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The 115th anniversary of the birth of twice Hero of the Soviet Union Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev was marked at the Kolomensky plant with a patriotic event.

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Source: Kolomna Diesel – Kolomensky – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

A patriotic event was held at the Kolomensky Plant to commemorate the 115th anniversary of the birth (January 10, 1911) of twice Hero of the Soviet Union Vasily Aleksandrovich Zaitsev, who worked at our plant in the cast iron foundry before the war.

Electrical engineering students from the Kolomna College learned about the glorious history of the Kolomna plant. Museum curator Marina Katkova focused on the Great Patriotic War and the service of our plant's employees on the battlefield and behind the lines, 15 of whom were awarded the country's highest military award. Retired naval aviation colonel Dmitry Iosifovich Gumovsky spoke to the students in more detail about Vasily Aleksandrovich's development as a pilot and his exploits in the air. As deputy head of the public organization "Veterans of Military Service and Law Enforcement Agencies" in the Kolomna urban district, he often conducts such courage lessons at educational institutions in the city.

Such meetings are a cherished tradition at the Kolomensky Zavod. We are proud of our past and carefully preserve the legacy of our ancestors. Examples of heroism and dedication by the plant's workers are a powerful source of inspiration for the younger generation. It is through such examples that true professional pride, responsibility for one's work, and love for one's native land are instilled.

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The automobile plant's team won the Grand Prix of the first KVN festival game of KAMAZ PJSC.

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The KAMAZ Community Center hosted the first festival game of the KAMAZ Club of the Merry and Inventive. The event was timed to coincide with three significant dates: the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck, the 55th anniversary of the auto giant's Trade Union, and the 400th anniversary of the founding of Naberezhnye Chelny.

Nine teams representing various KAMAZ plants, divisions, and subsidiaries participated in the first game of the season. The debutant team was "Vazhnaya Detal" (Important Detail) from AvtoZapchast KAMAZ LLC. The event was organized by the auto giant's Trade Union.

The game was judged by a jury consisting of Ildar Shamilov, Chairman of the KAMAZ Trade Union; Aleksandr Ushenin, Director of the Kazan Representative Office of KAMAZ and Director of Interaction with Republican Authorities; Leysan Vidineeva, Head of the Youth Affairs Department of the Naberezhnye Chelny Executive Committee; Lidiya Kasymova, Head of the Youth Department of the KAMAZ Trade Union and Chair of the Jury; Aleksey Tarabukin, Chairman of the Company's Youth Council; Ruslan Gayfullin, Head of the "Club of Merry Naberezhnye Chelny Residents" Youth Community; and Denis Sofronov, Editor and Host of the KVN League of Working Youth of Naberezhnye Chelny.

Following the meeting, the Grand Prix was won by the "Full Drive" team of the automobile plant. First place went to the "Dalai Rama" team (Press and Frame Plant), second to "Needful People" (Purchasing Unit), and third to "My Beauties" (Foundry Plant). Participants were also recognized in several categories. According to the jury, the "Best Joke" award went to the debutant team "Important Detail" (OOO AvtoZapchast KAMAZ). Valery Krasnikov from the "Full Drive" team (automobile plant) was awarded "Best Actor," and Olga Khakhalina from the "Needful People" team (Purchasing Unit) was awarded "Best Actress."

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A new model of KDM based on the K5 KAMAZ-65951 dump truck has been released.

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KAMAZ PJSC and the Smolmash plant have launched a new combined road vehicle, the KDM-7881190, based on the K5 generation dump truck, the KAMAZ-65951 (8×4).

The new KDM is based on a high-tech four-axle KAMAZ-65951 chassis. This latest-generation K5 is designed for operation in harsh conditions. The vehicle's gross vehicle weight reaches 50 tons, with the front axles supporting loads of up to 18 tons, and the rear bogie supporting up to 32 tons. The vehicle is equipped with a modern KAMAZ R6 diesel engine with a displacement of 13 liters, a power output of 482 hp, and a torque of 2,403 Nm. It is coupled with a 16-speed transmission. The pneumatic brake system with EBS and an electronically controlled parking brake meets modern safety standards. The comfortable cabin is equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable driver experience. A multimedia system with navigation, hands-free calling, music and video playback, vehicle parameter monitoring, and cabin heater control is also included. The 8×4 wheel arrangement ensures high cross-country capability and versatility.

Smolmash engineers designed the new KDM model to make the flagship KAMAZ-65951 dump truck an effective tool for year-round maintenance and cleaning of paved roads. The solution is based on a quick-release sand and salt spreader with a 14-cubic-meter carbon steel hopper. This design ensures high versatility: the special equipment can be quickly converted without losing its primary dump truck functions. To effectively combat ice, a de-icing agent wetting system with 3,000-liter plastic tanks is included, and the hopper is equipped with a heavy-duty cover to protect the de-icing agent from external influences. Particular attention was paid to control during development: the reagent distribution process is fully automated (the spreading density is adjustable from 5-500 g/m²; the spreading width is adjustable from 1.2 to 12 m) and is controlled from the driver's cab. The engineers also provided duplicate control using an ergonomic joystick, which allows the operator to instantly adjust operating parameters.

A powerful LED light on the cab and an additional LED panel located on top of the hopper provide excellent visibility at night. To warn other road users in poor visibility, strobe lights are installed, as well as active LED "Arrow" and "Road Works" signs.

In addition to the spreading equipment, the KDM is equipped with a four-meter-wide, hydraulically rotating composite plow blade. The use of composite materials allows for a lightweight design and improved snow glide, ensuring high-quality road surface clearing even at high operating speeds.

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KAMAZ K5 generation trucks were showcased at the ZimFestAmur festival in Blagoveshchensk.

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Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, and the legendary KAMAZ-master team took part in the International Russian-Chinese Winter Sports Festival "ZimFestAmur." The event also featured the latest-generation KAMAZ K5 high-tech vehicles.

The 7th International Russian-Chinese Winter Sports Festival "ZimFestAmur" took place in Blagoveshchensk. The opening ceremony took place on the frozen border of the Amur River, with the participation of Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan, and Vasily Orlov, Governor of the Amur Region. Participants were also welcomed by Han Shengjian, Vice Chairman of the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province, and Qin Xu, Deputy Director of the Physical Culture and Sports Department of Anhui Province. This season, guest regions participated in the Winter Games on the Amur Ice Festival for the first time: the Republic of Tatarstan representing Russia and Anhui Province representing China. "This significant event is a shining example of the strengthening of the strategic partnership and friendly relations between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. The Games demonstrate the importance of developing cooperation in sports, one of the most powerful platforms for uniting peoples and cultures. "Russia and China have a rich history of sporting achievements and traditions, and ambitious plans to promote healthy lifestyles and mass sports. This festival provides an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences, enhance professional skills, and inspire a new generation of athletes," said Rustam Minnikhanov.

Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov welcomed festival participants in Russian and Chinese. "Today, we are opening the Russian-Chinese Winter Sports Festival. This unique event has brought together representatives of various sports, and, starting this year, from different regions of both countries. I thank our long-standing partners from Heilongjiang Province, as well as guests from the Republic of Tatarstan and Anhui Province, and renowned athletes from both countries, for their support and participation. I am confident that the festival will further strengthen the friendship and cooperation between our peoples," said Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov.

Rustam Minnikhanov, Vasily Orlov, and Deputy Chairman of the People's Government of Heilongjiang Province Han Shengjian, along with representatives from Anhui Province, then opened the hockey match between young hockey players from the Ak Bure team (Russia) and their peers from the Heilongjiang and Anhui Provinces (China) with a symbolic puck drop. After watching the hockey match, the festival's distinguished guests toured the other competition venues. They watched spectacular demonstration runs in trucks by the renowned KAMAZ-master team. Team leader Eduard Nikolaev and young pilot Almaz Akhmedov demonstrated paired drifting.

Master of Sports of International Class, Honored Master of Sports of Russia in Motorsports Rustam Minnikhanov took the wheel of a K5-generation KAMAZ sports truck. The Rais of Tatarstan gave his colleague, the Governor of the Amur Region, a ride right on the ice of the Amur River. "I've never driven a KAMAZ so fast," Vasily Orlov shared his impressions.

An extensive cultural and sports program was prepared for city residents and visitors on the embankment, with Amur and Tatar groups performing on stage. The festival also featured an exhibition of modern automotive equipment, which was attended by AvtoCenterSamaragd, the official dealer of KAMAZ PJSC in the Amur Region. The exhibition featured high-tech K5-generation KAMAZ-54901 tractor units powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). This model features a KAMAZ R6 (Euro 5) gas engine producing 460 hp, an automated transmission, and two cryogenic tanks holding 1,060 liters of liquefied natural gas. Using LNG significantly reduces fuel costs, with a range of up to 1,600 km on a single fill, making this model one of the most efficient for businesses. Also on display were models of specialized equipment in demand in the region: the time-tested all-wheel drive KAMAZ-43118 flatbed truck, municipal vehicles on a KAMAZ chassis, and a KAMAZ truck equipped with a drilling rig.

Photo: Head of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov

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PJSC TMZ has mastered a new product

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Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Starting in March, the Tutaev Motor Plant, a KAMAZ subsidiary in the Yaroslavl region, will begin producing a new product: a pulley block designed to increase the traction capabilities of vehicle winches.

According to Vladimir Shchannikov, Chief Engineer at TMZ PJSC, the product will be used in automotive applications alongside winches with a capacity of 20 to 30 tons. It is designed to double the winch's pulling capacity.

In 2025, the plant's technical services studied similar designs produced in Russia and internationally and developed a new product that is easy to operate in harsh conditions. Research and development work was completed, and a prototype was produced, which successfully passed testing in an accredited laboratory in Yaroslavl and as part of a vehicle at the KAMAZ Scientific and Technical Center. Based on the test results, the new product was recommended for use in automotive vehicles.

The components for the pulley block will be manufactured in the custom equipment and machine tool shop, the mechanical assembly shop, and the iron foundry of PAO TMZ. Assembly of the winch block will be organized in the custom equipment and machine tool shop.

Serial delivery of the pulley block to the KAMAZ PJSC conveyor is planned for March.

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The annual Spartakiad of OAT Group enterprises has started

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Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

The first stage of the traditional annual Spartakiad of enterprises of the Dimitrovgrad industrial site of the OAT Group (part of KAMAZ PJSC) took place at the Dimitrovgrad ski and biathlon track. The competition opened with a ski relay.

As per tradition, the ski relay consisted of three stages. Teams from the Association for Social Support of Pensioners, AVTOSVET LLC, TEKHNOMASH LLC, and a team of industrial site companies participated in the event. The snowy February weather and the warm, friendly rivalry characteristic of the Dimitrovgrad competitions created a unique atmosphere of competition for victory.

The AVTOSVET team took first place, while the veterans of the factory sports team (Association for Social Support of Pensioners) took second place. The combined team of the industrial site's companies placed third, and the TEKHNOMASH team placed fourth. The veterans of the factory sports team demonstrated excellent physical fitness and fighting spirit, earning silver medals.

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A new collective agreement was signed at OAT Group enterprises.

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Source: KAMAZ – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

A new collective agreement was signed at the Dimitrovgrad industrial site, which unites DAAZ LLC, DAAZ JSC, Avtosvet LLC, DZPM LLC, and DLZ LLC (enterprises of the OAT Group, which is part of the KAMAZ structure).

The signing of a new collective agreement was the result of lengthy and constructive negotiations between the management of the plants within the Dimitrovgrad industrial site and representatives of the trade union. The parties successfully reached agreement on key issues, demonstrating a mutual commitment to partnership and respect for the interests of all participants in the labor process.

The new collective agreement covers a wide range of issues related to working conditions, compensation, social guarantees, and additional benefits for employees at the industrial site. This document reflects a commitment to the principles of mutual respect and social partnership. It serves as a solid foundation for strengthening the company's market position, increasing its competitiveness, and fostering a favorable work climate.

The management of the Dimitrovgrad industrial site expresses confidence that the new collective agreement will stimulate increased productivity, employee professional growth, and, as a result, the continued achievement of high production and economic indicators.

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The KAMAZ PJSC team cross-country skiing relay race took place

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This week, a team cross-country ski relay race among KAMAZ divisions took place in the Pribrezhny city park. The competition was timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck, the 55th anniversary of the auto giant's trade union, and the 400th anniversary of the founding of Naberezhnye Chelny.

The auto giant's United Primary Trade Union organized the sporting event. Twelve teams representing the company's plants and divisions took the starting line. Radik Gabitov, head of the trade union's press center, delivered a welcoming speech. Trade union leaders, colleagues, and friends came to support the skiers.

The team from the First Deputy General Director's Unit – Development Director took first place in the competition. The teams from the Press and Stamping Plant and the Automobile Plant also demonstrated excellent results, taking first and second place, respectively.

The awards ceremony for the relay winners and runners-up will take place tomorrow, February 28, at the KAMAZ PJSC Open Individual and Team Cross-Country Skiing Championship.

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KAMAZ celebrated International Women's Day

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KAMAZ plants and divisions are currently hosting celebrations dedicated to International Women's Day (March 8). The highlight was a festive concert held on March 3 at the Organ Hall in Naberezhnye Chelny.

That evening, the company's female employees were congratulated on International Women's Day by State Duma Deputy Alfiya Kogogina, First Deputy General Director of PJSC KAMAZ and Executive Director Irek Gumerov, Chairman of the Trade Union Committee Ildar Shamilov, and Head of the Executive Committee of Naberezhnye Chelny Farid Salakhov.

State Duma Deputy Alfiya Kogogina conveyed to the KAMAZ women words of gratitude for their work and patriotism from State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and words of appreciation for their support from the Special Military Forces. "It is thanks to your work and your courage that the Russian economy has withstood and thrived under the pressure of more than 30,000 sanctions. A KAMAZ woman is not only a hard worker and creator; she is also a source of love, warmth, and care. I know that many of you, after work, organize humanitarian aid shipments—knitting camouflage nets, writing letters, and assembling packages for our soldiers currently on the front lines. I recently delivered another humanitarian shipment to them, and I extend my sincere thanks to you! They know that you are a reliable support for our men!" Alfiya Kogogina remarked, wishing the women many more reasons to be happy and joyful.

In turn, Irek Gumerov, addressing the female employees of KAMAZ, expressed gratitude for their professionalism and responsibility, emphasizing that today women are successfully realizing their potential in all areas of the auto giant's activities.

As per tradition, an awards ceremony for outstanding female employees of the company was held as part of the gala evening. This year, a total of 390 women were awarded Certificates of Honor and Letters of Appreciation from KAMAZ PJSC, as well as municipal, republican, and federal awards.

The festival's musical program included performances by the Tatarstan Dance Ensemble, the Premier Vocal Group, soloist Liliya Murtazina, and a creative group of KAMAZ employees. A true treat for the audience was the appearance on stage by People's Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan Filyus Kagirov, who performed accompanied by the Miras instrumental ensemble.

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Kamaz workers were among the prize winners of the Alabuga Skills competition.

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KAMAZ employees took part in the large-scale industry-wide republican professional skills competition "Alabuga Skills," which was held in Yelabuga and brought together the best representatives of blue-collar jobs.

The competition brought together 368 specialists from 123 companies across Russia, Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and Udmurtia. Each of the 25 competencies featured intense competition for the title of best in their field. The auto giant was represented by six employees from KAMAZ TFC, KAMAZ STFC, and AvtoZapchast KAMAZ. They competed in three categories: Forklift Driver, Category C Driver, and Category D Driver.

Last year, KAMAZ workers returned victorious from the Alabuga Skills competition. This tradition continued in 2026. Once again, the company's representatives demonstrated their professionalism, depth of knowledge, and precision, and deservedly earned a place among the prize-winners. Irek Salimgarayev, a test driver for KAMAZ Trucking and Trucking Company, took third place in the Category C Driver competition. His colleague, Petr Ivanov, a delivery driver from KAMAZ Trucking and Trucking Company, also won first place.

Petr Ivanov has 45 years of driving experience and has participated in numerous professional skills competitions. His accolades include victories in the KAMAZ Cup, the Mayor's Cup, and national driver competitions. This year, he attended the Alabuga Skills competition for the second time. Last year, he won bronze in the "Category D Driver" category, and today, demonstrating skillful truck handling, he won gold in the "Category C Driver" category.

"I took the traffic rules test. I was the fastest and most accurate. In the second stage, I demonstrated my practical driving skills. I've been driving trucks at KAMAZ for 19 years, and here they gave me a smaller vehicle. A driver always needs to get used to new equipment. But this is a competition, and it's important to prove you're a professional behind the wheel of any vehicle," said Petr Ivanov. "When I learned I'd won, I was thrilled. I was defending not only my own honor, but also the honor of the company I work for. And I always strive to give my all for my beloved KAMAZ."

The KAMAZ workers received cash prizes, trophies, and certificates. Furthermore, first-place winner Pyotr Ivanov received special recognition at the annual final board meeting of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Tatarstan.

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