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Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev chaired a meeting of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East.

The issue of improving the availability and quality of healthcare in the Far East was discussed.

"The Government of the Russian Federation is undertaking extensive work in this area. Since 2018, 80 hospitals have been built and modernized in the Far East under the presidential Far Eastern Unified Subsidy program, and more than 50 feldsher-midwife stations have been opened. Another 51 facilities have been commissioned under the state program 'Healthcare Development.' The 'Zemsky Doctor' and 'Zemsky Feldsher' programs are in place, providing relocation allowances for young doctors relocating to rural areas. Despite this, the macro-region continues to experience a shortage of qualified medical personnel. At the same time, access to medical care remains low in remote and hard-to-reach communities," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

As Health Minister Mikhail Murashko noted, special measures have been implemented for the Far East. Starting in 2024, a medical care accessibility factor (1.5) will be included in the calculation of compulsory medical insurance subsidies. Taking this into account, an additional 11.2 billion rubles have been allocated for 2026. Furthermore, the Russian Ministry of Health's regulatory documents on territorial planning and the organization of medical care take into account the region's climatic and geographical features and population density.

By 2030, it is planned to equip 11 perinatal centers (maternity hospitals), create 7 women's consultation centers, and upgrade 56 facilities in 10 regions of the Far Eastern Federal District (as part of master plans).

At least 5% of federal funds will be allocated for infrastructure changes in the Far Eastern Federal District (as part of the national project).

Since 2019, 1,800 vehicles have been purchased for medical institutions. 176 mobile medical units (for diagnostics, medical examinations, and occupational health screenings) have been delivered.

Funding for air ambulances is increasing annually, with funding growth by 31.8% by 2030.

Issues of staffing medical organizations, the use of mobile work and telemedicine, and drug supply were also discussed.

"Healthcare remains one of the most pressing issues for residents of the Far East. One of the main reasons for this is the low population density. Achieving a high concentration of specialists and equipment in small towns is difficult. We agreed that the Ministry of Health will propose a number of measures to improve the quality of medical services in the Far East. We also plan to dedicate one of the Far Eastern Federal District Council meetings to healthcare issues, so that regional leaders can report on their achievements and share their experiences," concluded Yuri Trutnev.

The meeting agenda included a discussion of measures to increase the birth rate in the Far East. "The Far East ranks third among federal districts in this indicator. This result was achieved thanks to additional support measures that comprise the Far East demographic package: a one-time payment upon the birth of a first child, a 30% federal supplement to maternity capital, the Far East preferential mortgage program, a 1 million ruble mortgage payment upon the birth of a third or subsequent child, and others," said Yuri Trutnev.

A macroregional demographic development program, the Demographic Policy Concept, was developed for the Russian Far East and concluded last year. Over the past year, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East analyzed the results of the concept's implementation and, together with the regions, colleagues from federal ministries and agencies, and the expert and academic community, prepared and submitted to the Russian Government a key strategic planning document in this area: the Demographic Policy Strategy for the Far East for the Period to 2030 and for the Future to 2036. The document is currently awaiting signature by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

A special support system for families with children, the Far East Demographic Package, has been created for the Far East. All birth orders are supported. One in eight residents of the Far East is already a beneficiary of these support measures. The implementation of these measures has enabled the Far East to maintain a birth rate above the Russian average.

At the direction of the head of state, starting in 2023, Primorsky Krai and, starting in 2024, seven other Far East regions with birth rates below the macroregional average will implement an additional support measure: 1 million rubles toward mortgage repayments for the birth of a third or subsequent child. Over the past three years, 5,000 large families have reduced their debt burden. This focus on the birth of third and subsequent children has yielded positive results. While the total fertility rate for third and subsequent children increased by 1% across Russia from 2022 to 2025, it increased by 8% in Primorsky Krai and by 6% in the seven other pilot regions. This financial incentive mechanism has been recognized as effective and has been included in the federal "demographic menu" of the national "Family" project for regions with low birth rates.

The development of microelectronics in the Far East was discussed. "Today, our country is continuing a special military operation and needs to learn how to produce components. There are a number of instructions related to the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, together with the Far East Development Committee, to explore the issue of supporting microelectronics companies," said Yuri Trutnev.

Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov proposed developing and approving a program for the development of electronics in the Far Eastern Federal District. This program would consolidate support measures from the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, the governments of the Far Eastern Federal District, and interested organizations, and would allow for a systematic approach to state support for electronics projects. According to him, six electronics projects have been developed at the Ministry of Industry and Trade headquarters, and two projects have become residents of the Primorye and Khabarovsk priority development areas, respectively.

Financial support measures for investment projects in the microelectronics sector were discussed. Non-financial support measures for microelectronics projects from the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East will include incentives in priority development areas (PDAs), and starting in 2027, investors will be provided with land plots and infrastructure through the Far East Development Fund (KRDV) under a unified preferential regime.

Measures to improve the efficiency of electricity and heat supply to residents of the Far East and optimize subsidies for tariff differences were discussed. "The current tariff subsidy mechanism for residents overburdens regional budgets (budget subsidies increased 2.4-fold between 2018 and 2025, from 44 billion to 105 billion rubles). This leads to increased debt to energy suppliers. Regional budgets currently owe almost 40 billion rubles to RusHydro," said Yuri Trutnev.

Following the discussion, Yury Trutnev instructed the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, together with the Ministry of Energy and the Far Eastern regions, to conduct an inventory of electricity and heat supply facilities in order to create a single, unified register of energy supply facilities, update plans to improve energy supply efficiency, and optimize the subsidization of the inter-tariff difference. They also instructed them to consider the possibility of prioritizing electricity supply facilities for their comprehensive modernization, including by providing for a mechanism for compensating costs from 2026 through dividends from PJSC RusHydro, with subsequent reimbursement from 2028 by PJSC RusHydro from the "Far Eastern surcharge." The Ministry of Construction, together with the Far Eastern regions, was instructed to ensure the development of regional programs to improve heat supply efficiency, including through the comprehensive modernization and reconstruction of heat supply facilities, while identifying funding sources and mechanisms, including treasury loans. The Russian Ministry of Energy and the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East have been instructed to prepare proposals to optimize fuel supply logistics, including by establishing a mechanism for centralized fuel procurement.

"We need to build new energy capacity and improve the efficiency of existing ones. We also need to improve energy supply logistics. Furthermore, we see a number of projects where certain technological improvements could lead to significant savings. This is also a goal. To this end, we plan to use funds received from RusHydro's dividends, which we decided not to pay this year," concluded Yuri Trutnev.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev met with Irkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev. The main topics of discussion were the development of the regional agro-industrial complex, as well as environmental and nature management issues. The Irkutsk Region is implementing activities under the federal projects "Circular Economy," "Clean Air," "Water of Russia," and "Forest Preservation."

The meeting focused on organizing a solid municipal waste management system. Currently, 28 solid municipal waste management facilities operate in the Irkutsk Region, and new capacities are planned for commissioning as part of the national project. Dmitry Patrushev instructed that efforts in this area be stepped up, specifically to work with the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the Russian Ecological Operator to monitor the construction of a waste sorting complex in Angarsk on schedule. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized that this facility will play a vital role in ensuring public comfort and achieving the relevant indicators of the "Environmental Well-Being" national project.

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The government designated the Ministry of Economic Development as responsible for maintaining the register of intermediary digital platforms. The corresponding decree was signed on January 22.

Platforms included in the Ministry's registry are required to comply with the new requirements of the Law on the Platform Economy. This law comes into force in October 2026 and, as Deputy Prime Minister and Head of the Government Staff Dmytro Grigorenko notes, will become the basis for protecting the rights of buyers and sellers on digital intermediary platforms.

"To comply with the new legal requirements, the state is already providing businesses with a number of ready-made tools. For example, platforms included in the register will be required to identify sellers before allowing access to the platform through the Unified Identification and Authentication System (ESIA) or other state registries. Product cards will also be required to verify the presence of certificates of conformity and declarations of conformity, as well as seller registration in the State Information System for Labeling (GIS MT). These measures are aimed at combating counterfeiting on intermediary digital platforms," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

Furthermore, this law creates a unified legal framework for the further development of such platforms in Russia. For example, if a platform complies with the requirements for relationships with partners—contractors/self-employed individuals (no fixed work schedule, the contractor's right to decide when and where to accept orders, etc.), then platforms included in the registry are "immune" from being reclassified as employment relationships.

The purpose of the registry is to account for the largest digital intermediary platforms. It will be published on the Ministry of Economic Development's website. The main criteria for inclusion in the registry are described in the law itself (the platform provides the technical capability to place an offer, conclude a transaction, and process payment). In addition, the Government will approve additional criteria; the corresponding government act has already been submitted to the Ministry of Economic Development. These criteria will concern the number of users, partners, and transaction volume.

Rules for verifying seller information and product card information are also undergoing interdepartmental approval. All draft regulations are subject to mandatory, detailed discussions with businesses. For this purpose, a working group on the platform economy has been established under the Government. It includes major business associations, digital platforms, traditional retailers, online tourism services, taxi companies, and representatives of industry associations.

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A total of 3.9 billion rubles will be allocated to provide pensions to citizens living in the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions. A corresponding order has been signed.

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Resolution of December 30, 2025 No. 2229

Russia is launching a program of subsidized loans for projects to build charging hubs for electric vehicles using direct current (DC). Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree approving the rules for providing subsidies for this purpose.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the Government meeting, January 22, 2026

Thanks to the subsidy, the investor will receive a preferential loan rate of 8% per annum. The loan will be issued for a term of up to five years. The funds can be used, among other things, to purchase or lease the appropriate land, acquire the necessary equipment, as well as for the delivery, installation, and connection of the charging hub to the power grid.

The charging hub will include at least 10 charging stations with power balancing, allowing electric vehicles to be serviced simultaneously. Charging stations using direct current (fast chargers) can charge an electric vehicle's battery to 80% capacity in 20-30 minutes. The hub can be located within residential areas or on highways. In this case, the charging hub must be located on the same plot of land (or adjacent to it) as a permanent food service outlet and restroom.

Commenting on the decision takenGovernment meeting on January 22Mikhail Mishustin noted that 150 million rubles will be allocated from the federal budget in 2026 to subsidize preferential loans.

"Only those investors who use equipment and software exclusively of Russian origin will be eligible for preferential financing," the Prime Minister clarified.

The head of the cabinet emphasized that this new support instrument will create significant added value in the economy and facilitate technological development.

The work is being carried out within the framework of the federal project "Production of Innovative Transport", which is part of the national project "Industrial Support of Transport Mobility".

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Order No. 50-r of January 21, 2026

Systematic support for agricultural enterprises remains a priority for the Government. In 2026, an additional 26.5 billion rubles will be allocated from the federal budget for the implementation of the preferential lending program for farmers. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the corresponding order.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the Government meeting, January 22, 2026

Among the purposes for which federal funding is allocated is subsidizing loans to farmers for seasonal fieldwork, including the purchase of fuel, seeds, and mineral fertilizers for the sowing campaign. Federal funds will also be used to support preferential loan rates for dairy farmers.

“We hope that such state support will improve the sustainability of farms and enable them to meet food security objectives in terms of milk and dairy products, as well as continue to harvest good crops,” Mikhail Mishustin noted, commenting on the decision taken atGovernment meeting on January 22.

Taking into account the allocated funds, the total volume of subsidized preferential loans for farmers from the federal budget will amount to 150.1 billion rubles.

The work is being carried out within the framework of the state program for the development of agriculture.

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Access to some social infrastructure facilities in the region is currently restricted, including 17 kindergartens and 14 schools.

To expedite the cyclone cleanup effort, at the request of Yuri Trutnev, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Primorye, Sakhalin, and Moscow have provided snow removal equipment. The Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief (EMERCOM of Russia) has provided an Il-76 aircraft to transport the specialized equipment, which has already delivered the first equipment to Kamchatka.

However, some of the heavy equipment, due to its size, cannot be transported on the Il-76. Therefore, Yuri Trutnev approached the Ministry of Defense with a request to allocate an An-124 Ruslan aircraft. Defense Minister Andrei Belousov assured Yuri Trutnev that the necessary aircraft would be provided.

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Expanding federal highways with traffic separation is one of the key development vectors for the road network, enshrined in the Transport Strategy to 2030. In 2025, the Federal Road Agency (Rosavtodor), as part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, upgraded more than 310 km of its roads to four and six lanes. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Expanding the roadways of federal highways remains a priority in road management. This is essential for the socioeconomic development of regions and the country as a whole: growing traffic flows require increased road capacity, which ensures uninterrupted communication between cities, improves road safety, expedites freight transport, and improves logistics. Under the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' Rosavtodor has expanded more than 310 km of federal highways to four and six lanes by 2025, including more than 120 km through reconstruction and 190 km through major repairs," said Marat Khusnullin.

The conversion of federal highways to four- and six-lane design also promotes the development of interregional connections and makes travel within the country convenient and attractive for everyone.

"The development of domestic tourism is driving a large-scale modernization of the federal road network, where a systematic conversion from two to four or more lanes transforms interregional routes into comfortable tourist corridors. In 2025 alone, eight key roadway widening projects were commissioned on Rosavtodor's federal road network as part of the reconstruction. This work will continue this year. Plans also call for the opening of another eight such projects, totaling 76.5 km, after the reconstruction. This will not only improve travel speeds along key transport arteries and the quality of service infrastructure, but also create truly attractive conditions for millions of Russians, who will be able to discover the incredible beauty of their country with a high level of safety and comfort," said Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

An integrated approach to work ensures safety and comfort for all road users.

"Rosavtodor is systematically expanding federal highways to four or more lanes in all regions of the country. In 2025, key projects included sections of the R-158 in the Nizhny Novgorod Region, the M-2 in the Oryol Region, the M-5 in the Chelyabinsk Region, the A-181 in the Leningrad Region, and many others. The work on these projects was comprehensive: in addition to widening and resurfacing, road workers constructed interchanges and installed transition and acceleration lanes, medians and side barriers, installed local wastewater treatment plants, lighting systems, and noise barriers. This approach is aimed at the most important thing—preserving the lives and health of all road users," noted Roman Novikov, head of the Federal Road Agency.

In the Oryol region, over 15 kilometers of the M-2 "Crimea" federal highway, from km 422 to 437, were widened to four lanes during major repairs. Here, specialists not only widened the roadway but also straightened the longitudinal profile and separated oncoming traffic with barriers. Bus stops, electric lighting lines, sidewalks, pedestrian crossings, and traffic lights were installed. New culverts, gutters, and ditches were installed to ensure stormwater drainage.

Similar work was carried out on a 9-kilometer section of the M-2 "Crimea" highway in the Tula region – on the northern approach to Tula.

In the Voronezh Region, a section of the R-298 Kursk-Voronezh highway, from km 196 to 209, has been widened to four lanes. Following the overhaul, the total width in both directions has increased to 14 meters.

In anticipation of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, federal road workers reopened sections of the M-9 "Baltia" federal highway in the Tver and Moscow regions after major repairs. The entire route from Moscow to the Rzhev Memorial to the Soviet Soldier now has four or more lanes.

In the Nizhny Novgorod Region, 23 km of the federal highway R-158 Nizhny Novgorod – Saratov was converted to four-lane as part of a major overhaul. From km 77 to km 104, transitional/express lanes were installed at 11 junctions of local roads, and 12 bus stops with access bays and sidewalks were added near populated areas and summer cottage communities. One of the key solutions was the construction of five single-level interchanges, providing convenient U-turns and safe changes of direction.

In the Penza Region, a section of the R-208 Tambov-Penza federal highway (from km 147 to 157) widened to four lanes was opened to traffic ahead of schedule. The major repairs upgraded the road's category from category three to category two, more than doubling its capacity.

In the Omsk region, approximately 10 km of the R-254 Irtysh Highway (the southern bypass of Omsk) has been widened to four lanes. At the major overhaul site, specialists separated oncoming traffic flows with a central metal barrier, installed three turning loops, and installed 314 lighting poles.

In the Chelyabinsk region, a 14-kilometer section of the M-5 "Ural" highway (from km 1564 to 1578) was widened from two to four lanes as part of a reconstruction project. Drilling and blasting operations were a key part of the reconstruction. These were necessary to smooth out existing elevation changes and change the road's landscape.

In the Leningrad Region, the section between kilometers 124 and 130 of the A-181 "Scandinavia" highway was widened from two to six lanes. In addition, federal road workers built a two-level interchange, an overpass at the intersection with the regional Ogonki-Streltsovo-Tolokonnikovo road, and a six-lane bridge over the Perovka River.

In the Chechen Republic, the southern approach to Grozny, part of the R-217 "Kavkaz" highway, has been upgraded to a four-lane road. The roadway has been widened from 7 to 14 meters between kilometers 0 and 8.

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Since 2021, regions have received the "Infrastructure Menu" financial support package, launched by the government to create comfortable living conditions for residents. These instruments include infrastructure budget loans (IBK), special treasury loans (STL), treasury infrastructure loans (TIL), concessional loans from the National Welfare Fund (NWF), and infrastructure bonds.

"The regional development instruments launched by the Government are consistently yielding positive results. Thanks to the infrastructure menu mechanisms, schools and clinics, roads and bridges are being built, housing and utilities systems are being modernized, public transportation is being updated, and tourism infrastructure, industrial technology parks, and special economic zones are being created. All these measures contribute to improving the standard of living of Russians. Since 2021, approximately 2,200 facilities and events have been commissioned and completed in the regions using infrastructure loans, preferential loans from the National Welfare Fund, and infrastructure bonds, as well as over 8,300 new units of public transportation," noted Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

The Ministry of Construction acts as the curator of infrastructure development programs within the infrastructure menu.

"We have allocated a total of 1 trillion rubles through the IBC to 83 regions for the implementation of more than 960 projects. By 2040, this is expected to enable the commissioning of 120 million square meters of housing, create over 498,000 jobs, attract over 10.9 trillion rubles in extra-budgetary investment, and ensure budget revenues of over 2.3 trillion rubles in taxes and non-tax payments. Furthermore, 190 billion rubles from the IBC funds have been allocated to 79 regions for the implementation of 579 projects and activities. Financing for 84 regions totaling almost 360 billion rubles in the form of CFCs has also been approved. These funds will be used to implement 257 projects. Work on reviewing applications from the regions is ongoing. "Overall, between 2025 and 2030, we plan to provide regions with 1 trillion rubles in treasury infrastructure loans," emphasized First Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Alexander Lomakin.

The public-law company "Territorial Development Fund" is the operator of the program for the modernization of municipal infrastructure using preferential loans from the National Welfare Fund, and also participates in the implementation of the infrastructure loan program.

"To date, 984 projects and activities have been completed in Russia using infrastructure loans (650 under the IBC, 316 under the SKK, and 18 under the KIK) in the areas of utilities, social infrastructure, road construction, and other infrastructure vital to citizens. Furthermore, under the housing and utilities modernization program using funds from the National Welfare Fund, 1,174 projects have been commissioned in the regions since 2022, including over 1,400 kilometers of utility networks and 278 site-specific projects," said Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

The housing and utilities modernization program, using funds from the National Welfare Fund, provides preferential loans totaling 150 billion rubles to 76 regions for the implementation of 258 projects.

DOM.RF is currently implementing infrastructure bond projects in 29 regions. The amount of preferential loans under these projects is 200 billion rubles. To date, 33 projects have been commissioned, including four transport infrastructure projects, five road infrastructure projects, 17 utility infrastructure projects, five social infrastructure projects, and two tourism infrastructure projects.

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On January 21, the sixth season of the All-Russian sports project competition "You're in the Game" kicked off. Its launch was announced by Mikhail Degtyarev, Minister of Sport and Chairman of the Russian Olympic Committee. The ceremony, held at the Megasport Sports Palace in Moscow, was also attended by VTB United League President Sergey Kushchenko; VTB United League CEO and Russian basketball player, two-time Olympic, World, and European Championship medalist Ilona Korstin; PBC CSKA President Andrei Vatutin; and Andrei Kirilenko, President of the Russian Basketball Federation, Olympic bronze medalist, European champion, three-time Russian champion, and NBA player and record holder.

"You're in the Game" launches numerous projects across a wide range of sports, including an increasing number of basketball initiatives each year. To draw additional attention to this sport and highlight its accessibility for everyone, the ceremony was timed to coincide with a vibrant and spectacular event: Mikhail Degtyarev took the symbolic faceoff before the start of a VTB United League basketball game between CSKA and Uralmash.

"President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has set a goal for us: by 2030, at least 70% of Russian citizens should regularly engage in physical fitness and sports. The "You're in the Game" competition is one of the key contributors to achieving this goal. With each season, it grows in scale: the number of participants grows, and projects in new sports areas emerge. Over the past five seasons, the competition has received over 21,000 applications from across the country. Importantly, these include projects already developing adaptive and phygital sports, reviving our traditional sports. We invite the creators of outstanding sports projects to participate in the sixth season and receive additional support for their implementation!" emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The main goal of the "You're in the Game" competition is to identify and recognize outstanding and promising projects that help engage Russians in sports. "You're in the Game" is held annually under the state program "Sport of Russia" with the support of the Ministry of Sport.

The launch of the new season of the "You're in the Game" competition is part of the Ministry of Sport's systematic efforts to engage citizens in regular physical activity. Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized that sport helps shape character and instills healthy lifestyle values. This is precisely the goal of the "You're in the Game" competition, which is held as part of the comprehensive state program "Sport of Russia."

The sixth season features a substantial prize pool: nomination winners will receive 500,000 rubles each, and the Grand Prix winner will receive 1 million rubles. In addition to financial support, participants will have access to an educational accelerator, assistance from industry experts, and consultations on project refinement and partner acquisition. All of this provides valuable support for their initiatives.

Over five seasons, the competition has brought together thousands of projects in areas such as mass, youth, and adaptive sports, support for veterans of the Soviet Military District, and more. The projects participating in the competition unite over 20 million people across the country. Among them are the creators of both small, local initiatives and large-scale projects and comprehensive digital solutions. For many of them, the Ministry of Sport's support through the competition has provided a powerful impetus for development and scaling," noted Mikhail Degtyarev.

The sixth season of the competition features five main nominations: "Starting Point," "Scale," "Children in Sports," "Transformation in Sports," and "Unlimited Possibilities," as well as three nominations from the competition's partners: "Corporate Sports," "Sports Tourism," and "Media."

The winners will receive cash prizes, and the projects selected by public vote will be awarded special prizes.

"By its sixth season, the 'You're in the Game' competition has built a unique community of like-minded people inspired by sports. For them, participating in the competition is a wonderful opportunity to prove themselves, make a name for their project, and expand its reach. This year, we've increased the prize fund—the winners of each of the five main categories will receive 500,000 rubles to develop their projects, and the Grand Prix winner will receive 1 million rubles. We look forward to exciting and vibrant projects that engage people in an active lifestyle, and we wish good luck to all the contestants!" said Sofia Malyavina, CEO of the National Priorities nonprofit organization.

Each season, participants' projects are evaluated by leading industry experts. This time, the "You're in the Game" expert council included: five-time Olympic synchronized swimming champion, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Sports of the Kaliningrad Region Natalya Ishchenko, Minister of Sports of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Dmitry Kabaylo, Olympic speed skating champion Svetlana Zhurova, Olympic medalist, choreographer, producer of ice shows and sporting events Ilya Averbukh, Olympic cross-country skiing champion Alexander Legkov, Honored Journalist and Advisor to the Minister of Sports of Russia on a voluntary basis Dmitry Guberniev, sports entrepreneur, co-founder of MoiFitness.rf, the BRICS Marathon League, Ironstar, and Rosa Run Vladimir Voloshin, multiple Russian and international champion in bodybuilding and fitness, Honored Master of Sports and Honored Coach of Russia Dmitry Yashankin, and former captain of the Russian national rugby team and host of the show "Super Ninja" Vasily Artemyev. This way, project authors will receive feedback from a large team of true professionals.

As part of the competition, semi-finalists and finalists undergo training in an educational accelerator, the program of which is being developed by the Russian International Olympic University. Participants work with subject-matter experts and mentors, gain practical knowledge in sports and project management, participate in a series of educational webinars, and receive extensive feedback necessary for refining and further scaling their initiatives. Information support and audience engagement will be a significant asset.

The competition is open to any Russian citizen over 18 years of age who permanently resides in the Russian Federation, as well as Russian legal entities and individual entrepreneurs implementing sports projects, including family projects involving children under 18. To apply, please complete the form on the website tyvigre.rf.

Applications for the sixth season of the All-Russian Sports Project Competition "You're in the Game" will be accepted until March 31, 2026. The awards ceremony will take place in Moscow in the summer of 2026.

Detailed information about the sixth season of "You're in the Game" will be published on the competition's official website, tyvigre.rf.

The All-Russian sports projects competition "You're in the Game" is held by the National Priorities ANO with the support of the Ministry of Sport under the state program "Sport of Russia."

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