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Vitaly Savelyev took part in the final board meeting of the Federal Air Transport Agency

March 11, 2026

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Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev attended the final board meeting of the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia). Also attending were Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin, the leadership of the relevant committees of the Federation Council and the State Duma, representatives of the professional aviation community, and veterans and distinguished industry professionals.

The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that aviation remains the country's primary means of connectivity and its international presence. "The industry has proven its resilience to external challenges. By 2025, Russian airlines carried approximately 109 million passengers. First and foremost, I would like to thank the airline and airport teams for the results achieved and their coordinated efforts," noted Vitaly Savelyev.

In accordance with the President's directive, air mobility is to be increased by 2030. To this end, air transport infrastructure is being developed. The Deputy Prime Minister recalled that, as part of the national project "Efficient Transport System," new facilities were commissioned at seven airfields in 2025. By 2030, it is planned to reconstruct or construct at least 75 airfields.

"It's important to utilize modern public-private partnership mechanisms. Three of the 28 planned concessions have already been signed under the national project. We must ensure the plan's implementation in collaboration with airport holding companies and the regions," emphasized Vitaly Savelyev.

A key factor in achieving the President's goal of increasing aviation mobility is the renewal of airline fleets with domestically produced aircraft. The Tu-214 has already been certified. The Il-114 regional jet is in the final stages of certification. Certification flights of the Superjet and MS-21 aircraft, equipped with domestically produced PD-8 and PD-14 engines, are being actively conducted.

Particular attention is being paid to the development of unmanned technologies. Today, Russia is among the world leaders in their implementation. The national project "Unmanned Aircraft Systems" is developing a regulatory framework and creating conditions for the safe and large-scale use of drones in various economic sectors.

Class H airspace was introduced in 2025. This marked a significant step for the further development of the industry and the integration of unmanned systems into a unified airspace. Over the past year, the frequency of drone flights has increased by 20%.

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In the village of Chigiri in the Amur Region, 52 apartments have been occupied under the Affordable Rental Housing in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation program.

March 13, 2026

In the village of Chigiri in the Amur Region, 52 apartments have been occupied under the Affordable Rental Housing in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation program.

March 13, 2026

In the village of Chigiri in the Amur Region, 52 apartments have been occupied under the Affordable Rental Housing in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation program.

March 13, 2026

In the village of Chigiri in the Amur Region, 52 apartments have been occupied under the Affordable Rental Housing in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation program.

March 13, 2026

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In the village of Chigiri in the Amur Region, 52 apartments have been occupied under the Affordable Rental Housing in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation program.

In the village of Chigiri (Amur Region), 52 more apartments have been occupied under the "Affordable Rental Housing in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation" program, operated by DOM.RF. In total, 3,240 apartments have now been provided to tenants in nine regions, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev.

The total area of apartments in the rental building in the Evropeysky residential complex on Krasivaya Street is 2,400 square meters. Thanks to subsidies from the federal and regional budgets, monthly rent will range from 7,700 rubles for a 29-square-meter apartment to 17,000 rubles for the largest 64-square-meter apartment. The building was built with project financing from DOM.RF Bank.

"Rental housing is one of the tools for economic and social development. The program for its creation in the Far East is being implemented in accordance with the instructions of the President of Russia, issued following the 2022 Eastern Economic Forum. The project is included in the list of strategic initiatives of the Russian Government. The program has already proven its relevance. It helps attract essential specialists, including teachers and doctors, to the regions and equips businesses with the necessary personnel," said Yuri Trutnev.

The categories of citizens eligible for resettlement have been determined by regional authorities. These include young professionals working in education and healthcare, law enforcement officers, and representatives of other in-demand professions.

"DOM.RF has financed the construction of 11,400 apartments in the Far East and the Arctic. This is the result of extensive, comprehensive work. A combination of financial market instruments and government support measures worked together. Demand for the program proves that it is an effective solution for providing our remote, yet strategically important, territories with qualified personnel," noted DOM.RF CEO Vitaly Mutko.

In December 2025, the first rental building under the program was occupied in the Amur Region. New residents were provided with 161 apartments in the Sovremennik residential complex on Vasilenko Street in Chigiri. A total of 2,470 apartments will be commissioned and leased in the region under the program.

"We are currently seeing a huge demand for this type of housing in the region. Hundreds of Amur residents are now able to live in modern, comfortable homes with affordable financing. This is a long-term, strategic measure that will help retain our talented professionals and attract new, promising talent, facilitating the region's further development," emphasized Dmitry Kalugin, Minister of Construction and Architecture of the Amur Region.

DOM.RF operates a program to build affordable rental housing in the Far Eastern Federal District and the Arctic. The Russian government has allocated 87 billion rubles for this purpose. Construction of rental apartments has already been financed in all 11 regions of the Far Eastern Federal District and two Arctic regions. Construction of the first building has begun in the Murmansk Region, and in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, residents will move in in the third quarter of this year. Thanks to special financing terms and subsidies from the federal and regional budgets, monthly rental rates are approximately one-quarter of the market average.

Since 2016, DOM.RF has been operating in several residential rental categories: commercial, corporate, discounted rentals for certain categories of citizens, and student rentals. The company's portfolio currently includes 88 projects in 21 regions of Russia. In total, it has financed the construction of approximately 22,600 apartments and suites with modern finishes, furniture, and appliances, totaling 1.1 million square meters. The total investment volume amounts to 140 billion rubles.

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The Belgorod, Sakhalin, and Chelyabinsk regions, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, and the Republic of Tatarstan topped the 2025 regional digital transformation rankings. The assessment was conducted based on 18 key indicators covering areas such as public service delivery, the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies, import substitution of digital solutions, and cybersecurity. The digital transformation of the regions is being overseen by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

"Today, regions are demonstrating rapid adoption of digital technologies in the social sphere and public administration. For us, the key criterion for the quality of this work is not formal reports, but concrete results for citizens and businesses. When compiling the digital transformation rating, we primarily evaluate how digital solutions improve people's quality of life, making it more comfortable and safer. It is also important to us that digital services are accessible to everyone, including residents of remote communities," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

For the second year in a row, the Belgorod Region has been the leader in digitalization, achieving maximum results across most indicators. The region leads in resident satisfaction with e-services, IT mortgage development, and incentives for IT cluster participants and data centers (regional reduced property tax rates, tax exemptions under the simplified tax system). The region has implemented the innovative "Digital Water Utility" system: a digital twin powered by artificial intelligence has helped minimize water loss and reduce the number of accidents at 235 infrastructure facilities. The "Djinn" system, a digital service for interaction between residents and government authorities, has been launched. The system reduces response times to citizen inquiries from 48 to 24 hours, and the percentage of inquiries resolved within the specified timeframe has increased from 60% to 85%.

The second place in the ranking was shared by three regions, all of whom scored an equal number of points.

The Sakhalin Region is actively implementing artificial intelligence technologies. For example, as part of the "Safe City" project, neural networks analyze video streams from surveillance cameras, automatically identifying potential incidents, after which the information is transmitted to volunteers for further verification. Following this verification, every fourth signal is confirmed as truly dangerous. The region has also significantly improved its cybersecurity: response times to cyberattacks have been halved, and the total number of identified threats has already reached 77,000.

The Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra is developing digital services to improve the quality of life for residents of the region, including those in remote areas. For example, the "IT Camp" project has created 95 specialized platforms providing access to telemedicine and government services for indigenous peoples living in the Arctic zone. Additionally, the "Vika" chatbot in the Max messenger provides digital support to residents. It informs about school cancellations, helps with scheduling doctor appointments, and facilitates telemedicine consultations. The system handles an average of 10,000 doctor appointments and approximately 8,000 telemedicine consultations per week. Users can also quickly find out current fuel prices at specific gas stations and receive other useful information.

The Chelyabinsk Region is actively developing its digital infrastructure. By 2025, 65,000 residents of small towns in the region were connected to the internet, and 300 subsidized IT mortgages were issued under the regional IT support program. Furthermore, the region has approved its own artificial intelligence development strategy and is among the top three Russian regions in terms of the number of AI solutions implemented, as presented on the Digital Region portal.

The Republic of Tatarstan also entered the top three, thanks in part to the active implementation of AI-based digital solutions. In 2025, the region launched the GosPrompt platform for civil servants. The system covers approximately 150 different tasks, including preparing analytical materials, responding to citizen inquiries, aligning regulations with current legislation, analyzing resumes, and a number of other functions. Furthermore, the "Teacher Assistant" digital tool, which analyzes audio recordings of lessons, assesses the emotional background of the educational process, and generates recommendations for improving teaching effectiveness, has been launched.

The results presented reflect only a portion of the extensive work being undertaken by regions in the area of digital transformation. The federal city of Moscow is not included in the ranking.

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Russia has begun recruiting volunteers for a nationwide vote on improvement projects. Applications to join the volunteer corps can be submitted starting March 12 on the Dobro.RF platform. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced the announcement.

“One of the country’s national development goals is a comfortable and safe living environment. The national project "Infrastructure for Life" is an integral tool for achieving this. Within this framework, we are consistently working with regions and municipalities to improve public spaces, and this is yielding tangible results. It is important that residents themselves choose which places in their cities will be transformed. This is why the all-Russian vote on improvement projects, which has been held since 2021 and has garnered 68 million votes to date, has become extremely popular. The voting geography is expanding—1,667 municipalities can now participate. In 2025, the reunified regions joined the vote for the third time, with projects receiving nearly 131,000 votes. Volunteers in this process act as guides for residents, helping them participate in the voting. Over the course of this period, more than 500,000 volunteers have contributed to the improvement of cities. We greatly appreciate their assistance—thanks to the activity of volunteers, more and more Russians are getting involved in addressing their development issues. cities,” noted Marat Khusnullin.

Volunteer support for the project has been ongoing for the sixth year. Volunteer tasks were included in the agenda for discussion at the "There Are Results!" reporting and program forum, held by United Russia in Rostov-on-Don. These tasks include informing residents about public space design projects and helping them vote for their favorite projects through the government services portal, including parks, embankments, squares, pedestrian and recreational areas, and central city squares proposed for improvement. Volunteers also answer citizens' questions about project implementation timelines, how to initiate initiatives and propose their own projects, and more.

"Experience shows that when there's someone nearby who can explain and offer advice, people are much more active in voting. Last year, during the fifth all-Russian online vote, approximately 170,000 volunteers participated and helped 60% of citizens cast their ballots, collecting nearly 9.5 million votes. It's worth noting that residents not only vote for selected projects but also initiate change themselves, proposing projects for improvement during the list compilation stage. This creates a comprehensive feedback system between citizens and government authorities on urban development issues. Volunteers who help residents make their choices are part of the larger process of transforming our country. I encourage all concerned individuals to join the Dobro.RF volunteer team and contribute to Russia's development," said Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities Alexey Yeresko.

Among the areas created thanks to voting are, for example, the Energy of Sport Park in the city of Ruzayevka in the Republic of Mordovia, for which over 10,000 people voted; the Molodezhny Innovation Park in the city of Gubkinsky in the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, with its developed infrastructure and art installations, which received 3,000 votes; and the Heroic Pilots Park in the Dzerzhinsky District of Volgograd, with its children's and sports town, which received 24,000 votes.

"The project's volunteer corps has grown exponentially over the past six years. While just over 11,000 volunteers participated in 2021, today it represents hundreds of thousands of people across the country. This growth reflects the coordinated work of regional headquarters, the Dobro.RF team, and the high demand from people to participate. The project gives everyone the opportunity to get involved, see results, and personally influence the future of their city. A new season is upon us, and we are confident that active volunteers and those who are just starting out will continue to strengthen the movement," noted Artyom Metelev, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy, Head of the Dobro.RF ecosystem, and member of the United Russia faction.

In 2026, the all-Russian vote is planned to be held not only in municipalities with populations over 20,000 but also in municipalities where key population centers are located. Volunteers will inform residents about the projects at information points and public spaces and will also assist with voting using a simplified format. Anyone over the age of 14 can become a volunteer.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko held the first meeting of the subcommittee on the development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies. The subcommittee was established in early March to coordinate operationally with the unified headquarters—the Presidential Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.

During the first meeting, the central topic of discussion was the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) for the implementation of AI in economic sectors, public administration, and the social sphere. Federal ministries and agencies presented their proposals for developing KPIs. This is the first approach to defining target indicators; they will be further refined.

"Today, the first meeting of the government subcommittee on AI development and implementation took place. The main agenda item was the development of target indicators for AI implementation in key areas. Our goal is to develop KPIs that don't simply document AI implementation, but truly reflect the scale and real effectiveness of the technology's application in the economy, social sphere, and public administration. Importantly, these indicators are developed with the expertise of relevant specialists," commented Dmitry Grigorenko.

The meeting also discussed legal regulation of artificial intelligence technologies, as well as future tasks to determine industries' needs for computing infrastructure for AI implementation.

The subcommittee is focused on addressing practical and operational issues in the development of artificial intelligence. Its members include Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov, Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Energy Sergey Tsivilev, Minister of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev, Governor of the Moscow Region Andrey Vorobyov, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Defense, FSB, the Moscow government, and others.

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Order No. 435-r of March 6, 2026

The government has created a subcommittee on the development and implementation of artificial intelligence technologies. It will address emerging issues related to AI implementation in various sectors and coordinate the work of agencies, working with the unified headquarters—the Presidential Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies. Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko has been appointed head of the subcommittee. The corresponding resolution has been signed.

Thus, a unified three-tier system of government cooperation for the development of artificial intelligence in Russia has been established. It encompasses the federal and regional levels of government, as well as law enforcement agencies. This structure synchronizes the work of government agencies on AI implementation and accelerates the resolution of tasks requiring interdepartmental cooperation.

At the helm of this system is a single headquarters—the Presidential Commission on Artificial Intelligence Development. It is headed by Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin and Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko. The commission determines the AI development strategy, key priorities, and coordinates work at the federal level.

The subcommittee, established at the government level, acts as an internal government headquarters: its functions are primarily operational and applied. Its responsibilities include coordinating the implementation of AI in the economy, social sphere, and public administration, coordinating the work of federal agencies, identifying priority areas for implementation, developing criteria for Russian AI models, developing plans for the development of AI data centers, and formulating specific government support measures for the industry.

At the regional level, similar interdepartmental headquarters are being established, led by senior officials from the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The regional headquarters' task is to coordinate AI implementation at the regional level, collect relevant proposals, and submit them to the federal level.

"Artificial intelligence is a dynamically developing technology. Its implementation requires rapid coordination and timely decision-making. A government-level subcommittee is taking on this task. We are breaking down the established goals into specific plans and activities. Specifically, we are working with federal ministries and agencies to address practical issues, such as setting implementation targets, developing industry support measures, developing data centers, and ensuring developers have access to data," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

The government subcommittee included Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko, Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, Minister of Energy Sergei Tsivilev, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev, Governor of the Moscow Region Andrei Vorobyov, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Defense, the Federal Security Service of Russia, the Moscow government, and others.

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The results of the regional stage of the all-Russian "Professionals" professional skills championship, which took place in all 89 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, including historical regions, have been announced. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov presented the key results.

"Our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, notes that the prestige of blue-collar jobs and their demand in the labor market are growing. The "Professionals" movement, part of the "Youth and Children" national project, helps support young professionals. This year, it involved 2.5 million people—contestants, experts, and employers. This is twice as many as the previous year. We thank our mentors, partners, and industry experts for their contribution to the movement's development," emphasized Dmitry Chernyshenko.

He added that during the regional stage of the "Professionals" championship, more than 510,000 college and technical school students and approximately 34,000 schoolchildren competed in professional skills across the country.

The number of educational institutions participating in the regional stage exceeded 3,600, of which approximately 1,000 are participants in the federal "Professionality" project, said Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov. He noted that the implementation of the federal project has enabled a transition to a training ecosystem that begins long before college admission, at the professional discovery stage. Career guidance events for young people are an important part of the "Professionals" movement.

"Career guidance events at the regional stages of the 'Professionals' movement are growing in popularity. This is an opportunity for young people to learn about professions and choose their career path. This year, 1.5 million schoolchildren participated in the career guidance program—three times more than last year. The 'Professionals' movement provides real-world experience and helps young people make informed choices," noted Sergey Kravtsov.

The "Professionals" competition tracks cover all sectors of the Russian economy related to ensuring the country's technological leadership. At the regional stage, competitions were held in 299 competencies, including 26% in the "Industry and Engineering Technologies" sector, 18% in "Transport and Logistics," 12% in "Digital Technologies," 10% in "Construction Technologies," 6% in "Agricultural Technologies," and others.

In 2026, the regional stage featured competitions in 20 new competencies, including the 2025 High-Tech Championship competencies focused on national security and dual-use technologies. These included "Research of New Substances and Materials," "Cyber-Immune Autonomy," "Patient Digital Twin," "Paramedic for Medical Rehabilitation," and "Fiber-Optic Communication Technologies for Unmanned Aircraft Systems."

More than 9,600 partner companies participated in the regional stage of the championship—2,100 more than the previous year. The number of industrial experts also increased, reaching 10,500.

More than 7,400 winners and prize winners of the regional stage will take part in the final (interregional) stage of the All-Russian championship movement in professional skills "Professionals".

The "Professionals" movement aims to support talented youth, strengthen human resources, and ensure Russia's technological leadership. It was organized with the support of the Russian Ministry of Education. The federal operator is the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin attended a board meeting of the Federal Service for Environmental, Technological, and Nuclear Supervision, where the agency's work in 2025 and key objectives for the current year were discussed.

"Rostekhnadzor is actively involved in implementing key national projects, including industrial, residential, and road construction, improving the safety of hydraulic structures, including during flood periods, and increasing the accountability of utility providers. The agency's effective work significantly contributes to shortening the investment and construction cycle and ensuring a reliable heating season. Furthermore, extensive and comprehensive work continues to integrate the reunited regions into the national economy. Rostekhnadzor's top priority is ensuring safety. At the same time, it is important to find a balance between the unconditional fulfillment of control tasks and reducing excessive administrative burdens. I thank the Rostekhnadzor team for their challenging and highly responsible work, which is important for the entire country," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, in 2025, 1,716 certificates of compliance of constructed and reconstructed capital construction projects (and their stages) with design documentation requirements were issued, 60% of which were industrial facilities.

The service oversees more than 200,000 hazardous industrial facilities operating in all sectors of industry, more than 1.2 million energy facilities, more than 20,000 hydraulic structures, 8,000 construction supervision facilities, as well as 59 power units at 13 nuclear power plants in the country.

In his report, Rostekhnadzor Head Alexander Trembitsky stated that the agency carries out oversight functions in 28 industry areas. "We are systematically working to improve regulatory frameworks, streamline mandatory requirements, and closely collaborate with supervised organizations, relevant ministries, and agencies. One of the key indicators is a stable, year-over-year reduction in accidents and incidents at hazardous industrial facilities," Trembitsky noted.

A formal awards ceremony was held during the board meeting. The Deputy Prime Minister presented state awards and incentives from the President of the Russian Federation. Rostekhnadzor employees were also awarded departmental awards and Ministry of Defense awards.

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On March 13, the Russia-Namibia Business Forum will be held in Windhoek, Namibia, as part of the 11th meeting of the Intergovernmental Russian-Namibian Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. The event was organized at the suggestion of the Namibian side and at the instruction of Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Russian side of the Intergovernmental Commission.

"The Russian Federation was one of the countries that firmly supported Namibia during its liberation war. We continue to maintain and strengthen friendly relations between Russia and Namibia. This year, at the suggestion of the Namibian side, we will organize a business forum to discuss opportunities for cooperation in the agricultural sector, logistics, energy, mining, as well as issues of technological partnership and human capital development. I am confident that the forum will provide new impetus to strengthening bilateral ties between our countries," said Yuri Trutnev.

The forum will be co-organized by the Ministry of International Relations and Trade of Namibia, the Namibia Investment and Development Promotion Board (NIPDB), the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation (FEAC), and the Roscongress Foundation, with the support of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development.

The Russia-Namibia Business Forum will serve as a discussion platform aimed at developing and strengthening the trade and investment partnership between Russia and Namibia. Participants—representatives of government and business circles from both countries—will focus on practical aspects and prospects for expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, geological exploration, investment, transport and logistics, agriculture, high technology, and other priority areas of bilateral cooperation.

"Cooperation between Russia and Namibia is rapidly developing, encompassing subsoil use, energy, agriculture, and education. The countries are strengthening their friendly relations, including through the visa-free regime, which has been in effect since 2021, and are actively collaborating within international organizations. In this regard, organizing a business forum between the two countries takes on added relevance," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President of Russia.

The forum's business program will emphasize industry dialogues aimed at achieving practical results and strengthening partnerships. A business networking platform will be organized for direct business interaction.

"The Russia-Namibia Business Forum and Intergovernmental Commission mark an important transitional stage in our bilateral relations: we are moving beyond historical political ties and building a modern, results-oriented economic partnership. Using the mechanisms of the Intergovernmental Russia-Namibia Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation, we are moving beyond simply seeking trade opportunities to designing a shared future. Namibia welcomes Russian expertise into its production chains, particularly in areas such as advanced mineral processing, sustainable agriculture, and logistics. Our goal is to transform Namibia's comparative advantages into competitive industrial capabilities, ensuring that this cooperation brings tangible prosperity to our peoples and establishes Namibia as a strategic gateway for industrial innovation in the region," noted Namibia's Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musawyi.

The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international and national congress, exhibition, business, public, youth, sporting, and cultural events. It was created in accordance with a decision of the President of Russia.

The Foundation was established in 2007 to promote the development of economic potential, advance national interests, and strengthen Russia's image. The Foundation comprehensively studies, analyzes, formulates, and reports on issues on the Russian and global economic agenda. It provides administration and facilitates the promotion of business projects and investment, and fosters the development of social entrepreneurship and charitable projects.

The Foundation's events attract participants from 209 countries and territories, with over 15,000 media representatives working annually at Roscongress venues. More than 5,000 experts in Russia and abroad are involved in analytical and expert work.

The Foundation interacts with UN agencies and other international organizations. It develops multi-format cooperation with 239 foreign trade partners, industrialists and entrepreneurs' associations, financial, trade, and business associations in 90 countries, 368 Russian public organizations, federal and regional executive and legislative bodies of Russia and other countries, and interacts with over 1,000 foreign media outlets from 128 countries.

Official Telegram channels of the Roscongress Foundation: in Russian – t.te/Roscongress, in English – t.te/RoscongressDirect, in Spanish – t.te/RoscongressEsp, in Arabic – t.te/RosKongressArabikOfficial website and information and analytical system of the Roscongress Foundation: roscongress.org.

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The first meeting of the organizing committee for the 2029 celebration of the 300th anniversary of Catherine the Great's birth was held at Government House. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and Chairman of the Russian Historical Society Sergei Naryshkin chaired the meeting. The agenda included a discussion of the draft event plan.

"The reign of Catherine II had a profound impact on strengthening Russian statehood, developing culture and art, and positioning the Russian Empire on the international stage. She went down in history as a bold reformer, embodying large-scale transformations and the strength of our Fatherland. Catherine's 300th anniversary offers a unique opportunity not only to pay tribute to her contribution to Russia's development but also to foster interest in studying the historical and cultural legacy of Catherine's era and to highlight the continuity of traditions," said Tatyana Golikova. "The planned anniversary events include over 98 major events, including international, national, and regional conferences, roundtables, forums, exhibitions on topics related to Catherine II, her work, and her era, the publication of scholarly works dedicated to her, and restoration work."

"The golden age of Catherine the Great holds a special place in Russian history. No reign, with the possible exception of Peter the Great's, has left such a profound imprint on the memories of contemporaries and the thoughts of posterity," noted Sergei Naryshkin. "Currently, our organizing committee's event plan already includes a significant number of proposals from RIO members: universities, research organizations, museums, archives, and libraries. These proposals include exhibitions, conferences, and publications. The publication of the multi-volume works 'Commanders of the Era of Catherine the Great' and 'Reforms of the Era of Catherine II' could be important milestones for Russian historical scholarship. The anniversary year, in turn, culminates in a large-scale Catherine Forum, which will allow us to fully appreciate the empress's multifaceted legacy."

The draft plan was developed by the Ministry of Culture taking into account proposals from the Russian Historical Society, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Digital Development, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, the Federal Archives Agency, the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs, the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs, the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Bank of Russia, as well as from the country's regions – the Krasnodar and Stavropol Krais, the Vladimir, Moscow, Sverdlovsk, Samara, and Tula Oblasts, the Republics of Buryatia and Crimea, the Luhansk and Donetsk People's Republics, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and Sevastopol.

The Bank of Russia is considering issuing a commemorative coin for the anniversary. Additionally, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media and the joint-stock company "Marka" will organize the issuance and cancellation of a state postal payment stamp.

"As part of the celebrations for the 300th anniversary of Catherine II's birth, a variety of initiatives will be implemented, including international forums, competitions, lecture series, scientific and educational programs, theatrical performances, concerts, plays, museum exhibitions, conferences, roundtables, excursions, balls, the digitization and publication of archival documents related to the empress's activities, as well as the publication of books and scholarly works," noted Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova.

The Ministry of Culture has planned anniversary events at the State Hermitage Museum, the State Russian Museum, the Peterhof State Museum-Reserve, the State Historical Museum, the Research Museum of the Russian Academy of Arts, the All-Russian A.S. Pushkin Museum, the Russian National Library, the Russian State Library, the M.I. Rudomino All-Russian State Library for Foreign Literature, the State Public Historical Library of Russia, the Russian State Library of Arts, the Russian State Library for the Blind, the Russian State Library for Young Adults, the Russian State Children's Library, and at educational institutions in the cultural sector.

The Russian State Film Fund plans to restore the films “The Accession of the House of Romanov,” “The Tercentenary of the Reign of the House of Romanov” (1613–1913), and “Admiral Ushakov” by 2029, as well as screen them in Donetsk, Lugansk, Mariupol, Melitopol, and Berdyansk.

Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education and Co-Chair of the Russian Historical Society Konstantin Mogilevsky, State Secretary and Deputy Head of the Federal Archival Agency Andrei Yurasov, Director General of the State Historical Museum Alexei Levykin, Acting Director of the Institute of Russian History of the Russian Academy of Sciences Denis Gergilev, Director General of the National Library of Russia Denis Tsypkin, and others also gave presentations.

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