3% and amounted to 9.15 million tons.

The main increase in production was in phosphate fertilizers (DAP, up 47.2%; NPK, up 11.9%; and MSR, up 24.7%). These growth figures are due to the completion of commissioning and the ramp-up of output in Balakovo. The production capacity of this production complex, after completing all three modernization phases and reaching full capacity, is expected to increase by almost 1 million tons of output per year (compared to 2024 levels).

The increase in production volumes of the main raw materials – phosphoric and sulfuric acids – provided the company’s production capacity with the necessary raw materials.

Nitrogen fertilizer production volumes increased by 1.9% due to the optimization of production processes at existing facilities.

The company's fertilizer sales for the first nine months of 2025 increased by 2.9%, driven by improved production performance, the Group's highly efficient distribution network in Russia, and the strong position of the company's products in global markets.

Phosphate fertilizers accounted for the bulk of sales growth. DAP sales for the first nine months of 2025 increased by 35.7% year-on-year. This fertilizer was in high demand in Southeast Asian markets, as export restrictions in China reduced supply in the region. The supply shortage and low carryover inventory levels led to higher prices in India and ensured higher sales margins compared to other markets.

Taking advantage of the favorable market conditions, the company was able to redirect additional volumes of fertilizers to the Indian market and increased sales in this area by almost 2.5 times over the first nine months compared to the previous year.

Moreover, sales volumes to India in the third quarter of 2025 increased more than 12-fold compared to the same period last year.

The 6.2% increase in NPK sales in the first 9 months of 2025 was due to both good demand in the Russian market and the growth of production capacity in Balakovo.

Among the export markets with the highest growth rates of shipments over the first 9 months of 2025, the African market stands out, with sales to it growing by 16.1%.

Fertilizer market in Q3 2025

During the third quarter of 2025, the upward price trend in nitrogen and phosphate fertilizer markets continued, driven by growing seasonal demand in key export destinations, particularly in South Asia (India) and Central and South America. The need to replenish low carryover stocks in the Indian market and the reduction of phosphate fertilizer export quotas from China (relative to 2024 quota levels) further supported prices in the phosphate and nitrogen fertilizer markets.

By the middle of the third quarter, global fertilizer prices reached peak levels and began to gradually adjust as the main phase of seasonal procurement ended and the affordability of fertilizers decreased relative to prices of key agricultural products.

The average price level for DAP/MAP in Q3 2025 was $736/t, FOB, Baltic, compared to the average price level of $662/t, FOB, Baltic in Q2 2025 and $570/t, FOB, Baltic in Q3 2024.

The average price level for urea in Q3 2025 was $426/t, FOB, Baltic, compared to the average price of $360/t, FOB, Baltic in Q2 2025 and $307/t, FOB, Baltic in Q3 2024.

Outlook for Q4 2025

The global fertilizer market in Q4 was characterized by stable demand from India, especially in the urea market, but a decrease in demand from Latin American markets due to the end of the fertilizer purchasing season.

The resumption of restrictions on fertilizer exports from China, combined with rising global prices for key raw materials (ammonia, sulfur), will curb the downward price trend in fertilizer markets.

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Sirius. On November 28, 2025, PhosAgro presented its projects to support science and higher education at the 5th Congress of Young Scientists. At the forum's plenary session, Denis Novikov, CEO of Apatit JSC (part of the PhosAgro Group), and Olga Ivaschenkova, Lead Engineer of the Geological Institute of the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, reported on the company's work in this area to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

This year, the key annual event of the Decade of Science and Technology was held under the theme "The Energy of Science: From the Potential of Knowledge to Creating the Future." More than 9,000 participants gathered at the Sirius Federal Park. These included leaders of leading scientific schools, representatives of educational organizations, government agencies, and major industrial partners.

As moderator of the plenary session, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized that, according to the Ministry of Economic Development, Russia's nominal GDP will reach 315 trillion rubles by 2030. Research spending should increase by 2% of GDP, or more than 6 trillion rubles. The government is counting on the support of business and the industrial sector in this important endeavor.

"Young scientists are our main driver. We're betting on them. Friends, you're not only bursting with new ideas, but you're also inspiring everyone—including your mentors, whom you surprise and delight with your results. Many young researchers are already leading their own teams—for example, running youth laboratories," noted Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko.

PhosAgro, one of the congress's industrial partners, presented its own stand at the event, covering all areas of support for science and education, as well as cutting-edge youth outreach projects. The Group includes NIUIF, Russia's only and one of the world's leading specialized research institutes for fertilizers and agrochemistry. PhosAgro collaborates with the Russian Academy of Sciences and Innopraktika to develop innovative solutions. PhosAgro also devotes significant attention to research in agrobiotechnology at the Sirius University of Science and Technology, where the company supported the opening of the Life Sciences laboratory complex, one of the largest in Russia. PhosAgro also supports young researchers through projects with leading international organizations and specialized Russian universities, and is establishing a higher school for training mining engineers at a branch of Murmansk Arctic University in Apatity.

"PhosAgro is a leading supplier of mineral fertilizers to Russian farmers and customers in 100 countries. And we know from experience that science is essential in a highly competitive environment. While science may go unnoticed in production, its absence has immediate consequences. Over the past 10 years, we've doubled our fertilizer output. This is the result of extensive investment in development and R&D – over 70 billion rubles annually. This comprehensive work is bearing fruit. Ten years ago, we had 25 fertilizer brands; today, we have 58. As part of our development strategy through 2030, we plan to expand our product range to 100 brands. Furthermore, we have patents for the production of a full line of bio-based NPK fertilizers. These contain beneficial microorganisms that help plants better absorb nutrients. These are truly breakthrough technologies, and completely domestically produced," said Denis Novikov, CEO of Apatit JSC.

One of the panel session's experts was Olga Ivaschenkova, a researcher at the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences—the largest federal research center north of the Arctic Circle. It is home to the highest levels of expertise in earth sciences, including geology, mining, raw material extraction and processing technologies, and chemical processing. Throughout its history, the KSC's most important technological partner has been the Apatit Plant and the PhosAgro Group as a whole. With PhosAgro's support, the KSC established a Research Center for the detailed study of mineral composition and further improvement of apatite-nepheline ore processing efficiency. Olga Ivaschenkova works there in the Apatite-Nepheline Deposit Ore Mineralogy Group.

"I perform in-depth petrographic and mineralogical analysis of process samples. My task is to identify 'hidden' rock properties that affect ore beneficiability. We work to extract as much useful material as possible from the ore, while maintaining the high quality of the final product (apatite concentrate)—even if the ore composition changes. Over three years, we've analyzed 3,500 samples. Based on the results, we create a 3D model of geological and technical mapping of the deposits being developed, which the company uses to plan ore extraction with a more accurate assessment of the parameters. This isn't just abstract research. Our work directly impacts the extraction and processing of exceptionally pure apatite-nepheline ore mined by PhosAgro. It's used to produce environmentally friendly phosphorus-containing fertilizers. Today, it's especially important that the results of scientific research aren't confined to laboratories, but find real-world applications. "The relationship between the Kola Science Center and PhosAgro, and the company's support in this regard, is unique. I am proud that our scientific work makes a real contribution to ensuring food security and the economic and technological sovereignty of our country," emphasized Olga Ivaschenkova, Lead Engineer at the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences' Geological Institute.

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Kirovsk (Murmansk Region). On December 1, 2025, the Tirvas Ski Complex in Kirovsk hosted the first stage of the PhosAgro Russian Cup cross-country skiing competition for the first time in its history. This year, the Tirvas Ski Complex celebrates its 10th anniversary. A press breakfast was held to commemorate this anniversary, as well as the stadium's debut in the first stage of the PhosAgro Russian Cup. The leadership of the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation, the Gornyak Sports and Recreation Complex, which manages the Tirvas infrastructure, members and coaches of the national cross-country skiing team, sports veterans, and journalists from the Murmansk Region media summarized the stadium's development over the past two five-year periods.

As Anton Trushenko, Director of the Gornyak Sports and Recreation Center, told the meeting participants, the ski resort's infrastructure and capabilities have expanded significantly during this time. The total length of Tirvasa's trails has increased from five to 13.5 kilometers, 5.8 of which are artificially lit. The resort's capacity has increased tenfold, from 200 to 2,000 people. A press center and commentary booth have been added to the administrative building, while the grandstands have been expanded from 150 to 500 seats, along with ample parking. Two snow cannons, three snowcats, and seven snowmobiles maintain the quality of the trails. Competition results are recorded by an electronic timing system, and a modern digital scoreboard displays them to spectators. All this allows Tirvasa to host competitions of the highest level.

"The Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation is very fortunate in this case, because we not only found a reliable partner and sponsor in PhosAgro, but also good friends who understand and are willing to accommodate us. I am confident that this anniversary is a small beginning of a very great future not only for this stadium and these ski slopes, but also for the city of Kirovsk as a whole, which is developing very dynamically. This city and Tirvas are becoming famous on the world skiing map. I would like to sincerely thank PhosAgro and everyone involved, who also enjoy our visits," said Elena Vyalbe, President of the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation, congratulating Tirvas on its 10th anniversary.

In his video congratulations, Oleg Matytsin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Physical Culture and Sports, also noted Tirvas's achievements.

"Over this decade, we've seen an impressive development path. Our oldest training facility has become a modern, international-level center that meets the highest standards. Tirvas can be proud of its achievements: it has hosted the final stage of the Russian Cup three times, and the unique Bolshoy Vudyavr race has become a world-class challenge, surpassing the difficulty of famous European trails," noted the head of the relevant committee of the lower house of the Russian parliament.

For the first time in the new sports season, the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation (FLGR) entrusted the Tirvas Ski Complex with hosting the first stage of the PhosAgro Russian Cross-Country Skiing Cup. However, the stadium has every potential to become a full-fledged training base for the national team.

"We're moving in that direction. The conditions here are excellent for the spring. We need to take advantage of these opportunities. We're already exploring various options for holding not just training camps, but also competitive tournaments, even within the framework of a championship, and various race formats, even if they're unconventional. We see that absolutely everything is here," emphasized Yuri Borodavko, head coach of the Russian national cross-country skiing team.

Since 2015, PhosAgro has been participating in the construction and development of the Tirvas ski complex. Its flagship mining and processing plant, the Kirov branch of Apatit JSC, operates in the Khibiny Mountains.

"The Apatit Mining and Processing Plant and PhosAgro are demonstrating strong production results and are growing dynamically. At the same time, we always take a responsible approach to social investments. We invest where we see the greatest return—supporting education and sports, including children's, amateur, and elite sports," emphasized Valery Fyodorov, Deputy CEO of PhosAgro and Vice President of the Russian Ski Federation.

A total of 394 top skiers competed in the first stage of the PhosAgro Russian Cross-Country Skiing Cup. Not only Russian athletes took to the tracks, but also representatives from the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Belarus. The "red group" of the strongest skiers this season included true stars of the sport: Alexander Bolshunov, Alexander Terentyev, Yulia Stupak, Tatyana Sorina, Saveliy Korostelev, Alina Pekletsova, Darya Nepryaeva, and many others.

Honorary guests of the first stage of the PhosAgro Russian Cross-Country Skiing Cup included Elena Vyalbe, President of the Russian Cross-Country Skiing Federation, three-time Olympic champion, and 14-time world champion; Nikolai Zimyatov, four-time Olympic champion, Olympic silver medalist, and three-time world champion; Mikhail Devyatyarov, Olympic champion, silver medalist, and world championship medalist; Alexander Zavyalov, three-time Olympic medalist, World Cup winner, and world champion; Tamara Tikhonova, two-time Olympic champion and two-time world champion; and Alexei Petukhov, Olympic bronze medalist and world champion.

The three competition days of the first stage of the National Cup included classic and freestyle races of 10 km for women and 15 km for men, as well as freestyle sprint competitions.

Based on the results of the first stage, the overall standings for the 2025-2026 PhosAgro Russian Cross-Country Skiing Cup are led by Sergey Ardashev, representing Tatarstan, in the men's category, and Evgenia Krupitskaya, representing St. Petersburg, in the women's category. Tatarstan leads the team standings.

PhosAgro, the official sponsor of the national cross-country skiing team, traditionally provides organizational and financial support for the PhosAgro Russian Cup.

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Moscow. December 1, 2025. PhosAgro presented a digital educational platform. ProAgro Lecture Hall At the International Scientific and Educational Conference "Education for Food Security in BRICS Countries." The conference, held for the first time, served as a platform for discussing key issues of international cooperation between BRICS countries in the areas of training personnel for the agro-industrial complex, developing the scientific and technical potential of young people, and promoting agricultural knowledge.

The Conference's partners included the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, the Liaison Office of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) with the Russian Federation, the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Timiryazev Moscow Agricultural Academy, the Skryabin Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology, the D.I. Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia, and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia. PhosAgro provided organizational support.

The conference was attended by international and Russian students, postgraduate students, young scientists, business representatives, and the ambassadors extraordinary and plenipotentiary of India, Brazil, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Belan Khamchiev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on Agrarian and Food Policy and Environmental Management, and Pyotr Chekmarev, Deputy President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, also addressed the participants with welcoming remarks.

Opening the official part of the conference, PhosAgro Deputy CEO for Sales and Marketing Mikhail Sterkin noted that PhosAgro, as a guarantor of food security in Russia and globally, is making a significant contribution to the creation of a sustainable agricultural sector. The company not only increases fertilizer supplies to BRICS countries but also implements a number of humanitarian and educational projects. For example, PhosAgro, together with UNESCO and the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), is implementing the "Green Chemistry for Life" program, annually awarding grants to young scientists for research in sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. Over eight rounds of the program, 55 young scientists from 33 countries have been selected as grant recipients.

PhosAgro, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, implements soil conservation projects. For example, through the "Soil Doctors" program, more than 15,000 farmers from 27 countries have gained valuable knowledge on effective soil management methods.

PhosAgro's flagship project, the ProAgro Lecture Hall, has become an important area of international cooperation in training personnel for the mineral fertilizer and agricultural industries.

"By investing in innovative products for the agricultural sector, we understand that the industry needs advanced specialists who can implement new solutions in everyday practice. Therefore, together with the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, we launched the Russian digital educational platform "ProAgro Lecture," providing free access to methodologically verified information for students and farmers from around the world. Currently, the program covers 47 agricultural universities. Students have access to an impressive portfolio of 420 digitized video lectures on agronomy and agrochemistry, crop production and livestock farming, innovation and digitalization in agriculture, economics, and responsible farming, developed by 170 speakers across 22 areas. I would also like to point out that the platform also offers continuing professional education courses in 16 areas. The educational project's total audience exceeded 70,000 people. Over the past year, ProAgro Lecture Hall has become a true international educational hub in modern agricultural technologies and won the BRICS Solutions Awards. Lecturers in the educational program include representatives from China, India, Brazil, and other countries. "Together, we can make a significant contribution to ensuring food security for the planet and developing environmentally responsible agricultural practices," noted Mikhail Sterkin.

In his speech, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov noted PhosAgro's significant contribution to strengthening food security and stability in the BRICS region, not only as a leading fertilizer supplier but also as a key partner in numerous agricultural development programs, education, culture, and sports. He also praised PhosAgro's work as the curator of the BRICS Business Council's working group on agribusiness.

"It's clear that education is the foundation upon which the future is built. Promoting technical and vocational education and training has become a priority area of BRICS cooperation. In this regard, I express my full support for the ProAgro Lectures educational platform, which helps improve skills and prepare personnel for the agro-industrial complex—a key area and crucial work."

"Scientific and educational partnerships with leading international organizations are important and in demand, including the implementation of joint programs with UNESCO, FAO, and other authoritative UN agencies. Of particular importance is the creation of an international network of soil laboratories and the introduction of resources related to land management technologies. Such planned collaboration, combining educational projects, scientific research, and the practical implementation of advanced agricultural technologies, not only helps develop sustainable agriculture but also lays a solid foundation for long-term cooperation and its further strengthening in the interests of all BRICS countries," emphasized Sergey Ryabkov.

"Cooperation with PhosAgro is of strategic importance for our Academy. PhosAgro served as Timiryazev Academy's key industrial partner in 2019. We are pleased to note that the development of a large-scale network of educational centers spanning various regions of the country began at our facility. The modern, multifunctional educational and exhibition complex, the Timiryazev Center, where today's Conference is being held, is another clear result of our fruitful collaboration. We highly appreciate the forward-looking nature of business, which is focused on investing significant resources in the development of science, laying the groundwork for the future, and supporting the younger generation of specialists," noted Vladimir Trukhachev, Rector of the Timiryazev Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Agricultural Academy.

"Today, we see businesses setting new trajectories for educational initiatives. A great example is the ProAgro Lecture platform, which offers educational programs in a new digital format and blurs the boundaries between countries. Anyone can enroll. It also offers an important career path that allows for employment in the agricultural sector, which enriches our industry with qualified personnel. Furthermore, we have another important project with PhosAgro: agrotechnology classes, which provide in-depth training for schoolchildren in specialized subjects and prepare them for admission to agricultural colleges and universities. We are currently working with PhosAgro to establish agrotechnology classes in African countries," said Alexander Nekrasov, Deputy Director of the Department of Scientific and Technological Policy and Education at the Russian Ministry of Agriculture.

Irina Abramova, Director of the Institute for African Studies at the Russian Academy of Sciences, noted that the African continent is the only region in the world where the number of hungry people increases annually. The population there is constantly growing and now stands at 1.5 billion people, consuming a billion tons of food annually. However, the level of agricultural development on the continent is much lower.

"It's important for Africa to address not just food security but also food sovereignty. Sovereignty, more broadly, is the ability to feed oneself. And this is impossible without modern technology and, most importantly, without trained personnel. That's why the platform offered by PhosAgro has generated extraordinary interest among Africans. We understand that, in the face of soil degradation, desertification, and climate change, it's impossible to develop agriculture without modern technology. And technology must be supported by personnel. Only training is the key to food sovereignty, which will ensure Africa a dignified future," emphasized Irina Abramova.

The official part of the Conference concluded with an awards ceremony for students from partner universities who received awards for developing the ProAgro Lectures platform. These young researchers drew on current scientific knowledge accumulated on PhosAgro's digital educational platform in their work, and also prepared and recorded educational content for it.

"I'm a zootechnician, and the PhosAgro laboratory at my wonderful alma mater was a significant help. It was there that I learned about ProAgro Lectures and began actively using the platform. It helps organize and, in some ways, complement the knowledge we gain at the academy. I'm still taking PhosAgro's online courses and would like to highlight not only the quality of the material but also the user-friendly interface and content structure—this makes life much easier for students. Once again, I thank both PhosAgro and my academy for striving to give us young people the best possible start in their careers!" commented Anna Ungefug, a first-year master's student in the Faculty of Animal Science and Agribusiness at the K.I. Skryabin MBA.

"ProAgro Lecture Hall is a unique platform that connects cutting-edge science and real-world agricultural production practices. This is a significant contribution to addressing global food security issues, because access to the most up-to-date knowledge will enable us to produce more high-quality agricultural products," noted Benjamin Yennouna Konyannik, a second-year Master's student in the Faculty of General Agronomy at the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.

PhosAgro also presented commemorative awards for their active participation in developing scientific and educational cooperation between Russia and the BRICS countries and training qualified personnel to the rectors of partner universities: Vladimir Trukhachev, Russian State Agrarian University – Moscow Agricultural Academy named after K.A. Timiryazev; Sergey Pozyabin, MBA named after K.I. Skryabin; Sergey Filatov, Russian Chemical Technology University named after D.I. Mendeleyev; Oleg Yastrebov, Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia; Nikolai Malkov, Vologda State Dairy Farming Academy named after N.V. Vereshchagin; Stanislav Aleinik, Belgorod State Agrarian University named after V.Ya. Gorin; and Maxim Zalyvsky, Russian-African Network University (RAFU).

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