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The "Migom" biometric express train boarding service has been tested in Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, Ivanovo, and Kostroma. The new solution, which allows for identity verification without document submission, was implemented by the Biometric Technology Center and Russian Railways using a unified biometric system. The development of biometric services is being overseen by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

The service is being tested on three routes: Moscow–Nizhny Novgorod, Moscow–Ivanovo, and Moscow–Kostroma. A limited number of passengers are participating in the testing. The service is expected to become available to users on these routes in the first quarter of 2026.

To use the service, you'll need verified biometrics. This can be done at an authorized bank or at home using on-site registration. After that, all you need to do is provide consent to data processing.

Identification is performed upon boarding the train using the conductor's portable device. Passengers can choose whether to verify their identity with a passport or biometrics.

Biometrics are voluntary. In all user scenarios, the technology serves as an additional—the simplest and most convenient—way to access services. Currently, legislation strictly prohibits any discrimination, including restricting access to services for those who choose not to register their biometrics. Registration is also only possible with the individual's consent.

"It's important to us that the introduction of biometrics is convenient and understandable for people. The train boarding service doesn't replace passports or impose new formats—the use of biometrics remains a personal choice for passengers," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

The express train boarding service is part of the Migom platform, which is implemented using the state-owned unified biometric system. The platform includes services such as passport-free hotel check-in, age verification when purchasing age-restricted goods, barrier-free pre-flight security checks, self-service at MFCs, and more.

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An infrastructure project to build a traffic interchange at the intersection of the third launch complex of the Central Ring Road and Dmitrovskoye Highway is underway in the Moscow Region. Vehicle traffic has now opened, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"We face ambitious goals in modernizing our road and transport infrastructure. For example, in the Moscow region, we are implementing a project to build a new interchange at the intersection of the Central Ring Road (TsKAD) and Dmitrovskoye Highway. Traffic is already operational, which has improved accessibility for the surrounding areas, redistributed traffic from the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road to the Central Ring Road, and improved conditions for transit traffic bypassing Moscow. To achieve this, three overpasses and four ramps were built, and 2.3 km of the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road were reconstructed. A total of 107,000 tons of high-strength and wear-resistant asphalt concrete were laid during the construction," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that constructing these structures is among the most complex engineering challenges. One overpass, with a metal superstructure, is located above the Central Ring Road (TsKAD) and is 69 meters long. A second, with a combined metal and reinforced concrete structure measuring 164 meters, was built above the TsKAD and the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road. A third structure, with a metal superstructure measuring 65.8 meters, is located above the A-107 Moscow Small Ring Road. A total of approximately 815 tons of metal and 3,825 cubic meters of concrete were used for these constructions.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, a large-scale road safety project has been completed at the site.

"To separate traffic flows, 11.6 km of barrier fencing was installed, and 22,200 linear meters of markings were applied to manage traffic. Furthermore, to ensure safety at night and in poor visibility, over 260 lighting poles with LED and energy-saving lamps were installed. The facility is equipped with intelligent transport systems, a key element of which is an automated traffic management system. This will help monitor the situation on the road, track weather conditions, and warn drivers in advance of changes in the road situation," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko.

At the peak of the work, approximately 230 people and 85 pieces of equipment were involved.

The remaining improvement work in the surrounding area, which will not interfere with motorists, is planned to be completed next year.

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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin chaired a meeting of the Presidium (Headquarters) of the Government Commission on Regional Development, where the results of work in 2025 under the national project "Infrastructure for Life" were summarized.

"The first year of the new national project, 'Infrastructure for Life,' is coming to an end. It has become the main focus of our work for the next six years. First and foremost, it aims to ensure that people in the regions have everything they need for a comfortable life. This determines people's quality of life—where they live, where they go, where they work, and where they play. Thanks to systemic solutions, the President's constant attention and oversight, the Government's operational work, the personal involvement of the Prime Minister, constructive interaction with the Presidential Administration and the Federal Assembly, and staff work with regional leaders, the construction industry continued its active growth this year. Housing commissioning by the end of the year is projected to reach approximately 107 million square meters, or 0.73 square meters per person. This is in part due to unprecedented measures for preferential mortgages. This development in housing construction and the mortgage market will have improved the housing conditions of 3.8 million families by 2025. "Memoranda containing specific plans for road network development over the next six years have been signed with all Russian regions. We continue our systematic work in the reunified regions. I thank all relevant ministries, agencies, and, of course, the heads of the regions and their teams, as our work is taking place directly in the regions," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, approximately 28,000 kilometers of roads were repaired, reconstructed, and built over the past year, a 14% increase compared to the previous year. Approximately 213 million square meters of asphalt were laid. All planned targets for federal and regional roads were met. Therefore, the share of federal roads in good condition currently stands at 74.2%, roads within the core network at 75%, the road network of major urban agglomerations at 85%, and regional roads at 56.5%.

All regions have approved development programs for 2,160 key settlements, home to over 70% of the country's population. This framework will ensure the country's comprehensive and balanced development. Implementation of these development programs will improve the quality of life in these settlements by 30% by 2030 and by 60% by 2036.

Among the key areas for further work that need to be strengthened, the Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the modernization of housing and utilities, the development of key communities, increasing urban development potential, and updating the street and road network.

Marat Khusnullin also noted that the Chechen Republic, the Republics of Tatarstan, Buryatia, Sakha (Yakutia), and the Kaluga and Saratov regions are currently among the leading regions in key areas of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project.

In his report, Russian Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Faizullin summarized the preliminary results of the national "Infrastructure for Life" project and federal projects in 2025, as well as the commissioning of capital construction projects.

"This year, 121 million square meters of multi-family housing are under construction, representing approximately 2.5 million apartments, an increase of 6.6 million square meters compared to the previous year. 4,430 developers are engaged in construction. Including non-residential space, the figure is even higher, reaching 200 million square meters. To maintain this momentum, we are developing urban development potential, which stood at 478.8 million square meters as of December 1. Over the past 11 months, 59.5 million square meters of individual residential buildings have been built. As part of the national project, a program to support KRT projects was launched for 37 regions this year. In parallel with new construction, the Russian Ministry of Construction is systematically renovating the existing housing stock. In the first three quarters of 2025, major repairs were completed in 24,700 buildings, covering 101 million square meters. Housing conditions have been improved for nearly 4 million people. “Over the first three quarters of this year, 11,600 elevators have already been replaced,” said Irek Faizullin.

He added that the 10th All-Russian Competition for the Best Projects to Create a Comfortable Urban Environment and the 4th Far Eastern Federal District Competition were held under the new rules. Thanks to the support of the President and the Government, the geographic scope of the All-Russian competition has been expanded, allowing participation to include cities with populations of up to 300,000, as well as villages and settlements that are core communities. This year, 294 projects were named winners. The investment and construction cycle has been reduced by almost 47 days compared to the beginning of the year, reaching 1,253 days. In 2025, 314 projects were built using standard design documentation. Since the beginning of the year, 203 regulations have been adopted in the construction and housing and utilities sectors, including 20 federal laws, 135 government regulations, and 48 orders of the Russian Ministry of Construction.

The meeting participants also raised issues of budget allocation, improving road safety, and the heating season.

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held the final meeting of Incident No. 58, "Organization of the Solid Municipal Waste Management System" in 2025. The meeting was attended by senior officials from relevant agencies, industry companies, regional leaders, and representatives of the Federal Assembly.

"All year long, we've been monitoring the situation across a wide range of waste management issues. This has yielded certain results. Among other things, not a single regional operator is currently in the red zone for economic sustainability. This year, we've purchased over 62,000 containers, and 12,000 sites for them have been created. Furthermore, we've purchased 1,500 garbage trucks, a significant portion of which were purchased through the preferential leasing program introduced in 2025 with support from the Russian government," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that each region's needs for specialized equipment, containers, and container storage facilities were assessed, and corresponding procurement plans were then approved. Thanks to this collaborative effort, many regions have reversed the negative trend.

Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that waste management control tools have been significantly adjusted over the past year: the federal MSW accounting system is now automatically updated with data from GLONASS sensors. Furthermore, almost all regions are connected to the photo and video recording system, as well as the automatic transmission of weight control data. This information will be taken into account when setting fair tariffs.

"The New Year holidays are coming up – traditionally a busy period with a high workload for the industry. Last year, during these days, task forces convened at the federal and regional levels to monitor the timely removal of waste. This practice has yielded good results. Therefore, I ask the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources to continue this process. Re-establish these task forces and hold meetings before and during the New Year holidays," Dmitry Patrushev emphasized.

The Deputy Prime Minister outlined further tasks within the context of the incident. Specifically, the key focus will be the construction of waste management infrastructure. By 2025, 24 such facilities were commissioned in Russia. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the need to accelerate construction. A corresponding regulatory framework has been developed at the federal level, and financial support mechanisms have been proposed. An infrastructure commissioning plan has also been developed, which envisages the construction of 164 waste management facilities over the next two years. Dmitry Patrushev instructed the Coordination Center to monitor the implementation of the relevant roadmaps.

The heads of regions that successfully implemented investment projects in 2025 spoke at the meeting. Other regions of the Russian Federation were encouraged to emulate the successful experience of their colleagues.

The issue of extending the term of use of temporary waste landfills was separately discussed. Dmitry Patrushev instructed the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Russian Ecological Operator to continuously monitor the situation in the regions, where replacement infrastructure is scheduled to be completed by early 2028.

Incident No. 58 "Organization of a system for handling municipal solid waste" was created on the instructions of the Prime Minister to ensure the implementation of reform in the field of waste management.

When working in an incident format, a special project management system deployed within the Government Coordination Center is used. It allows for the prompt coordination of participants' actions and real-time monitoring of project implementation.

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The IT industry is cementing its role as a key driver of the economy and a source of budget revenue. The share of IT taxes in total tax revenue is increasing (to 4.6%), and payments themselves are growing almost twice as fast as the economy as a whole (29% versus 15%). Furthermore, the IT industry is growing in other indicators, such as investment volume, the share of employees in the industry, and revenue. This is evidenced by the results of IT industry monitoring for the first three quarters of 2025. The monitoring is conducted quarterly by the ANO "Digital Economy" at the request of Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko. For the purposes of this methodology, the IT industry is defined as the set of organizations included in the register of accredited organizations operating in the field of information technology (the register of IT companies).

"Based on the results of three quarters, the IT industry has demonstrated growth in key indicators – employment, tax revenue, revenue, and investment. This is no coincidence. Today, all sectors – from manufacturing to agriculture – are transforming and embracing digitalization. And IT companies are becoming the providers of services and technologies for them. Furthermore, we see that R&D spending in the IT industry has increased by almost 40% compared to last year. This indicates high innovative activity – that companies are investing in the development of their own technologies and products. Therefore, the industry plays a vital role in the development of our country's technological sovereignty," noted Dmitry Grigorenko.

According to monitoring results, revenue from sales of in-house and purchased goods and services by IT organizations for the first nine months of 2025 increased by 19% compared to the first nine months of 2024, reaching 8.24 trillion rubles.

The share of taxes paid by IT companies in total tax revenues increased by 0.5 percentage points over the first three quarters of this year compared to 2024, reaching 4.6%. In total, IT companies contributed 1.59 trillion rubles in taxes and fees to the budget during this period, representing a 29% increase compared to the first nine months of 2024. This growth in tax revenues continues despite the tax breaks currently in place for IT companies. This demonstrates the success of government support measures that are stimulating the industry's development.

The share of IT workers in the total workforce, according to monitoring results for three quarters, increased by 0.3 percentage points to 3.2%. The number of IT workers increased by 11% (to 151,000 people), significantly exceeding the growth of the overall workforce in the economy (growth of less than 1%).

Innovation activity and exports are growing, supporting the pursuit of technological sovereignty. R&D spending in the first nine months of 2025 increased 39% year-on-year, reaching 614 million rubles. This growth indicates that IT companies are increasingly investing in developing their own, domestic technologies. This also demonstrates the maturation of the industry and its stable development.

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The business program architecture for the Future Technologies Forum, which will take place on February 26–27, 2026, at the World Trade Center in Moscow, has been published. Scientists, representatives of market leaders, key government agencies, and technology companies will discuss measures to achieve Russia's leadership position in the global biotechnology market.

The forum's key theme will be "Bioeconomy for Humanity." Discussions will focus on coordinating the efforts of market participants to implement the national project "Technological Support for the Bioeconomy."

"Implementing the national project on technological leadership is crucial for the economy as a whole due to the cross-cutting nature of this industry. Biotechnology enables the development of fundamentally new products and improves resource efficiency in a vast number of sectors, from pharmaceutical production to space exploration. The goal of the national project is to ensure technological independence for bioeconomy products," said Denis Manturov, curator of the national project "Bioeconomy," First Deputy Prime Minister.

The national project aims to effectively utilize Russia's raw materials, human resources, and scientific potential to establish the Russian bioeconomy as a global leader. Approximately 20 billion rubles are planned for the national project's implementation by 2030.

"Russia is in a unique position to develop the bioeconomy and create breakthrough biotechnologies. Rich and diverse biological resources, reputable natural science schools, a developed energy sector, and information technology create a powerful foundation for developing and implementing biotechnologies and improving the efficiency of existing industries. Forum participants will discuss how to integrate resources, knowledge, and technologies into an ecosystem that will foster the development of the bioeconomy and the implementation of its principles in other areas to achieve technological leadership," said Anton Kobyakov, Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee for the Future Technologies Forum and Advisor to the President of Russia.

The forum program will include discussions across four thematic tracks: "Technologies: Bioevolution," "Human Beings: A New Habitat," "Industries: Sustainable Development," and "Ecosystem: Societal Strategy."

The "Technologies: Bioevolution" track will bring together discussions on the development of technologies necessary to make Russia a global leader in the bioeconomy: additive biotechnology, nuclear and nature-based technologies, synthetic biology, and artificial intelligence.

"A key component of the national project's implementation will be the participation of high-tech and knowledge-intensive businesses, their involvement at all stages of production. Bioeconomy is an interdisciplinary field in which the use of cutting-edge technologies is critical to achieving technological leadership goals. It is necessary to unite industrial partners, research organizations, and universities to saturate the market with new solutions that can be applied in the industry," noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The "Human Being: A New Habitat" track will focus on sustainable environmental management. It will include discussions of the closed-loop bioeconomy, the application of biotechnology in the food industry, and the development of bio-eco-settlements as a new model of living.

In the "Industries: Sustainable Development" program track, forum participants will discuss measures to improve the efficiency of industries—energy, agro-industrial sector, and mining—through the use of biotechnology, as well as the creation of new industrial directions within emerging bioclusters.

Discussions under the "Ecosystem: Societal Strategy" track will focus on bioeconomy policymaking at various levels—from municipal to global—as well as specific measures to provide the industry with domestic equipment and personnel, attract investment, regulatory frameworks, and access to new export markets. This track will also include discussions on bioethics and myths surrounding the bioeconomy.

Ahead of the forum, a scientific conference will be held dedicated to technological support for the bioeconomy.

Detailed information about the Future Technologies Forum events is available on the website: future-forum.tech

The Future Technologies Forum is a flagship event where leading researchers and industry leaders present science-intensive technologies, innovative scientific developments, and completed projects that will shape the development of economic sectors in the coming years.

The forum has been held in Moscow annually since 2023 with the participation of the President of Russia. In 2023, the FBT focused on quantum technologies, and in 2024, on the future of medicine. In 2025, the forum's theme was new materials and chemistry. The 2026 FBT will focus on the bioeconomy.

The forum is operated by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Russian Science Foundation, and the Russian Quantum Center.

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In 2025, Russian school teams successfully competed in 20 international subject Olympiads—both main and intermediate—exceeding last year's total in medal count.

"In 2025, Russian schoolchildren won 115 medals at 20 international Olympiads. They demonstrated strong results in disciplines crucial to achieving technological leadership—the national goal set by President Vladimir Putin. Compared to last year, the number of awards won and the number of competitions themselves increased. The news of each victory became a joyful and vibrant event, uniting our country. A huge thank you to our medalists, teachers, coaches, and parents! These awards are a symbol of your hard work, talent, and profound knowledge!" said Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The preparation of students and their participation in intellectual tournaments was organized with the support of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation as part of the federal project "All the Best for Children" of the national project "Youth and Children."

"The impressive successes of our schoolchildren this year—the growing number of medals and the expansion of their participation in intellectual competitions—clearly demonstrate the improvement in the quality of Russian education across various subject areas and the result of systematic efforts to identify and support talented students. Our President, at an earlier meeting of the Council on Science and Education, emphasized the importance of increasing interest in mathematics and the natural sciences, and we are fulfilling this goal. The national project "Youth and Children" is a key tool in this work. It is important to note that the students' Olympiad victories are not only the result of the students' own efforts, but also the hard work of teachers and coaches, and the support of parents and loved ones," commented Russian Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

Russian teams took part in all eight major competitions in general subjects. In these intellectual tournaments, students won a total of 44 medals: 33 gold, ten silver, and one bronze.

Schoolchildren represented Russia with dignity at the Open International Geography Olympiad (openGeo-2025), the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the 66th International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), the 55th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO), the 37th International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), the 4th Open International Astronomy Olympiad (OWAO), and the 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO).

In parallel with their preparation for the main competitions, Russian schoolchildren participated in 12 intermediate (training) Olympiads. At these competitions, the students won 71 medals: 44 gold, 21 silver, and six bronze. The list of tournaments included the International Geography Olympiad (OLGENAS), the 16th International Mathematical Olympiad (Romanian Master of Mathematics), the 16th International Advanced Informatics Tournament (IATI), the Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO), the 59th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad for School Students, the First Open International Biology Olympiad (OIBO), the Abu Rayhan Biruni International Chemistry Olympiad (ARBIChO-2025), the 3rd International Science Physics Olympiad (ISPhO), the International Junior Geography Olympiad (IJGO-2025), the K. Satpayev International Chemistry Olympiad, the 29th International Astronomy Olympiad (IAO-2025) and the 41st China National Chemistry Olympiad mathematics (CMO-2025).

Russian school teams traditionally include winners and runners-up of the All-Russian School Olympiad. They are trained by experienced teachers from leading Russian universities. The list of participants and national coaches is approved by the Russian Ministry of Education. Before international tournaments, students undergo training and orientation sessions.

As a reminder, in 2024, Russian schoolchildren won 42 medals in eight major international subject Olympiads (31 gold, nine silver, and two bronze) and 61 medals in nine international training competitions (36 gold, 21 silver, and four bronze).

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The government is submitting a second package of measures to protect citizens from fraudsters to the State Duma for consideration. The document includes approximately 20 initiatives aimed at reducing the risks of cyberfraud and enhancing user security. The development of these measures is being overseen by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

Key innovations include a requirement to restore access to a government services portal account only through trusted methods, including through multifunctional centers (MFCs), bank apps or websites, and biometrics. This reduces the likelihood of fraudsters gaining access to a citizen's account.

The second package also includes the introduction of children's SIM cards, which will allow parents to control their children's access to inappropriate content and reduce the risk of minors being drawn into fraudulent schemes.

A systematic fight against so-called droppers—individuals who provide fraudsters with access to their bank accounts—is ongoing. A proposal is to limit the number of bank cards to no more than 20 per person (no more than five cards per bank). This will complicate the creation of an infrastructure for cashing out criminally obtained funds.

Additionally, international phone call labeling is being introduced. This will allow citizens to more quickly recognize fraudulent calls and make informed decisions to avoid falling victim to phone scams.

The bill also enshrines citizens' right to report cyber fraud through the government services portal. This mechanism will allow for the prompt recording of incidents and the automatic notification of banks, telecom operators, and digital platforms about cybercriminal activity.

The bill also provides telecom operators with the right to use measures, including artificial intelligence, to identify suspicious calls. Similar algorithms (so-called voice anti-fraud) are already actively used by businesses to monitor service quality and combat fraud.

In addition, the obligation for telecom operators to transfer information about numbers from and to which fraudulent calls are made to the GIS Antifraud registry is established, as well as to suspend traffic to numbers included in the registry.

Special attention has been given to combating phishing. A ban on the dissemination of information aimed at deceiving users and stealing their data has been introduced, along with mechanisms for the prompt and extrajudicial blocking of fraudulent (phishing) websites. Previously, only resources imitating the websites of banks and financial institutions were subject to mandatory blocking.

All these measures are aimed at making the digital environment safer, protecting citizens' personal data, and making it more difficult for fraudulent schemes to be carried out.

"We're creating a multi-layered security system where people are no longer left alone against fraudsters. The government, banks, telecom operators, digital platforms—the country's entire digital infrastructure—are now involved in combating cybercrime. Together, we're constantly introducing new, easy-to-understand tools to combat fraud and increasing citizens' digital literacy. This significantly complicates the implementation of fraudulent schemes," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

In April of this year, the government's first package of anti-fraud measures was adopted. It includes approximately 30 initiatives to protect citizens from cybercriminals, and these provisions have already entered into force.

Thus, a ban is currently in effect on the use of foreign messaging apps by employees of government agencies, banks, and telecom operators when communicating with clients. Furthermore, call labeling for legal entities has been introduced. This means that during a call, the caller immediately sees the organization's details and the purpose of the call on their phone screen. The measures also include a self-imposed ban on loans and credits. Over 20 million citizens have already implemented this ban.

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Systematic work to upgrade the country's road infrastructure continues. Thanks to the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, 4,900 km of federal roads and 10,100 km of regional and local roads have been commissioned as of early December, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"2025 was a productive year for road workers. We've done a lot of work, updating and extending the road maintenance plan until 2030. Thanks to the support of the President and the Prime Minister, as well as the work of the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Transport, Rosavtodor, governors, and regional teams, the implementation of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project proceeded smoothly, and many large-scale projects were commissioned significantly ahead of schedule. Thanks to the "Regional and Local Road Network" federal project alone, more than 3,100 projects were built, reconstructed, and repaired in the first 11 months of 2025. This includes 2,800 road sections totaling over 10,100 km and 308 artificial structures (25,400 linear meters). In total, 4,900 km of federal roads and 10,100 km of regional and local roads were commissioned in the first 11 months under the national project. The bulk of the roadwork has been completed, and commissioning procedures are underway," said Marat Khusnullin.

As before, special attention is paid to transport accessibility of socially significant institutions: schools, hospitals, sports complexes.

"True care for people begins with improving the roads they use every day. Therefore, we are paying close attention to creating comfortable and safe infrastructure near socially significant institutions. This year, we have already repaired, reconstructed, and built 3,000 kilometers of roads to educational facilities, 2,400 kilometers to healthcare facilities, and another 700 kilometers to stadiums, youth schools, and sports arenas. Equally important is accessibility to tourist attractions; since the beginning of the year, 2,200 kilometers of tourist routes have been built and renovated," noted Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin.

Among the national project's priority objectives are the development of key transport arteries and the creation of efficient logistics corridors. As a reminder, the total length of federal highways in the country is over 66,500 km, of which 61,500 km are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Road Agency, and another 5,000 km are under the trust management of the Russian State Road Agency (Rosavtodor). In just 11 months, over 4,900 km of the country's federal road network have been commissioned, including over 435 km of construction and reconstruction projects. In particular, a significant amount of work has been completed on the road network under the jurisdiction of Rosavtodor.

"In 2025, we were able to implement a number of large-scale, significant projects. Thanks to the federal project 'Development of the Federal Network' of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,' 4,200 km of federal roads under the jurisdiction of Rosavtodor were commissioned in 11 months, including 115.2 km under construction and reconstruction. This is another major step toward creating high-quality and reliable transport infrastructure in Russia's regions, ensuring comfortable and safe conditions for passenger and freight transportation, creating a transport infrastructure based on the principles of seamless logistics, and improving people's quality of life," emphasized Roman Novikov, head of the Federal Road Agency.

In particular, in the Chechen Republic this year, comprehensive overhaul work continued on sections of the R-217 "Kavkaz" federal highway from the 59th to the 69th kilometer between the villages of Itum-Kali and Veduchi. The work was completed on the approach to the popular Veduchi tourist complex, in a mountainous area with a seismicity level of approximately 9 on the Medvedev-Sponheuer-Karnik scale.

One of the largest projects on the regional road network is the bridge across the Ob River in Surgut (Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug), built through the "Infrastructure for Life" national project. The bridge was commissioned in mid-October, and in the first month alone, over 100,000 vehicles used it.

This large-scale infrastructure project, in addition to the bridge itself across the Ob River, includes eight other artificial structures and 43 kilometers of road. In addition to relieving existing traffic, the bridge crossing has a significant impact on the development of the regional and national transportation network. It is part of the key federal routes Tyumen-Surgut-Salekhard and Perm-Khanty-Mansiysk-Nizhnevartovsk-Tomsk, and is also part of the international Arctic-Asia transport routes and the Northern Latitudinal Passage.

Among the projects leading to socially significant institutions is a new road to a new school building in the village of Chigiri in the Amur Region. The section from Vasilenko Street (0.75 km) opened three months ahead of the contract deadline.

One of the key objectives of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project is to reduce road traffic accident mortality by 50% by 2030 and by 50% by 2036, compared to 2023 levels. To achieve this, a comprehensive set of measures is being implemented, including the installation of road safety features.

Thus, over the course of 11 months, more than 400 traffic lights, over 133,000 linear meters of street lighting, over 450,000 linear meters of barriers, and over 100,000 linear meters of pedestrian fencing have been installed at national project sites. In addition, 412,700 linear meters of sidewalks, 7,600 linear meters of pedestrian paths, 2,600 linear meters of rumble strips, and over 63,000 road signs have been installed.

Furthermore, the regions are conducting extensive work aimed at preventing child road traffic injuries. Specifically, the All-Russian online Olympiad "Safe Roads" was held for the sixth time in 2025. It attracted 6.3 million schoolchildren from across the country, a 15% increase from the previous year.

Intelligent transport systems, which are already being implemented in 65 of the country's largest cities thanks to the national project, also help improve the safety of all road users and optimize traffic flows.

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Vladimir Putin held a meeting with members of the Government.

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V. Putin: Dear colleagues, good afternoon!

We are meeting at the end of December to review the past year and discuss the results achieved in economic, social, and national development. And, of course, what issues require greater attention and additional efforts from both the federal government and our regional colleagues, both in the near future and in the long term.

I would like to point out that the Government is acting in a coordinated and professional manner, implementing a comprehensive agenda aimed at bringing about tangible positive changes in the lives of its citizens and the entire country. Despite all the challenges, Russia is moving forward and developing. Our key macroeconomic indicators are stable, the structure of the national economy is gradually shifting toward high-value-added industries, inflation is declining, and unemployment is at a historically low level.

It is crucial that the Government balances the budget, which guarantees the stability of the country's financial system. We are fulfilling all social obligations, including decisions to support families with children. The state of public finances allows us to fully cover defense and security expenditures while simultaneously setting a higher pace in key development areas under the new national projects. Their launch has become, in many ways, a landmark, crucial event of this year.

What I'd like to emphasize here again is that extensive, intensive work is being carried out within the framework of national projects, in collaboration with regional teams, businesses, and public associations. Our shared goal is to achieve long-term national development goals.

This primarily involves overcoming demographic challenges and achieving robust birth rate growth. We must elevate the domestic economy and technology to a new level, strengthen our healthcare and education systems, address systemic infrastructure issues, improve our cities and towns, and improve the quality of life for Russian citizens.

Let me repeat: we face ambitious goals. But this is the call of the times, this is the demand of our citizens. And only together, only by fully dedicating ourselves, with maximum responsibility and commitment in every area, will we be able to achieve success.

It is precisely this kind of constructive, results-oriented work that I call on everyone to do next year – and beyond.

Anything else I'd like to add? Last week, as you know, there wasstraight lineAmong other things, issues raised by citizens were discussed. Among them was a question from large families. You know, the fact is that families lose their right to receive the unified benefit if their combined income exceeds the established threshold by just a little.

Mikhail Vladimirovich and I discussed this issue quite recently, just a couple of days ago. We need to find a flexible, effective solution to support large families. Is money being allocated for this? Yes, it is. You know, the budget won't receive any income if this allocated money doesn't reach families. Someone goes to work. So what? We need to ensure that not only the individual, but also the family, doesn't lose anything, but that they also receive some kind of supplement to the family budget. Otherwise, there's no point in going to work. What's the point then? Or work "under the table"—which is bad for the budget, too, since even if the taxes are reduced, they'll still be completely absent, right?

Therefore, I urge my colleagues in the Government, the State Duma, and the regions to quickly finalize and make informed decisions in favor of Russian families.

Another question raised during the direct line concerns fines for developers who fail to deliver apartments to equity holders on time.

As you may recall, we introduced a moratorium on such fines during the pandemic. We did this to support the construction industry, and the moratorium has since been extended several times.

The current housing market situation no longer requires such support for developers. However, for homebuyers, the penalty plays a significant role, strengthening their rights if the delivery of apartments is delayed.

The current moratorium on fines for late completion expires on December 31, and we have agreed not to extend it. However, I would like to emphasize to my colleagues that we must systematically work with developers to ensure they fulfill their obligations to homebuyers on time.

This is what I wanted to say at the beginning of our conversation. And now I would like to congratulate all members of the Government, my colleagues in the Government Office, in the constituent entities of the Federation, and the staff of ministries and agencies on the upcoming New Year. Thank you very much for your collaboration.

I'm glad to see the Government in full force today, with representatives from various agencies (here) and the security forces present, and the head of the Central Bank, Elvira Sakhipzadovna (Nabiullina), here. I would ask you to attend Government meetings more often.

Mikhail Vladimirovich, please.

M. Mishustin: Thank you. Dear Vladimir Vladimirovich!

First of all, I would like to thank you for your assessment of the Government's work. In 2025, which is now drawing to a close, as in previous years, Russia faced many challenges and complex tasks—the ongoing sanctions against our country, the ongoing attempts to destabilize our economy and throw it off balance.

Under your leadership, we work as a united, cohesive team, like a well-oiled machine, solving our assigned tasks. Thanks to your mentorship, I am confident that everything is achievable in the future. Each of us understands the primary goal of this work: to achieve sustainability in key areas (industrial, financial, and social) and create additional opportunities for the development of our country, ensuring the well-being of our citizens.

All of this is defined in national projects, projects for achieving technological sovereignty approved by you, and in other strategic documents that we are consistently implementing.

We will also continue to do everything in our power with full responsibility, justifying the great trust you have placed in us. And of course, on behalf of all members of the Government, please allow me to congratulate you on the upcoming New Year and Merry Christmas, wish you all the best, and thank you for your collaboration.

Thank you, Vladimir Vladimirovich.

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