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Alexander Novak held a meeting on energy supply for data processing centers.

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak held a meeting on the issue of power supply for data processing centers (DPCs) with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Ministry of Digital Development, relevant government departments, think tanks, and technology companies.

The main topic was the energy supply for data centers to support artificial intelligence. Work on this issue is being carried out in accordance with the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Data centers play a vital role in economic development and ensuring technological sovereignty. This is a strategically important area for businesses and the state, contributing to increased productivity and reliability of IT systems, resource optimization, and increased energy efficiency," noted Alexander Novak.

According to the Ministry of Digital Development and Communications and the Analytical Center under the Government, by 2030, energy consumption in data centers in the country will increase at least 2.5 times – from 1 GW to 2.5 GW.

The meeting participants discussed the necessary measures for the further successful development of artificial intelligence in terms of energy supply.

Following the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister decided to establish a working group led by the Ministry of Energy and involving energy and technology companies and government agencies. The working group will consider various proposals and options for powering data centers for artificial intelligence, including by utilizing existing power capacity and creating new capacity in cooperation with technology companies.

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As part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, 2,500 kilometers of regional and local roads—access roads to small towns—have been brought up to standard in Russia since the beginning of 2025. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin announced this.

"Currently, the unified list of key settlements includes more than 1,500 small towns and villages. We are working diligently to improve the quality of life for local residents, including upgrading road infrastructure and improving road connectivity. Road quality is crucial for small settlements. First and foremost, it means prompt access to medical care, uninterrupted supplies of essential goods, and the ability to travel to the district center for social services. All of this directly impacts the quality of life. This year, under the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' we upgraded 437 access roads to villages, towns, and hamlets, representing 2,500 kilometers of regional and local road networks. We continue to work in this area," said Marat Khusnullin.

High-quality road infrastructure is one of the most important factors in the economic development of areas remote from regional centers. It allows rural areas to attract investment, develop entrepreneurship and tourism, and create new jobs.

"Transport accessibility for small towns stimulates the development of small and medium-sized businesses, facilitates regular trade, and promotes domestic tourism. These factors help foster sustainable socioeconomic development in small towns and support local budgets. By the end of 2025, we will have brought 590 such road facilities, or 3,500 km, up to standard," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

The state pays special attention to the development of rural roads.

"In addition to the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' the country is implementing the state program 'Integrated Development of Rural Areas.' This program includes measures to build and upgrade paved roads leading to small towns, manufacturing, and processing facilities. This year, 170 km of such roads will be built and upgraded, and another 168 km will undergo repairs, including major repairs. By the end of the year, all 388 km of new and upgraded roads will be operational according to the production schedule," said Roman Novikov, head of the Federal Road Agency.

In the Penza Region, the entire planned 2025 road improvement project for small towns has been completed: road workers have reopened 41.5 km of regional highways. For example, a 5.4-kilometer section of the Kondol-Shemysheyka regional highway in the Shemysheysky District has been reopened after repairs. The highway passes through the village of Vorobyovka, home to approximately 300 people.

In the Narovchatsky District, the access road to the village of Bolshoy Koloyar has been brought up to standard. The village is home to the N.M. Ashcheulov Secondary School, the local Community Center, and a first aid station. The repairs extend over 1.5 kilometers. Additionally, as part of the repairs on the Lunino-Issa highway, a 1.5-kilometer access road to the village of Bulychevo was upgraded. The village has a population of approximately 900.

In the Republic of Ingushetia, the access road to the village of Sagopshi from the Kavkaz-Nazran-Malgobek-Nizhny Kurp-Terek highway was completely overhauled. The project is 5.4 km long. The work was completed several months ahead of the contract deadline. Road workers replaced the asphalt pavement, constructed a sidewalk and two bus stops, installed barriers and signal posts, and applied road markings. As a result, the once-rutted road is now smooth, convenient, and safe.

In the Ryazan Region, 8.7 km of roads leading to small towns are being brought up to standard. For example, in the Spassky District, the access road to the village of Ogorodnikovo from the M-5 "Ural" highway was upgraded. The road is approximately 3.7 km long. The road is of great importance to local residents: it provides access to the school and library. It also leads to a memorial dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War.

Additionally, in the Zakharovsky District, the access road to the village of Polivanovo from the Zakharovo-Bolshoe Korovino-Okounkovo-Osovo highway to the Moscow Region border was repaired ahead of schedule. The road is 2 km long. The village has a population of only 154, but this road is especially important to them, as it serves as a school route.

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On October 30, the opening ceremony of the International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist – 2024" will be held in St. Petersburg.

Dear friends!

Welcome to the International Forum and Exhibition "Russian Industrialist".

Over the decades, this large-scale, cross-industry event has proven its relevance and effectiveness, becoming a unique space where experts, representatives of corporations and leading enterprises, science and education, government agencies, and delegates from BRICS countries and friendly states can discuss current topics, exchange experiences and best practices, and conclude partnership agreements.

Achieving technological sovereignty is one of the priority objectives set by the President. Despite existing challenges, domestic industry is demonstrating sustainable growth. Innovations are being created and implemented, competencies in high-tech areas are expanding, production and intellectual potential are being strengthened, and the country's competitiveness and defense capability are being enhanced.

This is the result of the coordinated work of thousands of qualified specialists, on whom the successful implementation of national projects depends. Thanks to your professional knowledge, responsibility, determination, and dedication, new ideas are generated and technological breakthroughs are achieved in key industries.

I am confident that many joint decisions and initiatives will find practical implementation and will give impetus to economic development, business ties, and international cooperation.

M. Mishustin

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Resolution of October 29, 2025 No. 1680

The government continues to implement its roadmap for the introduction of centralized procurement, whereby a specialized organization representing the interests of several government agencies—purchasers of goods, works, or services—serves as the state customer to support government agencies' operations. A resolution has been signed defining a second group of government agencies, consisting of 10 federal ministries and agencies, that are to participate in centralized procurement in 2027.

This group includes the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Sport, the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Culture, Rosobrnadzor, Rostrud, Rosnedra, and Rosmolodezh.

The decision will relieve government agencies of some administrative procedures when conducting tenders, as well as reduce the cost of purchased goods, works, and services due to the large volume of purchases.

The federal state institution “Center for Support of the Activities of the Treasury of Russia” has been designated as the centralized procurement operator for this group.

As a reminder, in November 2024, the Government approved the first group of government agencies scheduled to begin centralized procurement in 2026. These included the Federal Assay Office, the Federal Property Management Agency, the Federal Forestry Agency, the Federal Fisheries Agency, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, the Federal Service for Alcohol Market Control, the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, and the Federal Service for Water Resources.

The third group, which will include all ministries and departments not included in the first two groups, must be determined by December 1, 2026. It is expected that they will begin operating under the centralized procurement regime starting in 2028.

The signed resolution is necessary for the implementation of the state program "Public Finance Management and Regulation of Financial Markets."

The signed document amends Government Resolution No. 892 of June 19, 2020.

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During the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the Republic of Korea, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexei Overchuk visited the parish of the Holy Royal Passion-Bearers in Gyeongju.

The delegation was accompanied by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Korea Georgy Zinoviev and staff of the Russian embassy.

The guests were greeted by His Eminence Archbishop Feofan of Korea, Administrator of the Korean Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, and representatives of the local community. His Eminence gave Alexey Overchuk and Georgy Zinoviev a tour of the church, during which he spoke about the history and current life of the Orthodox community, which cares for Russian-speaking believers and Korean Orthodox Christians. Particular attention was paid to the Korean Diocese's efforts to preserve spiritual and cultural ties with Russia.

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1. On the draft federal law “On the organization of control and supervisory activities in relation to local government bodies and local government officials and on amendments to the Federal Law “On the general principles of organizing local self-government in a unified system of public authority” October 29, 2025.

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The following issues are planned to be considered at the meeting: October 29, 2025.

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On the section from the 643rd to the 654th km of the R-228 Syzran-Saratov-Volgograd highway in the Volgograd region, major repairs of 11 km of the road were completed ahead of schedule, Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin reported.

"In road maintenance, widening existing roadways is crucial. Given the growing car ownership, increased traffic volume, and increased population mobility, this helps reduce congestion, increases road capacity, and improves driver and passenger comfort. In the Volgograd Region, near the town of Dubovka, on the R-228 Syzran-Saratov-Volgograd highway, major repairs have been completed on an 11-kilometer section, including 7 kilometers widened to four lanes. Remarkably, road workers completed the task a year ahead of schedule. Up to 30,000 vehicles used this section daily. Now, it will be able to handle up to 40,000 vehicles per day. This work will have a very positive impact on travel efficiency and convenience, and will also be an important step in strengthening the region's transport links and stimulating its future growth," said Marat Khusnullin.

To improve traffic safety, a centerline barrier with anti-glare screens and nearly 8 (7.9) kilometers of electric lighting lines were installed. Additionally, three U-turn loops were added at km 647, 650, and 653, and transitional/accelerated lanes were installed at seven exits and junctions.

In Dubovka, at the intersection of Moskovskaya and Yubileynaya Streets, the traffic light was replaced, adding additional sections to regulate pedestrian traffic. For the convenience and safety of local residents, 10 new bus stops were installed, equipped with access bays and pedestrian crossings with zebra markings. Additionally, approximately 800 meters of sidewalks with tactile paving were laid along the entire section, significantly improving accessibility for people with disabilities.

The work was carried out by the Volgograd branch of the Federal State Institution "Moscow-Volgograd Federal Road Administration", which is subordinate to the Federal Road Agency.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the Government Commission on Electric Power Development with the participation of Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, representatives of the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Finance, the Federal Antimonopoly Service, the State Duma, and energy companies.

The parties reviewed the current state of Siberia's energy system and discussed the necessary steps to meet the region's growing electricity needs by 2030. To meet future demand, plans include the construction of a direct current (DC) power bridge with a capacity of up to 1,500 MW, as well as the creation of new generating capacity of over 1,000 MW through a competitive selection process.

"The economy and digital technologies will continue to develop, and energy demand will only increase. Therefore, we need to think long-term and create the necessary infrastructure today," said Alexander Novak.

During the meeting, the parties discussed promising solutions for the construction of new energy facilities in southern Russia, as well as in Moscow and the Moscow region, including a series of thermal power plants designed to meet the growing electricity needs of these regions. In total, 15 generating units with a total capacity of 3,200 MW are planned.

The technical requirements for planned thermal power plants, as well as the modernization of existing facilities and power grids using new technological solutions to increase electricity generation, were discussed.

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In the first nine months of 2025, 25.8 million square meters of non-residential building space were commissioned in Russia. This figure is 14.4% higher than the same period last year, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"A key factor in the balanced development of territories is the construction of non-residential real estate. A modern residential area must include the necessary infrastructure for living, including commercial properties. Thus, as of October 1, 2025, the commissioning of non-residential buildings amounted to 25.8 million square meters, which is 14.4% higher than the 2024 target. This is the result of systematic work to create conditions for business activity and the implementation of investment projects in the regions," noted Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that positive dynamics are observed in most segments in the first nine months of 2025. The largest growth was demonstrated by the commissioning of administrative buildings (80.5%), commercial (31%), and other buildings (27.7%). Agricultural (9.5%) and industrial (2.3%) buildings also increased. Commercial buildings (7.99 million square meters, 31%) and other buildings (6 million square meters, 23.3%) lead the way in terms of commissioning.

Speaking about the regional distribution, Marat Khusnullin noted that the leaders in terms of commissioning among the federal districts remain the Central Federal District with 9.4 million square meters (36.4% of the total commissioning), the Volga Federal District with 4.6 million square meters (17.8%), and the Northwestern Federal District with 2.7 million square meters (10.5%). Moreover, all federal districts are showing positive dynamics compared to the same period in 2024. The Urals Federal District (35.7%), the Far Eastern Federal District (32.3%), and the Siberian Federal District (19.3%) showed the most significant increases.

"In the first nine months of 2025, we observed dynamic growth in non-residential building commissioning across all regions of the country. Among the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, the best results in terms of total non-residential building commissioning were demonstrated by the Moscow Region (3.4 million square meters), Moscow (2.6 million square meters), and St. Petersburg (1.1 million square meters). Combined, the top 10 regions in terms of total non-residential building commissioning in the first nine months of 2025 commissioned 12.5 million square meters, or 48.7% of the total commissioning in the Russian Federation. By the end of the first nine months of 2025, the top 10 regions had commissioned 11.99 million square meters, or 53.3% of the total. This means that we see that the increase in commissioning is not solely due to the leading regions," noted First Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Alexander Lomakin.

In the first nine months of 2025, 19,081 new permits were issued for the construction of non-residential buildings (1.9% of the same period in 2024) for a total area of 48 million square meters, excluding the area of non-residential premises in apartment buildings.

"The largest number of new construction permits were issued for commercial buildings – 6,693 for a total area of 8.8 million square meters. Industrial buildings accounted for the largest area of construction permits issued – 13.9 million square meters. The fewest new permits were issued for healthcare facilities – 410 for a total area of 0.98 million square meters," said Dina Safiullina, head of the Ministry of Construction's Project Directorate.

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