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Twelve more regions have joined the program for resettling residents from dilapidated housing, implemented as part of the national "Infrastructure for Life" project coordinated by the Russian Ministry of Construction. Among those receiving support are the Donetsk People's Republic, the Luhansk People's Republic, and the Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. This was announced by Marat Khusnullin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Territorial Development Fund.

"Residents of 12 more regions will have the opportunity to relocate from dilapidated housing as part of a new phase of resettlement of unsuitable housing. The Territorial Development Fund, the operator of this program, has approved the corresponding applications from the regions for a total of approximately 5 billion rubles. The decisions made will ensure the resettlement of approximately 5,200 people from an area of 86,600 square meters. It is particularly significant that the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, are joining the program for the first time. The President has set the goal of raising the standard of living in the reunified regions to the Russian average by 2030. And the decisions made today are another step towards achieving this goal. Now it is important for the regions to move on to practical resettlement work," said Marat Khusnullin.

According to him, the Luhansk People's Republic was approved for 1.25 billion rubles to resettle 496 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 13,400 square meters; the Donetsk People's Republic for 641.5 million rubles to resettle 285 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 7,800 square meters; the Zaporizhzhia region for 258.4 million rubles to resettle 187 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 2,800 square meters; and the Kherson region for 180.3 million rubles to resettle 59 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,700 square meters.

In addition, the Volgograd Region will receive 1.08 billion rubles for the resettlement of 1,400 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 19,600 square meters; Moscow Region – 709.7 million rubles for the resettlement of 1,400 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 20,200 square meters; Krasnoyarsk Krai – 528.2 million rubles for the resettlement of 973 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 14,300 square meters; Murmansk Region – 132.5 million rubles for the resettlement of 125 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 2,400 square meters; Kaliningrad Region – 70.6 million rubles for the resettlement of 78 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,200 square meters; the Republic of Ingushetia – 59.5 million rubles for the resettlement of 67 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 1,500 square meters; Tambov Oblast – 44.1 million rubles for the resettlement of 53 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 0.9 thousand square meters; Jewish Autonomous Oblast – 39 million rubles for the resettlement of 42 people from dilapidated buildings with an area of 0.9 thousand square meters.

"To date, applications from 80 regions have been approved under the 'Infrastructure for Life' national project, totaling approximately 37 billion rubles. This will allow for the relocation of approximately 55,000 people and the elimination of approximately 986,100 square meters of dilapidated housing," noted Vasily Kupyzin, CEO of the Territorial Development Fund.

As part of the national project "Infrastructure for Life," it is planned to relocate 345,000 citizens from dilapidated housing covering an area of 6.2 million square meters by 2030.

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Opening the plenary session of the Council, Denis Manturov read a welcoming address from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the participants, organizers, and guests of the event. It stated, in part: "Relations between our countries are developing dynamically in the spirit of strategic partnership and alliance. Regional ties have traditionally been a significant component of these relations. These ties are actively supported at various levels. More than 40 interregional agreements are already in effect, providing conditions for the implementation of joint economic, social, and humanitarian projects, the opening of industrial parks and technology centers, and the holding of exhibitions and presentations. The Council of Regions provides an excellent opportunity for direct dialogue involving heads of central and local governments, entrepreneurs, experts, representatives of academia, universities, and public organizations. The agenda of this year's event includes current issues of cooperation in industry and agriculture, energy and e-commerce, transport and logistics, culture, and education."

Denis Manturov, in turn, noted that almost all Russian regions are already involved in trade and economic cooperation with their Uzbek colleagues.

"It's important to translate the agreements reached into roadmaps, planning specific actions and deadlines for their implementation," the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized. In practical terms, he noted the work being done in a number of Russian regions to create new and develop existing trading houses and wholesale distribution centers.

"Electronic marketplaces are becoming increasingly important in promoting national goods. Russian marketplaces like Ozon and Wildberries are expanding their physical presence in Uzbekistan. They're opening pickup points and building the infrastructure for sorting and logistics centers," added Denis Manturov.

Comprehensive efforts at the national and regional levels, coupled with proactive business efforts, are yielding results. "Since 2019, trade turnover between Russia and Uzbekistan has more than doubled, approaching a trillion rubles. And this year, we're seeing another 7% growth," said Denis Manturov.

Companies from both countries are promoting joint industrial projects. Among the key initiatives of the past two years, Denis Manturov noted the launch of crop protection chemical production in the Samarkand region and fiberglass production in Nukus.

To increase the number of such projects, special attention is being paid to developing mechanisms to support cooperation. The Russian-Uzbek investment platform is intended to be a key element of this work. It was established at the request of the heads of state. A list of promising projects has already been prepared, the first of which are expected to receive funding in the near future.

Among other priority areas of joint work, Denis Manturov named cooperation in transport, the energy sector, and technical regulation. He emphasized the particular importance of developing humanitarian ties and expanding tourism exchanges.

Jamshid Khodjayev began his speech by delivering a greeting from the President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The President of Uzbekistan's greeting stated, in part: "The mechanism for interaction between regions, established seven years ago, has proven its effectiveness and practical relevance. In this regard, a decision was made to transform the forum into a Council of Regions, the first meeting of which took place last year during the state visit of the President of the Russian Federation to Uzbekistan." Shavkat Mirziyoyev called the participation of regional leaders from Russia and Uzbekistan, as well as representatives of the business communities of both countries, clear evidence of the growing role of the regions in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation. "I emphasize that the regions play a key role in achieving our strategic goals and should become the main drivers of practical cooperation," the President of Uzbekistan said in his greeting.

"The comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance between Uzbekistan and Russia are based on long-standing ties and are rich in significant historical events. In the context of geopolitical instability and global economic challenges, the key to addressing a range of strategic challenges facing our countries lies in the regions, which are becoming the true driving force behind our countries' development. I am confident that the forum will open a new horizon for cooperation and launch joint projects aimed at sustainable economic development in the regions and improving the living standards and well-being of citizens of Uzbekistan and Russia," emphasized Jamshid Khodjaev.

The plenary session of the council featured speeches from the governors of the Moscow, Arkhangelsk, Omsk, and Tomsk regions, the heads of the Tashkent, Bukhara, and Surkhandarya regions, the Republic of Karakalpakstan, and the leadership of the Russian-Uzbek Business Council and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Following the meeting, a ceremony to exchange signed documents took place in the presence of the two countries' deputy prime ministers. In total, more than 30 agreements were signed between Russian and Uzbek regions on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, technical, social, humanitarian, cultural, and other areas.

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Organizing Committee of the International Prize People's vote in the Max messenger, which will determine the winner in the special nomination “Public Recognition”.

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The award's expert council included representatives of federal government agencies, state-owned companies, media holdings, and telecommunications companies.

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Socially oriented NGOs among the finalists will receive priority access to free or discounted rent for state- or municipally owned premises. They will also be considered for the status of "National Project Partner" and simplified access to social services.

All award finalists will receive extensive informational support for their projects, the opportunity to participate in a year-long educational program with in-person modules at Rosmolodezh youth centers year-round, inclusion as lecturers for the Russian Knowledge Society, travel throughout Russia through Rosmolodezh's "More Than a Journey" program, and other incentives.

"Projects of the finalists of the anniversary international award

Along with the public vote, which will run until November 7 on the Max messenger, a panel of experts will evaluate the finalists' projects based on professional criteria.

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The names of the laureates will be announced at the end of November, and the awards ceremony will take place as part of the International Forum on Civic Participation.

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Section of the M-11 "Neva" highway.

Systematic infrastructure development efforts continue in Russia, with road network modernization a key element. Specifically, construction of a traffic interchange has begun in the Leningrad Region at kilometer 594 of the M-11 "Neva" federal highway, as announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"We are taking a comprehensive approach to addressing the country's infrastructure development. This involves creating a unified, interconnected road network. To this end, we are upgrading existing highways, building new ones, and constructing interchanges. In response to public demand and at the initiative of the governors of the Leningrad and Novgorod regions, we have begun construction of a transport interchange at km 594 of the M-11 "Neva" Highway. This project will connect the federal and regional road networks with high-speed traffic, improving transport links between the regions. The interchange will provide a shorter route to Luga and the Murmansk Highway—towards Kirishi, Volkhov, Novaya Ladoga, Lodeynoye Pole, Petrozavodsk, and Murmansk—and will reduce travel time for local residents. The project will also drive the socioeconomic development of the regions. Logistics will be accelerated, new tourist routes will emerge, and opportunities for business development will open up. "Currently, a series of works are underway at the site to prepare the site for future construction, as well as construct the embankment," said Marat Khusnullin.

The interchange will be built at the intersection of the M-11 "Neva" highway and the 41A-004 "Pavlovo – Mga – Shapki – Lyuban – Oredezh – Luga" road in the Tosnensky District of the Leningrad Region. The future road will include eight exits.

According to Vyacheslav Petushenko, Chairman of the Board of the state-owned company Avtodor, as part of the construction of the new facility, ramps connecting to the regional road are being built on the expressway.

"They are being built within the existing multifunctional road service zone located on the M-11 Neva Highway between Moscow and St. Petersburg. The ramps will provide a connection between the federal and regional highways in all directions. Outdoor lighting will be installed on the transition and expressway lanes and ramps of the interchange, and an automated traffic management system will be deployed, similar to other sections of our expressways. It will help monitor the traffic situation in this area in real time," noted Vyacheslav Petushenko.

The launch of traffic on the new transport interchange is planned for 2026.

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Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin discussed the draft new federal budget for 2026 and the planning period of 2027 and 2028.

The main financial document was drafted based on the objectives set by the President for achieving national development goals, as well as existing challenges. The submitted budget is balanced. "It allows us to fully fulfill the state's obligations to citizens, creates the conditions for further economic development and the achievement of national defense and security objectives," the Prime Minister emphasized.

Vyacheslav Volodin reported that the draft new three-year budget has been developed by the relevant State Duma committees. On Wednesday, October 22, deputies will consider it in the first reading at a plenary session.

Vyacheslav Volodin also informed Mikhail Mishustin about proposals submitted to the State Duma by public organizations and business associations to amend certain initiatives introduced by the Government as part of the budget package.

Mikhail Mishustin noted the Government's readiness for constructive dialogue, adding that the Ministry of Finance will be instructed to promptly review these proposals with the participation of interested ministries and agencies.

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The Abilympics National Championship kicks off in Moscow on October 30. Competitors from three age categories will participate: schoolchildren, students, and professionals. Participants with severe and/or multiple disabilities will also participate as part of the Festival of Opportunities. In 2025, the Abilympics National Championship will be held under the motto "No Limits – Act Boldly!"

"The Abilympics championship, held as part of the national project 'Youth and Children,' launched at the direction of the President, has been proving for over 10 years that professional development is accessible to everyone. The finals in Moscow will bring together both young and experienced professionals, who will demonstrate their skills in 50 competencies from 18 economic sectors. These include education, IT, industrial professions, and much more. Importantly, the national championship will also include competitions for representatives of our friendly countries and, for the first time, a finals competition for professional skills among participants of the North-Eastern Military District," emphasized Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Timiryazev Center Educational and Exhibition Complex will serve as the main venue for the events, presenting 48 competencies. Competitions in two additional competencies will be held at additional Moscow venues: the Ovchinnikov Polytechnic College and the "Professions of the Future" practical training center. The championship will also feature competitions in 12 presentation competencies. Approximately 290 experts from 54 Russian regions will participate in the judging.

For the first time, the Abilympics National Championship will include the finals of the professional skills championship among participants of the Abilympics special military operation. The competition will be held in 15 competencies among 79 participants from 38 Russian regions who demonstrated the best results in the qualifying round of the professional skills championship among participants of the Abilympics special military operation in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan) from July 25–29, 2025.

"The Russian Ministry of Education places particular importance on developing the Abilympics movement and supporting the national championship—one of the country's largest and most important social projects. The project unlocks the potential of thousands of people with disabilities, helping them realize their potential professionally and integrate into society. Crucially, Abilympics is a comprehensive ecosystem that encompasses various rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities. The championship becomes a true growth hub for each participant, opening up new professional horizons and helping them build successful career paths," commented Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov.

The championship will feature open competitions in eight key competencies with the participation of representatives from friendly countries, including those within the BRICS group.

In 2025, the Festival of Regional Competencies will be held for the first time – master classes reflecting the industry and ethnocultural characteristics of 13 Russian regions.

A Festival of Opportunities will be organized for people with severe and/or multiple developmental disabilities. It will include competitions in 19 competencies and will bring together participants from 13 regions.

A comprehensive career guidance program awaits championship guests: a career discovery festival for children aged 6 to 13, professional tryouts, a job fair, and consultation sessions from Abilympics partners and federal agencies, as well as programs for entrepreneurs and self-employed Abilympics and SVO participants.

The exhibition will showcase the latest domestic technical rehabilitation equipment and offer consultations from all-Russian public organizations for people with disabilities, the state fund for supporting participants of the "Defenders of the Fatherland" volunteer military unit, and booths from the ArtMasters project, the Russian "Knowledge" Society, the "National Priorities of Russia" NGO, the Russian Children's and Youth Movement "Movement of the First," and others.

The cultural program was prepared with the support of the Russian Ministry of Culture and the Moscow Department of Culture.

Participants will also enjoy various sporting events, including volleyball competitions, wheelchair dance competitions, adaptive tennis master classes, a chess tournament, and classes from specialists from the Moscow State University of Sport and Tourism.

In addition, the championship will also include the summing up of competition results in a number of competencies, including "Nail Service," "Performance Skills (Vocals)," "Welding Technologies," "Tailor," and others.

Winners of the national Abilympics championship receive social support for the purchase of specialized technical rehabilitation equipment and additional education using electronic certificates.

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The government is systematically working to shorten the investment and construction cycle. Since 2019, the number of administrative procedures in the construction industry has been reduced threefold, from 96 to 32, and the number of required documents has been more than halved, from 1,168 to 567. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

"We have a truly ambitious yet achievable goal: to reduce construction time to 1,000 days by 2030, or just under three years. This work allows us to maintain a high construction pace and accelerate the commissioning of vital projects. Furthermore, reducing developer costs impacts the final cost of projects. Therefore, we continue to work on this in several areas. Among other things, it is important for regions to align their regulations with federal changes. We are already seeing significant reductions in construction time in some regions, such as Moscow, Sakhalin, Kurgan, and Novgorod Oblasts. Overall, since the beginning of 2019, we have been able to reduce the number of required approvals nationwide by three times – from 96 to 32 procedures. "Furthermore, the number of documents required for construction projects has been more than halved – from 1,168 to 567. This work is currently ongoing as part of the federal project "New Rhythm of Construction," which, as of 2025, has become part of the national project "Infrastructure for Life," noted Marat Khusnullin.

To monitor the rate of reduction of the administrative burden, the Ministry of Construction conducts quarterly monitoring of the duration of the investment and construction cycle in the regions, based on which a rating of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation is compiled.

According to the latest data, the best results were achieved in 58 regions, which received scores between 22 and 31 points. Moscow topped the ranking with 31 points, while the Sakhalin, Kurgan, and Novgorod regions also ranked among the top regions. The second group includes 25 regions with scores between 13 and 21 points, including the Kemerovo-Kuzbass, Kaliningrad, and Penza regions.

To ensure an objective assessment, construction durations are analyzed every six months. Based on lists of commissioned projects provided by regions, projects are randomly selected for a detailed assessment of the completion timelines for all procedures.

"As part of monitoring the duration of the investment and construction cycle in the regions, we assess the quality of the subject of the Russian Federation's implementation of this work, the regulatory potential for project implementation, the speed and quality of adaptation of regional legislation to changes at the federal level, the level of implementation of digital solutions, and the presence of redundant and outdated requirements for participants in the investment and construction cycle. In 2019, construction of projects from the beginning of design to obtaining permits for commissioning took an average of 2,181 days, which is five to six years. Now, the investment and construction cycle has been reduced to approximately 1,211 days, which is three years and three months," said Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin.

The stages and activities required for the implementation of a construction project are outlined in the Urban Development Code. The list is uniform for each category of facilities, regardless of their type and characteristics. This was facilitated by the launch of digital registries of documents and requirements on September 1, 2024, allowing for the prompt updating of documents, requirements, materials, information, and approvals required for the implementation of a construction project.

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Since 2020, the Government Commission on Improving the Efficiency of Federal Property Use and Territorial Development, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, has held 46 meetings, reviewing over 1,600 issues. This work is based on Federal Law No. 161-FZ, which establishes a transparent mechanism for the transfer of land through public auctions to replenish the state budget.

"Efficient land management is an essential factor in the sustainable development of cities and regions. Efforts to re-integrate inefficiently used federal land plots into economic circulation help create the conditions for implementing real projects: housing construction, social facilities, and industrial and infrastructure development. Such property begins to benefit people and businesses. We are systematically working in this area within the Government Commission for Improving the Efficiency of Federal Property Use and Territorial Development. Thanks to the decisions made, approximately 3,000 land plots covering 14,000 hectares have been re-integrated into economic circulation since 2020. Their urban development potential amounts to 34.5 million square meters of real estate," said Marat Khusnullin.

The Deputy Prime Minister clarified that more than 1,700 plots of land have been transferred to DOM.RF for management. Their combined area is 10,800 hectares, with a development potential of over 25 million square meters. Another approximately 1,300 plots, over 3,200 hectares in area, have been transferred to the regions, with a development potential of approximately 9.5 million square meters.

Since 2020, the government commission has conducted approximately 1,400 tenders, awarding investors over 3,000 land plots with a total area of approximately 5,600 hectares. This creates potential for the construction of over 24 million square meters of real estate.

Particular attention is paid to integrated territorial development projects (ITD), which enable the renovation of residential areas in populated areas and the creation of a comfortable living environment with the necessary supporting infrastructure. Thus, following tenders since 2022, 771 land plots, totaling approximately 1,800 hectares with a potential development potential of over 10.4 million square meters, have been awarded under IDT projects.

Federal budget revenue from measures to put assets into circulation since 2020 has amounted to 114.2 billion rubles.

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Mikhail Mishustin congratulated the actor, director, and screenwriter on his 80th birthday.

"An outstanding director, actor, screenwriter, and renowned public figure, you make a significant contribution to the development of Russian culture and world cinema. Your multifaceted work has been recognized with high state awards and prestigious international prizes.

The unforgettable images and films you created have become part of the golden fund of cinema, winning recognition from the professional community and the love of millions of fans.

As head of the Union of Cinematographers of Russia, you do a lot for the domestic film industry, devoting special attention to supporting film and theater professionals and promoting talented young people.

I wish you and your loved ones success, good health and prosperity."

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On October 21, Mikhail Mishustin will speak at the plenary session of the International Export Forum "Made in Russia" on the topic "Russia to the World: Strengthening Trust, Developing Global Connections."

The event will be attended by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, and Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov.

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