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Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with the head of the Republic of Mordovia, Artem Zdunov.

Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Artem Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia. The main topics of discussion were the development of the agro-industrial complex and environmental issues in the region.

The Republic of Mordovia is one of the country's leaders in agricultural production per capita. Large agricultural holdings operate in the region, producing a full range of agricultural products. Dmitry Patrushev noted that in 2024, Mordovia saw growth in meat and dairy livestock production. This positive trend has continued this year.

One of the topics of the working meeting was the implementation of the state program "Integrated Development of Rural Areas." This program is helping develop infrastructure and build social facilities, housing, and roads. This year, 1.4 billion rubles from the federal budget have been allocated for the program in Mordovia. Two new integrated development projects are currently underway in the republic: in the towns of Ardatov and Insar. Projects begun in 2024 are also nearing completion: a cultural center has been overhauled in the village of Kemlya, a swimming pool has been built in the village of Komsomolsky, and the House of Culture is being renovated, along with the construction of a sewer system with a wastewater treatment plant.

Dmitry Patrushev and Artyom Zdunov also discussed the region's participation in the national project "Environmental Well-Being." As part of this project, work will continue on creating a comprehensive system for municipal solid waste management and reforestation. The head of the republic noted that construction of an important facility for the region—an inter-municipal waste processing complex with a capacity of 180,000 tons per year—is in its final stages.

Furthermore, Artyom Zdunov reported that the total area of reforestation in the region this year was approximately 2,000 hectares. The Republic of Mordovia is fully self-sufficient in planting material—pine seedlings are successfully grown at the Forest Fire Center, guaranteeing the quality and survival rate of young trees.

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Order No. 2851-r of October 14, 2025

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Order No. 2851-r of October 14, 2025

The Omsk Region will receive additional funding for measures to reduce pollutant emissions as part of the federal project "Clean Air," part of the new national project "Environmental Well-Being." An order has been signed reallocating budget funds for these purposes.

The additional subsidy will be used to implement gasification measures for the private sector in Omsk, including converting residential buildings from stove heating to gas. Taking into account the new regulation, the total subsidy allocated to the region for these purposes in 2025 will exceed 367 million rubles.

The federal project "Clean Air" was launched in 2019 in 12 cities: Bratsk, Krasnoyarsk, Lipetsk, Magnitogorsk, Mednogorsk, Nizhny Tagil, Novokuznetsk, Norilsk, Omsk, Chelyabinsk, Cherepovets, and Chita. At the direction of the President, 29 more cities from 16 regions, primarily in Siberia and the Far East, joined the project on September 1, 2023.

These cities are implementing comprehensive action plans to reduce emissions from industrial enterprises, energy facilities, utilities, and transport infrastructure. These measures include modernizing industrial facilities, converting private homes from wood and coal heating to gas or electric heating, installing high-efficiency solid fuel boilers, repairing tram and trolleybus networks, and purchasing more environmentally friendly public transport models. All of this will reduce harmful emissions and improve the environment.

Thus, by the end of 2026, 12 participating cities must reduce their total pollutant emissions by at least 20%. By the end of 2030, 29 new participating cities must reduce their emissions by at least 20% compared to 2020 levels, and by the end of 2036, they must halve them.

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Denis Manturov and Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the Coordinating Council for Import Substitution of Oil and Gas Equipment at REW-2025.

October 16, 2025

Denis Manturov and Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the Coordinating Council for Import Substitution of Oil and Gas Equipment at REW-2025.

October 16, 2025

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Denis Manturov and Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the Coordinating Council for Import Substitution of Oil and Gas Equipment at REW-2025.

As part of the VIII International Forum "Russian Energy Week," First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak chaired a meeting of the Coordinating Council for Import Substitution of Oil and Gas Equipment under the Government Commission on Import Substitution, which brought together the heads of all key companies in the industry and interested government agencies, as well as the heads of constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

Key topics included the implementation of roadmaps for seven import substitution areas, ensuring the technological sovereignty of the fuel and energy sector, and supporting large-scale infrastructure projects in the face of external challenges.

Opening the coordinating council, Denis Manturov noted that tangible results have already been achieved across many industry objectives. "Based on the first half of the year, oil and gas equipment production increased by 8%. This positive trend is due to the completion of previously supported R&D projects and the commercialization of the resulting prototypes, as well as the launch of new developments," the First Deputy Prime Minister stated.

One of the key factors in the industry's further innovative development, as Denis Manturov emphasized, is the implementation of a grant program for "growing" suppliers for large companies. "The Ministry of Industry and Trade will allocate 5 billion rubles to Innopraktika for these purposes over three years. The funds will be used to create oil and gas equipment specified in the heat map of technological deficiencies," explained the First Deputy Prime Minister. He recalled that critical equipment is divided into segments, for which seven agreements have been signed (onshore drilling and production, offshore production, geological exploration, petrochemicals, LNG production, oil and gas refining, and automated process control systems). Their implementation is aimed at achieving 90% technological sovereignty in the oil and gas industry by 2030. This target is enshrined in the national project "New Nuclear and Energy Technologies."

Denis Manturov also addressed the issue of expanding demand for domestic solutions. "It is important to extend the national regime to oilfield service equipment, as well as to establish quotas for subsoil users' use of Russian products for exploration and drilling," the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

In his opening remarks, Alexander Novak noted that in recent years, the Russian fuel and energy sector, despite unprecedented constraints, has not only addressed the issue of replacing foreign technologies but also continues to actively develop new production capacities.

"The key objective is not only the creation of innovative equipment but also the maintenance of existing equipment. This is essential for achieving the goal of ensuring the technological sovereignty of the fuel and energy sector, as set by the President of the Russian Federation. The Coordination Council is an effective tool for systematizing and coordinating multi-level work on import substitution of oil and gas equipment," emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

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On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

October 16, 2025

On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

October 16, 2025

On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

October 16, 2025

On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

October 16, 2025

On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

October 16, 2025

On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

October 16, 2025

On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

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On October 18, a Unified Open Day will be held in all clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children"

On October 18, a unified open day will be held across all clusters of the federal "Professionalism" project, part of the national "Youth and Children" project. More than 850,000 students in grades 8–11 and their parents will learn how to obtain in-demand qualifications and find exciting jobs.

"The 'Professionalism' federal project, part of the 'Youth and Children' national project, plays a vital role in ensuring Russia's technological leadership—a national goal set by our President, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. As part of the federal project, clusters have been created across key economic sectors, bringing together 1,500 educational institutions and nearly 2,500 employers across 86 regions of the country. Thanks to their work, our youth now have ample opportunities to gain practical skills and in-demand professions," noted Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

Guests of the integrated open day will be treated to tours of businesses, professional auditions will be organized for schoolchildren, and meetings for parents will be held in person, online, and hybrid formats.

Heads of regional executive authorities and representatives of leading companies will discuss the prospects of studying at Professionality colleges and technical schools and provide advice on training options.

"The federal project 'Professionality' today unites hundreds of educational organizations and thousands of employers across the country. To date, more than 500 clusters have been created within the project in 86 regions of Russia, providing comprehensive support for students and teachers, as well as close ties between the secondary vocational education system and the real economy. 'Professionality' gives young people the opportunity to quickly and efficiently acquire in-demand professions, guaranteeing targeted training and employment. This project not only changes the secondary vocational education system but also lays the foundation for the sustainable development of our economy. Today's schoolchildren must see prospects for their professional development, and it is precisely for this purpose that we are organizing a unified open day at 'Professionality' colleges and technical schools," commented Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

From October 9th to 17th, teams of student ambassadors for "Professionalism," led by their mentors, will hold classroom sessions in schools titled "Professionalism: You're in Good Company!" They will tell students about the benefits of studying in practice-oriented educational programs, internships and employment opportunities, and support measures from employers and regional authorities.

The federal project "Professionalism" was launched in 2022 and aims to align the personnel needs of enterprises with the capabilities of the secondary vocational education system in order to develop the country's economy and ensure technological and personnel sovereignty.

The federal operator of the "Professionalism" project is the Institute for the Development of Professional Education.

Detailed information about colleges and companies participating in the federal project "Professionalism" in the country's regions can be found atwebsite https://япроф.рф.

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Twenty-three more regions have joined the program to relocate residents from dilapidated housing as part of the national "Infrastructure for Life" project. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Territorial Development Fund, Marat Khusnullin.

"The program for resettling residents from dilapidated housing is designed to rid cities of housing stock unfit for further use, provide comfortable housing for residents, and accelerate the development of built-up areas. Recognizing the social significance of this program, regions continue to submit applications to the Territorial Development Fund for financial support for the implementation of the next phase. New decisions have been approved for 23 regions. They will receive over 8.3 billion rubles to resettle 15,800 people from dilapidated buildings with a total floor area of approximately 285,000 square meters. Overall, 68 regions have received support totaling over 32 billion rubles under all adopted decisions to date. This will allow for the resettlement of approximately 901,000 square meters of dilapidated housing, home to approximately 49,800 residents," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister specified that 1 billion rubles have been approved for the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra to resettle 6,700 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 119,500 square meters; 2.1 billion rubles for the Arkhangelsk Region to resettle 2,300 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 43,400 square meters; 440.1 million rubles for the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug to resettle 1,100 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 17,000 square meters; 528.7 million rubles for the Samara Region to resettle 934 people from buildings with a total area of 14,100 square meters; 244 million rubles for the Tomsk Region to resettle 822 people from buildings with a total area of 19,500 square meters; Irkutsk Region — 526 million rubles for the resettlement of 782 people from premises with a total area of 12.4 thousand square meters; Zabaykalsky Krai — 1 billion rubles for the resettlement of 512 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 10.5 thousand square meters; the Republic of Bashkortostan — 510.7 million rubles for the resettlement of 396 people from premises with a total area of 7.9 thousand square meters; Novosibirsk Region — 312.0 million rubles for the resettlement of 394 people from premises with a total area of 7.6 thousand square meters; the Republic of Buryatia — 372.4 million rubles for the resettlement of 332 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 5.9 thousand square meters; Kirov Region — 296.3 million rubles for the resettlement of 259 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 5.2 thousand square meters; Ulyanovsk Oblast – 124.5 million rubles for the resettlement of 201 people from premises with a total area of 4.3 thousand square meters.

In addition, the Penza Region will receive 153.9 million rubles for the resettlement of 198 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 4.1 thousand square meters; the Republic of Crimea – 220.9 million rubles for the resettlement of 167 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 2.4 thousand square meters; the Republic of Tatarstan – 95.9 million rubles for the resettlement of 140 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1.8 thousand square meters; the Yaroslavl Region – 82.5 million rubles for the resettlement of 115 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1.8 thousand square meters; Magadan Region – 92.8 million rubles for the resettlement of 111 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 2.6 thousand square meters; Sevastopol – 2.9 million rubles for the resettlement of 97 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1.4 thousand square meters; Ryazan Region – 59.5 million rubles for the resettlement of 88 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,400 square meters; the Republic of Kalmykia – 50.0 million rubles for the resettlement of 78 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,000 square meters; Kabardino-Balkarian Republic – 15.8 million rubles for the resettlement of 39 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 400 square meters; Chukotka Autonomous Okrug – 39.2 million rubles for the resettlement of 29 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 300 square meters; Altai Republic – 47.3 million rubles for the resettlement of 21 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 500 square meters.

The Ministry of Construction is the curator of the programs, and the Territorial Development Fund is the operator.

"Resettlement of people from dilapidated housing is a socially significant task. The integrated territorial development tool is being increasingly used to address it. Under these projects, the fund partially reimburses developers for relocation costs. Currently, resettlement under the Integrated Territorial Development Fund (ITD) projects is underway in 32 regions. More than 18,000 people have already improved their housing conditions by moving from uninhabitable buildings with a total area of approximately 317,000 square meters. And we will continue to expand this work in collaboration with the regions," noted Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

From 2025 to 2030, 345,000 people are scheduled to be relocated from 6.2 million square meters of dilapidated housing as part of the national project "Infrastructure for Life."

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Alexander Novak welcomed the participants of the "Territory of Energy Dialogue" conference.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

Alexander Novak toured the Russian Energy Week exhibition.

October 16, 2025

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Alexander Novak welcomed the participants of the "Territory of Energy Dialogue" conference.

At the start of the second day of the Russian Energy Week international forum, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak toured the exhibition display of fuel and energy technologies and equipment and welcomed participants of the Territory of Energy Dialogue conference.

The largest exhibition of fuel and energy equipment and technologies brought together key manufacturers, developers, and technology suppliers from across Russia and abroad at the REW venue. More than 50 leading companies and organizations presented their breakthrough projects, innovative equipment, and cutting-edge developments in the electric power, oil and gas, coal, nuclear, and renewable energy industries.

Mosgaz, the company that provides reliable gas supply to Moscow, presented the Deputy Prime Minister with cutting-edge production technologies in the gas industry.

United Energy Company presented innovative approaches to providing electricity transmission and distribution services, as well as outdoor lighting.

The stand of the Rosseti Moscow Region electric grid company showcased the latest energy equipment.

The Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart) presented a range of high-tech solutions and equipment in the field of metrology and measurement.

The Rosatom State Corporation demonstrated to the Deputy Prime Minister the latest achievements in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, including in the field of digitalization.

Russian industrial group EN, a global leader in low-carbon aluminum and renewable energy production, presented hydroturbine wheel models for hydroelectric power plants and data centers for cloud infrastructure, as well as solutions for improving the reliability of technological processes.

The Institute of Oil and Gas Technology Initiatives showcased cutting-edge equipment for the oil and gas industry.

Alexander Novak also welcomed the participants of the scientific and practical conference "Territory of Energy Dialogue," which is being held at the REW venue for the fourth time. This year, the conference focuses on achieving technological sovereignty and ensuring technological leadership in the fuel and energy sector.

"Today, we face ambitious goals in creating new energy technologies, developing infrastructure, and improving production efficiency. We must not only meet the country's current energy needs but also lay the groundwork for future development and train new generations of specialists capable of solving the most complex technological challenges," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

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Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting regarding Incident No. 55 "Wastewater Treatment Facilities."

October 16, 2025

Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting regarding Incident No. 55 "Wastewater Treatment Facilities."

October 16, 2025

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Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting regarding Incident No. 55 "Wastewater Treatment Facilities."

Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Patrushev held a meeting regarding Incident No. 55, "Wastewater Treatment Facilities." The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources, the Russian Ministry of Construction, Rosprirodnadzor, State Duma deputies, and regional governors.

"According to the results of the first three quarters of this year, nine facilities have been commissioned. This brings the total number of wastewater treatment facilities commissioned as part of the Ministry of Natural Resources' federal projects to improve the Volga and Lake Baikal. Work on six more is expected to be completed by the end of the year. I'd like to point out that 30% of these facilities, according to Rosprirodnadzor, are already operating effectively. And we started this work practically from scratch," said Dmitry Patrushev.

The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the Republic of Tatarstan's experience: this year, the region established a robust system for completing commissioning procedures at all 15 facilities, and 12 of them already comply with regulations.

Dmitry Patrushev emphasized that such positive practices need to be replicated. He instructed the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources to organize mobile incident response teams to visit sites in regions with successful practices, such as the Republic of Tatarstan and the Nizhny Novgorod Region.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that a series of training seminars had been held in recent months to analyze the problems associated with wastewater treatment facilities. These materials were also distributed not only to the regions involved in the incident, but also to all other constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

Following the meeting, Dmitry Patrushev instructed that the working group continue to visit problematic sites.

Incident No. 55 "Wastewater Treatment Facilities" was established on June 15, 2024, to coordinate the construction and reconstruction of wastewater treatment facilities as part of the national "Ecology" project, as well as to ensure the operation of these facilities and the achievement of wastewater treatment standards. Work is currently under consideration at 145 facilities in 19 regions.

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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Alexander Novak and Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov during the awards ceremony for the winners of the international media competition "Energy of the Pen"

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A new "Tax Deduction" feature has been launched on the government services portal. It helps you apply for popular tax deductions without leaving the portal. The service guides you through the application process step by step and provides comprehensive information on the available tax deductions. This feature is part of the federal project "A State for the People," overseen by Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko.

A tax deduction allows you to reduce your taxable income and, as a result, lower your personal income tax bill. It can be used to reclaim a portion of already paid taxes, for example, on your salary, or to reduce the amount of tax payable to the budget for certain transactions, such as the sale of real estate.

"The new tax deduction service operates on a principle that applies to all life situations—it's a comprehensive solution for a person's needs: quickly, without visiting government agencies or collecting unnecessary documents. Personal data already in government systems is entered automatically. The "Tax Deduction" life situation was launched on the government services portal to help people complete all the necessary steps sequentially, following a clear algorithm, without switching from the portal to third-party resources," said Dmitry Grigorenko.

This new life situation allows you to simplify the tax deduction process and reduce the risk of sharing your information with untrustworthy organizations that may provide tax return filing services.

The service also helps citizens determine what type of tax deduction they are eligible for. For example, if they incurred expenses for medical treatment, education, or sports during the year, they can apply for a social tax deduction.

Citizens who sold or bought residential real estate apply for a property tax deduction.

People who contributed to a long-term savings program, a non-state pension plan, or opened an individual investment account can claim a deduction for long-term savings.

Taxpayers with children, as well as privileged categories of citizens, receive standard tax deductions.

The service is available in the life situation catalog on the main page of the government services portal. The catalog includes 38 federal life situations. Each of them combines an average of 17 government services related to a single topic: university admissions, large families, retirement, and many others. An additional 32 federal life situations are planned to be launched by the end of 2025.

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Alexander Novak with the Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud

October 15, 2025

Alexander Novak met with Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud, Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week International Forum.

October 15, 2025

Alexander Novak at a meeting with the Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud

October 15, 2025

Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud at a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak

October 15, 2025

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Alexander Novak with the Minister of Energy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud

Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak met with Saudi Arabian Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud on the sidelines of the Russian Energy Week international forum.

In anticipation of the Joint Russian-Saudi Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation and the Russia-Saudi Arabia Business Forum, which will take place on November 5-6 this year in Saudi Arabia, Alexander Novak and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, as co-chairs of the intergovernmental commission, discussed current issues of cooperation in key economic sectors.

Bilateral trade between the two countries is growing dynamically, with trade volume increasing by 62.7% last year. Investment cooperation is also showing positive momentum: the volume of accumulated Russian investment in Saudi Arabia has grown sixfold in one year, while Saudi investment in Russia has increased by 11%. Over the past 10 years, more than 40 joint investment projects have been implemented in information technology, transportation, infrastructure, petrochemicals, and other economic sectors.

Particular attention was paid to cooperation in the energy sector. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that collective action within OPEC is in the long-term national interests and contributes to strengthening the economies of both countries. The parties also discussed the possibility of developing joint projects in LNG, hydroelectric, and nuclear energy.

Cultural, educational, and tourist ties between Russia and Saudi Arabia continue to strengthen. Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in mutual tourist traffic: the number of Saudi tourists visiting our country has increased eightfold, while Russian tourists traveling to Saudi Arabia have nearly tripled. Direct flights between the two countries were established this year.

"We are successfully developing our bilateral partnership and maintaining close interaction on the international stage. This cooperation is driven by the established, trusting dialogue between the leaders of our countries – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman," noted Alexander Novak.

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