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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Kostroma Region Governor Sergei Sitnikov. The main topics discussed were the development of the region's agro-industrial complex and environmental protection.

In 2025, the federal budget allocated to support the Kostroma Region's agro-industrial complex more than doubled, reaching approximately 450 million rubles. Systematic state support for the industry allows the region to steadily increase agricultural production. Furthermore, measures to bring agricultural land into production are aimed at this goal, which was also discussed at the meeting. Dmitry Patrushev noted the importance of providing farmers with the necessary material and technical resources and emphasized the need for timely delivery of state support funds to final recipients.

Sergey Sitnikov reported positive growth in vegetable and potato growing, as well as poultry farming. Furthermore, the Kostroma Region is a traditional cheese center in Russia. Seven large cheese factories operate in the region, producing over 60 types of cheese. Over the past 10 years, production volumes of this product, both nationally and in the Kostroma Region, have increased exponentially.

The Deputy Prime Minister and the regional governor also discussed environmental issues and waste management. As part of the national project "Environmental Well-Being," the Kostroma Region is participating in two federal projects—"Circular Economy" and "Forest Preservation." Plans are currently being developed to build new waste management facilities for the regional capital and the surrounding areas, where the majority of the region's population resides. Furthermore, by 2030, the region plans to acquire forest firefighting and forestry equipment, expand the area under reforestation, and establish and develop forest seed production facilities.

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In the Moscow Region, over the past year since the opening of the Malye Vyazyomy bypass on the Central Ring Road on December 22, 2024, drivers have used the new road over 6 million times, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The Central Ring Road is the backbone of Russia's highway network and part of international transport corridors. Therefore, the new bypass around the village of Malye Vyazemy, which the President opened a year ago, has become a driver of development not only for the Moscow Region but for the entire central region. This has ensured efficient transport links between Moscow Region towns and strengthened interregional ties. We see that this bypass is in high demand among drivers: in the first year since its opening, drivers made over 6 million trips. The new road has significantly improved traffic conditions in Odintsovo, Zvenigorod, Golitsyno, Istra, and Kubinka, reducing travel time from Zvenigorod to Odintsovo city center and to Vnukovo Airport. Furthermore, the opening of the bypass has relieved the traffic congestion in Malye Vyazemy, which is crucial for the comfort of local residents," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister added that the new road has a positive impact on freight traffic. On average, approximately 3,700 trucks travel along the section daily. Furthermore, the bypass eliminated the road's at-grade intersection with the Smolensk-bound railway tracks, where trains run at intervals of two to three minutes, or a maximum of five minutes, during peak hours. This created significant problems for drivers, especially during the summer season. Now, drivers no longer have to waste time waiting for trains to pass.

Vyacheslav Petushenko, head of the state-owned company Avtodor, noted that the opening of the Malye Vyazmy bypass was one of the most anticipated events for millions of residents of the Moscow region.

"It's important to note that the commissioning of this seemingly small section was of enormous significance for the region. The Malye Vyazmy bypass on the Central Ring Road immediately became a popular choice for drivers, averaging over 16,500 trips per day. Notably, peak traffic during the first year since its opening was most often observed on Fridays. For example, traffic peaked on Friday, September 26, 2025, when drivers made approximately 27,500 trips on the new section in one day," said Vyacheslav Petushenko.

The bypass around the village of Malye Vyazyomy has four lanes—two in each direction. Electric lighting has been installed to ensure safe passage at night. Five artificial structures have also been constructed, including three interchanges—at the intersection with Petrovskoye Highway, Yamskaya Street, and near the Golitsyn Poultry Farm—as well as a bridge over the Bolshaya Vyazemka River and a tunnel. For the comfort of Malye Vyazyomy residents, 29,000 square meters of noise barriers have been installed.

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On Energy Workers' Day, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak launched new power facilities in four regions of the country: the Granit substation in the Republic of Karelia, the Veduchi substation in the Chechen Republic, the Polymetal substation in Khabarovsk Krai, the Central Distribution Substation in Krasnoyarsk Krai, and the second power unit of Krasnoyarsk Thermal Power Plant No. 3.

These facilities are involved in addressing key regional development challenges, including providing energy and heat to homes and social institutions, developing mineral deposits, achieving industrial growth, and realizing tourism potential. They are built using domestic technological solutions and demonstrate successful efforts to substituting imports and strengthening technological leadership, which is a government priority.

"Today, technologically complex facilities built using state-of-the-art Russian equipment were commissioned. These launches confirm that, despite all the challenges facing our country, the energy sector continues to develop and address the objectives set by the President to improve the reliability of power supply and connect new consumers. I wish all industry workers success and congratulate you on your professional holiday," said Alexander Novak.

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Marat Khusnullin: More than 52 million trips were made by motorists on the M-12 "Vostok" highway in two years.

On December 21, 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the M-12 "Vostok" expressway from Moscow to Kazan. Since its opening, more than 52 million vehicle trips have been recorded on this section, according to Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"The construction of the M-12 Vostok highway has become one of the most ambitious projects of our time. Thanks to the new expressway, travel time for motorists has been cut almost in half. The commissioned sections of the highway have had a multiplier effect not only on the regions they pass through, but also on the economy of the entire country. The road is in demand among motorists: in just two years since the launch of traffic from Moscow to Kazan, more than 52 million trips have been recorded. Thanks to the highway, new logistics routes are being formed. Thus, since the launch of traffic on the M-12 Vostok, more than 150 million tons of cargo have been transported. Moreover, the M-12 Vostok contributes to the active development of domestic tourism, and statistics for the regions located along the highway confirm this. A significant increase in hotel room occupancy is shown in the Moscow, Vladimir, and Nizhny Novgorod regions, as well as the Republic of Tatarstan and the Chuvash Republic – from 30 to 100%. Moreover, in these regions, the road has also given impetus to housing development construction, expansion of their urban development potential,” said Marat Khusnullin.

The highway's development continues. In July 2025, the President of Russia opened a new section of the M-12 highway from the town of Dyurtyuli to the village of Achit, extending the route to Yekaterinburg. Today, a high-speed, traffic-light-free route from St. Petersburg to Yekaterinburg is available, covering the distance in 22 hours—almost twice as fast as before. This is part of the "Rossiya" transport route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.

Roadside services are also actively developing on the M-12 "Vostok" highway. Currently, 24 multifunctional road service zones (MFSZs) operate between Moscow and Kazan. They provide all necessary services for drivers and passengers on short and long-distance trips. Furthermore, this year, the first hotel on this highway was opened within the MFSZ at kilometer 421 near Arzamas in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, head of the state-owned company Avtodor, traffic intensity during peak periods is almost three times higher than the annual average.

"On sections of the M-12 Vostok near Moscow, the average traffic volume is around 40,000 vehicles per day, and during peak periods, it's around 66,000. Moreover, on almost every transit section, this figure is even higher in August and on holidays. For example, if the average traffic volume in the Arzamas area is around 10,000 vehicles, then during peak periods it's around 30,000 vehicles. Overall, the demand for the M-12 Vostok highway is growing along with its development. Sections of the M-12 Vostok located beyond Arzamas have shown significant growth—more than 40% compared to last year. This is due, among other things, to the opening in July of this year of the new Dyurtyuli-Achit section of the M-12, which connects the Republic of Bashkortostan, Perm Krai, and Sverdlovsk Oblast. This trend shows that long-distance trips are becoming popular among drivers, and transit traffic is becoming more and more popular. “more intense,” Vyacheslav Petushenko emphasized.

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A number of government decrees have been adopted that aim to improve the efficiency and transparency of interactions between energy companies, citizens, and organizations.

At the federal level, a basic standard for the quality of service to electricity consumers has been approved, and guaranteeing suppliers are required to develop and approve their own, expanded standards for the quality of service to consumers based on this standard.

All communication between the consumer and the guaranteed supplier will be centralized in their personal account. This account will allow them to notify about the need for a meter replacement, receive information about an upcoming inspection or verification of the meter, and learn the results of the work performed. If the consumer does not have a personal account, the guaranteed supplier is obligated to create one.

For all consumers with a connected capacity of up to 150 kW, application submission will be completely digital. This will reduce the amount of paperwork and application review time. Responsibilities will also be clearly delineated between the consumer, the guaranteed supplier, and the grid company to avoid disputes.

Another important change is the acceleration of power supply restoration. With a smart metering system, remote power restoration must now occur within one calendar day.

Issues of recalculations between electricity suppliers and grid organizations in the event of incorrect tariffs being applied or changes in the actual volume of electricity consumed have also been resolved.

"The decisions made are part of a systematic effort to digitalize and simplify processes in retail electricity markets, increasing the availability and reliability of energy supply for all categories of consumers," noted Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

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Order No. 3869-r of December 18, 2025

In the Krasnodar Krai, the project to build a wastewater treatment facility in Gelendzhik continues. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed an order allocating over 1.1 billion rubles to the region for this purpose in 2025.

New engineering systems will treat 50,000 cubic meters of wastewater from residential buildings and businesses in the city daily. The project will significantly improve living conditions for residents and tourists.

To date, all 48 kilometers of sewer collectors have been upgraded. Construction of the Tonkiy Mys wastewater treatment plant and eight sewage pumping stations is nearing completion.

Federal funding is necessary to fulfill the obligations assumed under the concession agreement for the construction of these facilities. From 2018 to 2024, a total of over 8.8 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget for this purpose.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the Government meeting, December 18, 2025

“We will continue to do everything necessary to develop the regions, implement large-scale projects to improve not only large cities, but also small towns, and improve the quality of life for people across the country,” Mikhail Mishustin noted, speaking about the decision taken atGovernment meeting on December 18.

A series of measures to develop water supply and sanitation systems in the Krasnodar Krai are being implemented at the direction of the President. The work is being carried out as part of the state program "Providing Affordable and Comfortable Housing and Utilities to Citizens of the Russian Federation."

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Vitaly Savelyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Development of the North-South International Transport Corridor, visited Iran. During the visit, he held talks with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

A representative Russian delegation discussed a wide range of issues related to economic cooperation between the two countries with their Iranian counterparts. The focus was on cooperation in transportation and the development of the North-South International Transport Corridor (INSTC), a key area of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Vitaly Savelyev noted the growth of rail container transit from Russia via Iran and the successful operation of a regular container service launched in 2022 along the eastern route of the North-South International Transport Corridor.

The implementation of the intergovernmental cooperation agreement signed in 2023 on the financing and construction of the Rasht-Astara railway in the Islamic Republic of Iran was discussed in detail.

Vitaly Savelyev invited the Iranian delegation to participate in the International Transport and Logistics Forum in St. Petersburg in 2026.

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Order No. 3877-r of December 19, 2025

Financing the development of road infrastructure in the regions remains a government priority. By the end of 2025, several regions will receive additional funds for road construction, repair, and rehabilitation. An order reallocating over 5.2 billion rubles for these purposes has been signed.

Transfers from the road fund will be sent to the Nizhny Novgorod, Smolensk, Omsk, Orenburg, and Kaliningrad regions, as well as to Khabarovsk Krai.

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From Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks at the Government meeting, December 18, 2025

Commenting on the decision takenGovernment meeting on December 18Mikhail Mishustin noted that the allocated funds will be used to build several road sections in the Kaliningrad Region. In the Khabarovsk Region, they will be used to build a road to the automobile border crossing point being built on Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island. In the Omsk Region, they will be used to build a northern bypass around Omsk. This highway, including interchanges and bridges, will be approximately 70 km long. This project, once completed, will not only significantly relieve congestion on the city's main thoroughfares but also integrate the Omsk Region into international transport corridors.

In addition, several sections of roads and related infrastructure in the Nizhny Novgorod and Smolensk regions will be brought up to standard using federal funding. In the Orenburg region, funds will be used to restore roads damaged by the 2024 flood.

"A reliable road network is key to the sustainable development of regions," Mikhail Mishustin emphasized.

The work is being carried out within the framework of the state program "Development of the Transport System" and the national project "Infrastructure for Life."

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Resolution of December 19, 2025 No. 2076

From January 1 to December 31, 2026, Russia will impose a quota on the export of paddy rice outside the Eurasian Economic Union. A resolution to this effect has been signed.

The quota will be 200,000 tons per year. Within the quota, the export duty will be zero; outside the quota, it will be 50% of the customs value of the product.

The decision was approved by the Subcommittee on Customs, Tariff, and Non-Tariff Regulation, and Protective Measures in Foreign Trade of the Government Commission on Economic Development and Integration. It will stimulate the further development of rice farming in Russia and help develop new foreign consumer markets.

A temporary ban on the export of paddy rice is in effect in Russia from July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2025. There is currently no need to extend the ban, as production volumes fully meet the domestic market's needs for this product.

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Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak took part in a gala evening to mark the 35th anniversary of the Renova Group of Companies.

The Deputy Prime Minister read a congratulatory message from Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of the company's anniversary and presented the Renova team with the Order of Honor for their contribution to the development of industry and strengthening the economic potential of the Russian Federation.

"Over the past years, Renova has come a long, impressive way and is now rightfully considered one of the country's leading diversified corporations. Thanks to a responsible approach to business, sound management decisions, and the creative work of your team, you consistently achieve success in various areas and make a significant contribution to the development of strategically important sectors of the domestic economy – mechanical engineering and energy, transport and infrastructure, construction, and metallurgy," the President emphasized in his congratulatory message.

Alexander Novak added that Renova plays a huge role in modernizing the economy, achieving technological sovereignty, and developing innovation.

"The companies within the group are modern, high-tech organizations that ensure the socioeconomic development of our country. And the company's greatest asset is its professionals who work hard, implement innovative solutions, and boldly move forward," said the Deputy Prime Minister.

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