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Following a meeting on the aftermath of the extreme snowfall in Kamchatka Krai, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev issued a number of instructions to federal ministries and agencies. Far Eastern regions are prepared to provide specialized equipment for snowfall relief efforts.

Kamchatka Krai Governor Vladimir Solodov, Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic Alexey Chekunkov, Sakhalin Oblast Governor Valery Limarenko, Deputy Minister for Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief Viktor Yatsutsenko, and other representatives of federal ministries and agencies participated in the discussion.

"The main task is to provide prompt assistance. It's clear that weather can vary. Sometimes, it creates significant difficulties for people. This is precisely the case in Kamchatka right now. Children can't always get to school. It's not always possible to get to the hospital or the store. We've agreed with our colleagues on the necessary steps," said Yuri Trutnev.

According to Viktor Yatsutsenko, Deputy Minister for Civil Defense, Emergencies, and Disaster Relief, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) team is fully operational in the region and is equipped with all the necessary equipment and resources to respond to this type of emergency. During the response, special attention is being paid to ensuring the uninterrupted operation of essential facilities and social infrastructure.

Emergency recovery operations are underway in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Road crews are clearing the road network, prioritizing access roads to socially significant facilities, and removing snow. The road situation is being monitored by the emergency response team.

Currently, 132 units of equipment are being used to clear the street and road network in three municipalities, including: Yelizovsky Municipal District – 45 units, Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Urban District – 64 units, Vilyuchinsky Urban District – 23 units.

Targeted assistance is provided to the population, including those with limited mobility, to clear the areas around residential buildings and driveways.

A RSChS group of over 500 personnel and 180 pieces of equipment has been deployed to the response. Additional reserves of forces and resources have been formed.

At the direction of Yuri Trutnev, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has allocated a special aircraft to transport specialized equipment from Sakhalin to Kamchatka. Specifically, ten pieces of equipment are planned to be urgently transported to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, including Ural-4320 and DEM 133 snowplows, Amkodor-352 and SEM 639 loaders, and a TCM 350 auger rotor.

"The Ministry of Emergency Situations is providing an Il-76 aircraft, which will transport several specialized vehicles to assist with snow removal. This equipment will be provided by Sakhalin. We have agreed with Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Igorevich Limarenko that he will provide nine units of equipment. They will then be reimbursed from federal funds. I spoke with Sergei Semyonovich Sobyanin and asked him to also assist. He said he would instruct his road services, and assistance will be provided," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

Yuri Trutnev instructed the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, in conjunction with other federal ministries, to work on the transportation of ten units of specialized snow removal equipment provided by the Moscow city government to Kamchatka Krai.

At the Deputy Prime Minister's request, Primorsky Krai will provide specialized snow removal equipment. Khabarovsk Krai leadership is working on providing assistance to Kamchatka.

Vladimir Solodov, Governor of Kamchatka Krai, reported on the situation in the region. "Kamchatka has faced severe trials from the elements: an unprecedented series of powerful cyclones has seriously tested its resilience. In these challenging conditions, utility and road services are working around the clock, pushing their limits. Concerned residents, rescuers, military personnel, and volunteers have come to the rescue. Medical and energy workers are demonstrating true courage, performing their duties in extreme situations. All resources have been mobilized to address the aftermath of the storm. I express my sincere gratitude to Yuri Petrovich Trutnev for his attention to the region's problems and the support he has provided. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has responded and is now on the front lines of the fight against the elements," the Governor said.

The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has agreed to provide the Kamchatka Territory with four all-terrain vehicles for medical personnel.

In the spring, the Russian Ministry of Transport, together with the leadership of the Kamchatka Krai, will assess the condition of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky street network in terms of transport restoration, highway restoration, and street road network restoration, and will determine the procedure for allocating assistance for restoration.

Legal regulation of emergency response was discussed. The Kamchatka Krai leadership, together with the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources, agreed on the feasibility of establishing temporary snow storage sites. Amendments to departmental regulations of Rospotrebnadzor and the Russian Ministry of Construction were discussed to classify snow without reagents as a different waste class. These proposals are being promptly reviewed with the Kamchatka leadership.

"Unfortunately, we regularly encounter situations where regulatory documents don't align. This happened, among other things, during the fires in Yakutia. It happened when a train derailed on the Trans-Siberian Railway. It suddenly turns out we can't reinforce the track bed because we can't take rock from the quarry. Now we have to figure out what to do with snow in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. The same problems arise during forest fires, when we learn that bypass lanes around populated areas can't be built. These are regulatory issues; the paperwork needs to be written correctly. This needs to be done. These paperwork primarily relate to legislative work in the field of ecology and environmental protection. I respect this work, but nevertheless, during emergency situations where human life and health are at risk, this regulation should be handled by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, not the Ministry of Natural Resources. A whole range of restrictions must be eliminated. Moreover, it was eliminated quickly and without delay,” emphasized Yuri Trutnev.

As a reminder, powerful cyclones from the Sea of Okhotsk impacted the Kamchatka Krai. From December 27, 2025, to January 17, 2026, more than 4.5 times the monthly average precipitation fell. Snow depth in some areas of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky reached over 2.5 meters, with drifts exceeding five meters. According to the Hydrometeorological Center, similar snowfalls were recorded in Kamchatka more than 50 years ago.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Andrey Turchak, Head of the Altai Republic. The main topics of discussion were the situation in the agricultural sector and ensuring environmental well-being in the region.

In 2025, the federal budget allocated for supporting the agro-industrial complex and rural development in the Altai Republic amounted to 1 billion rubles. This year, funding has been increased and will reach approximately 1.4 billion rubles.

Improving the quality of life in rural areas is a priority for the region. Therefore, the region is participating in the state program "Integrated Development of Rural Areas." In 2025, improvement projects affected villages in the Ust-Koksinsky and Choisky districts. In 2026, construction of a school and kindergarten will continue in the village of Elekmonar, and repairs to the central water supply system will begin in the village of Shebalino. Dmitry Patrushev noted the need for increased oversight to ensure the timely and high-quality implementation of the program's activities.

The Deputy Prime Minister and the regional governor also discussed environmental issues. As part of the national project "Environmental Well-Being," the Altai Republic is participating in two federal projects: "Circular Economy" and "Forest Conservation." 460 million rubles are planned to be allocated from the federal budget for these purposes by 2030.

The project envisages the introduction of facilities for the processing, recycling, and disposal of municipal solid waste, as well as reforestation activities, the provision of forest firefighting equipment, the care of forest crops, the development of forest seed production facilities and nurseries, and the creation of a seed reserve. For example, a greenhouse complex is planned for 2026 in the Turochak forestry. It will grow coniferous seedlings, primarily pine and cedar.

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First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov instructed the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, to work on the procurement of domestically produced school buses from the federal budget in 2026, as well as their distribution across Russia's regions.

The school bus fleet renewal program for 2025–2030 is being implemented in accordance with the Russian President's directive to annually purchase at least 3,000 new, domestically produced, highly localized school buses from budgetary funds for priority use in small towns and rural areas.

As a reminder, in 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Trade delivered approximately 3,100 school buses worth over 11 billion rubles to educational institutions in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Thanks to a government decision in December 2024, the corresponding purchase was fully funded in advance, facilitating the timely production of the equipment at domestic enterprises—AZ NAZ, PAZ, KAVZ, and UAZ.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev addressed the plenary session of the 17th Congress of the National Union of Milk Producers. The Deputy Prime Minister summarized the year's results, outlined key objectives for the segment's further development, and answered questions from industry representatives.

"The dairy sector continues to grow steadily. According to preliminary data, 2025 was a record year for us. Raw milk production in Russia reached 34.3 million tons. This is the highest level in almost 30 years. The increased volume of raw materials allows us to ensure full utilization of processing plants. Positive production trends have been maintained across the main categories of dairy products. In particular, the output of powdered and drinking milk has increased, and the production of butter, cheese, and cottage cheese has increased. Thus, our domestic market is provided with a wide range of dairy products. And this contributed to the continued positive trend in per capita milk consumption last year," noted Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that domestic production volumes allow for stronger trade ties with foreign partners. From 2019 to 2024, export revenue from Russian dairy products increased by 60%, and last year, it increased by another 13%, with some products experiencing growth of nearly 30%.

During his speech, Dmitry Patrushev recalled that the Russian President's decree on national development goals sets a new benchmark for increasing agricultural production. Based on this, according to the Ministry of Agriculture's calculations, at least 38.5 million tons of raw milk must be produced annually by 2030.

This requires working to maintain the industry's investment appeal. The government, for its part, is providing extensive financial support to the dairy sector. Preliminary financial support for 2025 is estimated at 77 billion rubles, double the 2020 level.

The range of government support instruments is constantly expanding and adapting to the current situation. Specifically, preferential lending for milk producers has been maintained, with borrowers able to obtain loans at rates of up to 6.8%. Furthermore, subsidies for the export of priority dairy products will continue in 2026. Other mechanisms, including partial reimbursement of costs for the construction of dairy complexes, also remain available.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, increasing milk and dairy production requires reducing production costs. In the processing sector, this can be achieved primarily through further robotization of processes, and in livestock farming, by reducing product and resource losses. This requires improving the quality of feed and further automating production.

Strengthening genetic potential is also crucial. To this end, the state is encouraging the development of genomic selection as part of the national project "Technological Support for Food Security." Breeding farms are reimbursed up to 70% of the costs of molecular genetic testing of cattle.

The research results will be entered into the federal state information system for breeding resources, which will be operational on March 1 of this year and will form the basis for the creation of Russia's first domestic database of breeding animals.

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Anastasia Yudina. Republic of Buryatia.

Following the third season of the "Far East – Land of Adventure" competition, 859 films were submitted for jury evaluation, almost 50% more than in the second season. This was announced by the project's initiator, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev.

"The Far East and the Arctic are amazing territories with unique nature. More and more Russians are visiting these areas: in the first 10 months of 2025 (January to October) alone, tourist flow to the Far Eastern Federal District regions amounted to approximately 6.4 million people. To attract more tourists, we created a special competition – 'The Far East – Land of Adventure.' And we see that the competition is growing in popularity every year – more travel films are submitted for judging. This year, special attention was given to the special category 'Paths of Victory' – Russia celebrated the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War," said Yuri Trutnev.

The deadline for applications for the third season of the competition was January 15, 2026. Sakhalin Oblast led the Far Eastern Federal District in terms of the number of films filmed, with 177 videos submitted, followed by Primorsky Krai with 121 films, Kamchatka Krai with 83 films, and Khabarovsk Krai with 70 films. Fifty-nine videos were submitted about travel in the Republic of Buryatia, 51 short films about Amur Oblast, 50 films about the Sakha Republic (Yakutia) (including seven in the "Arctic Journey" category), and 35 videos about the Jewish Autonomous Oblast. Participants submitted 32 films about tourist routes in Zabaikalsky Krai, 28 films about Chukotka Autonomous Okrug (including six in the "Arctic Journey" category), and 20 videos about Magadan Oblast.

Anna Kaminskaya. Sakhalin Oblast.

Among the Arctic regions, the largest number of video entries were about travel in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (27 films), the Murmansk Region (24 films), and the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug (19 videos). Eighteen participants from the Nenets Autonomous Okrug submitted their entries, 16 videos were about travel in the Arkhangelsk Region, 13 about the Republic of Karelia, 11 about tourist routes in the Komi Republic, and five videos about the Krasnoyarsk Krai.

The "Walking Trip" category received the most submissions, with 492 films. The "Water Trip" category received 92 videos, the "Winter Trip" category received 90, and the "Arctic Trip" category received 146 films.

Additionally, 39 films have been selected for the special "Paths of Victory" category. Participants who have made a film for the "Paths of Victory" special category may also be considered for prizes in the main categories of the "Far East – Land of Adventure" competition.

The jury will now begin its work. Until the end of February, it will review the short films submitted by the participants and determine the winners in the main and special categories, as well as the winner of the competition's grand prize of 3 million rubles. Films from all participating films, regardless of whether they win a prize, will be added to the interactive travel map on the website. travelerdv.rf.

The awards ceremony for the winners of the third season of the all-Russian competition for the best trip to the Far East and Arctic, "Far East – Land of Adventure," will take place in March 2026.

The competition is supported by the Office of the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, and the Social Initiatives Development Fund.

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The register of capital construction projects for 2026–2028, part of the state program "Construction," has been signed by the Russian Ministry of Construction. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced this.

"One of our most important tasks is the systematic development of infrastructure and improving the quality of life for citizens. The register of capital construction projects is focused on this, among other things. It is based on socially significant projects: the construction and reconstruction of highways, the creation of new healthcare and education capacities, and the introduction of modern cultural and sports facilities. By 2026, the register is planned to cover more than 1,000 targeted facilities and events. Funding will be provided through 34 state programs and five non-program areas," said Marat Khusnullin.

The register contains both individual, address-specific objects and consolidated events.

The largest number of projects in the upcoming three-year cycle—over 300—are planned under the "Transport System Development" program. This includes the construction and reconstruction of highways, bridges, and railway infrastructure.

A significant amount of work is also planned in other key areas: over 140 targeted projects in scientific and technological development, approximately 100 in healthcare, approximately 50 in culture, and approximately 40 in education. A separate, important block includes approximately 90 targeted projects under the Crimea and Sevastopol development program.

The registry was compiled as part of the preparation of the federal budget for 2026–2028, in collaboration with responsible executors of state programs and chief administrators of budget funds.

"The priority in compiling the register, as before, is the timely commissioning of facilities. All ongoing projects have been secured, guaranteeing their completion and the delivery of planned social and infrastructure benefits to citizens. The key criteria for selecting projects were compliance with the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation and the Prime Minister of Russia, reducing the volume of unfinished construction, and prioritizing the completion of ongoing projects," said Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing, and Utilities Yuri Gordeyev.

The Russian Ministry of Construction oversees the comprehensive state program "Construction" and is responsible for coordinating its work starting in 2022.

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Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators (VOIR), Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, and Chairman of the Central Council of VOIR, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education Vladimir Kononov congratulated the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators on its 94th anniversary.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted the society's contribution to the development of Russian invention and its assistance in the implementation of new technologies and developments.

"President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin emphasized that VOIR played a significant role in strengthening domestic industry, infrastructure, and the social sphere. Under the society's auspices, more than 2 million inventions and advanced technical developments were created and implemented into production. Today, in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, VOIR unites over 100,000 like-minded individuals from 82 regions of Russia. I wish the All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators continued to support talented individuals, make new discoveries, and work successfully for the benefit of Russian science and industry," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

From 2023 to 2025, VOIR held more than 1,500 forums, exhibitions, and conferences across the country.

One of the society's significant events is the "Science and Inventions for Life" festival. It aims to discover promising developments by Russian scientists and promote invention in Russia. The festival takes place in the country's largest cities. Over the past three years, 750,000 people have participated in its events. Over 1,500 innovative developments have been showcased at the festival's exhibition venues.

Another key event in the field of scientific achievement is the All-Russian "Inventor of the Year" competition, held jointly by VOIR and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. The competition aims to discover and promote talented innovators, provide them with opportunities to advance their research, and foster a culture of innovation in the country. Over the past three years, more than 2,500 people have participated in the competition, including employees of enterprises, representatives of scientific institutions, and schoolchildren. The overall economic impact of the inventions and proposals from the 2025 competition participants, according to preliminary estimates, is over 1.6 billion rubles.

Vladimir Kononov, Chairman of the Central Council of VOIR and Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Science and Higher Education, emphasized the strategic importance of developing the inventive movement and the continuity of the organization's traditions: "Today, our society is making a significant contribution to achieving scientific and technological leadership—a priority national goal set by Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. We highly appreciate the head of state's support for our key initiative—the creation of the public-state organization VOIR. The implementation of this project will consolidate the efforts of the state and society in the field of invention, build a systematic effort to engage children, youth, and adults in technical creativity, and more actively promote the development and implementation of new domestic technologies. Throughout its illustrious history, VOIR has deservedly become the bridge that connects the bold ideas of generations of talented innovators with their practical implementation. Happy holiday, colleagues!"

The All-Russian Society of Inventors and Innovators is a public organization whose activities are aimed at developing the potential of Russian invention, assisting in the implementation of new technologies and developments, protecting the interests and rights of inventors and innovators in Russia and abroad, and promoting inventive activity. The organization has been active since January 20, 1932.

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Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Belarus Yuri Shuleiko. The parties discussed cooperation between the two countries in the agricultural sector.

"The Republic of Belarus has traditionally been our closest ally and strategic partner. The leaders of the two countries consistently maintain an intensive, friendly dialogue. Contacts between the heads of government also remain regular," said Dmitry Patrushev.

According to preliminary estimates, trade turnover in agricultural products between the two countries will increase by almost a quarter in 2025.

The meeting discussed measures aimed at maintaining stability in the Union State market. To this end, the countries are jointly approving forecast supply and demand balances for a range of agricultural commodities. Planned supply volumes are being met.

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Andrey Berestyansky has been appointed Director of the Government's Department of Natural Resources, Land Relations, and Agro-Industrial Complex. The order appointing him was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Elena Kovaleva has been relieved of her post at her request due to her transfer to another position.

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Reconstruction of the M-4 "Don" highway in the Rostov Region continues from km 933 to 1024. Particular attention is being paid to the construction of artificial structures. Six of these structures are currently 70% complete, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"Strengthening the country's road infrastructure is a powerful impetus for socioeconomic transformation and directly impacts the quality of life of Russians. As part of this project, we are reconstructing the section from km 933 to km 1024 of the M-4 Don Highway, which is part of the North-South International Transport Corridor. The implementation of this large-scale reconstruction project on the highway leading to the Black Sea and Azov Sea coasts will improve the reliability and throughput of one of the country's key transport routes. Work is currently underway on 20 artificial structures. Their construction completion currently stands at approximately 40%. Meanwhile, work on five overpasses, as well as on the bridge over the Ayuta River at km 1009 of the M-4 Don, is 70% complete," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that bridge workers had completed the installation of monolithic supports and superstructure beams. Waterproofing was completed on several overpasses, and the base course of poured asphalt concrete was laid.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, this road is also used to deliver humanitarian aid to border and reunified regions.

"Construction and installation work is being carried out taking into account the high traffic volume on the expressway. It is organized to minimize the impact on traffic flow and ensure the safety of drivers and passengers. During the reconstruction, we are upgrading all road infrastructure necessary to create comfortable conditions for road users. Specialists have now begun installing new structural elements that meet modern safety and operational requirements," explained Vyacheslav Petushenko.

Reconstruction work is planned to be completed in 2027.

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