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Chairman of the KAMAZ PJSC Trade Union, Ildar Shamilov, was awarded the Tatarstan Federation of Trade Unions' badge "For Services to the Trade Union Movement of the Republic of Tatarstan."

The award ceremony took place at a meeting of the Presidium of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan in Kazan. Elena Kuzmicheva, Chairperson of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan, presented the award, recognizing the high level of social work at KAMAZ PJSC.

This award is a testament to the significant personal contribution of the auto giant's trade union leader, Ildar Shamilov, to protecting the social and labor rights and interests of workers, developing social partnerships, and strengthening the trade union movement not only within the company but throughout the republic.

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KAMAZ-LEASING is participating in the 30th anniversary TransRussia International Exhibition, currently taking place in Moscow. The KAMAZ-54901 high-tech version of the long-haul truck is on display at the stand.

The KAMAZ-54901 (4×2) long-haul tractor with ADAS embodies the latest developments from KAMAZ engineers. The vehicle was designed with global automotive trends in mind. This version of the flagship K5-generation truck features aerodynamic fairings on the cab and chassis, improving aerodynamics and reducing fuel consumption by 5 to 10%. At the same time, the vehicle's interior has been significantly upgraded, including a more powerful engine and improved driver comfort and safety.

The truck is equipped with adaptive cruise control, which automatically maintains a safe distance from the vehicle in front and monitors the vehicle's lane position, warning of lane departure, significantly enhancing active safety. Other features include an emergency braking system, an electronic brake system (EBS), an electronic stability program (ESP), an anti-lock braking system (ABS), and an anti-slip regulation system (ASR).

TransRussia is Russia's largest international exhibition of transport and logistics services, warehousing equipment, and technologies. Each year, over 500 companies from Russia and abroad participate, and the number of visitors exceeds 30,000. KAMAZ Leasing Company specialists provide consultations, providing up-to-date information on unique KAMAZ vehicle leasing programs and comprehensive financial solutions. A "Wheel of Fortune" lottery is also available for visitors to the stand: participants can win branded merchandise from KAMAZ-LEASING or a discount certificate for the purchase of used vehicles.

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A professional skills competition among mentors was held at the KAMAZ PJSC forging plant.

This is the second time the forge plant has held this competition. This year, 17 people decided to test their skills. Vladimir Davydov, the winner of last year's competition and a machine tool and manipulator adjuster with control units from the stamping and tooling department, was invited to participate without any qualifications. "Competition participants are typically experienced individuals who have been mentoring new employees for years. This time, there were more competitors," said Nadezhda Sharavyova, Chief HR Development Specialist.

Participants had to answer 15 questions in the theoretical part. The organizers prepared the test based on the KAMAZ mentoring program. They had half an hour to complete the task, but the mentors completed it in half the time. In the second part, participants watched two clips from the cartoons "Catch a Wave" and "Kung Fu Panda." In the first, the mentor, penguin Zeke, despite making mistakes, tried to teach the main character, Cody, how to properly build a surfboard. The second mentor, Master Shifu, was reluctant to take on the panda, setting him challenges that he failed. Participants had to note all the details on their checklists: for example, whether the training location and time were chosen correctly, and what the mentor could have done that would be helpful for the student. Points were awarded for each completed competition task.

Tatyana Lebedeva, a logistics operator at SHIK, took third place in the competition. Instrumentation and automation fitter Denis Kraisman from the Central Metrology Laboratory took second place. Gleb Aleksanov, an electrician at TsRiOOK-5, won.

The awards were presented to the winners by Igor Malyasev, director of the forge plant, and Pavel Volokhov, chairman of the plant's trade union. All winners will represent their plant at the KAMAZ competition.

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KAMAZ-LEASING has strengthened the fleet of the Avangard transport company by delivering 50 new K5 generation KAMAZ-54901 tractors.

The young, rapidly growing company Avangard took a major step toward expanding its operational capabilities, increasing its fleet by more than 100%. They chose KAMAZ Leasing Company. This move allowed them to preserve capital and achieve instant scalability in a single transaction—the fleet increased from 42 to 97 vehicles. Meanwhile, the "Lower Rate" program allows for precise cost planning.

Avangard has been operating since 2018, providing transportation services throughout Russia. Now, along with other heavy-duty trucks, 50 flagship KAMAZ-54901 K5-generation tractors will be deployed on these routes.

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On Friday, March 13, the KAMAZ Visitor Center hosted an educational and practical seminar titled "Modern Trends in the Development and Application of Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and the Automotive Industry," featuring Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg.

The business meeting was attended by KAMAZ PJSC CEO Sergey Kogogin, the company's top managers, Marina Lipetskaya, Director of the North-West Center for Strategic Research Foundation, Dmitry Sanatov, Partner of the North-West Center for Strategic Research Foundation, representatives of Yandex LLC, Sberbank PJSC, Severstal PJSC, and others. Experts from various KAMAZ divisions were also present.

Sergey Kogogin, CEO of KAMAZ PJSC, addressed the audience with a welcoming speech. The company's CEO noted that the implementation of intelligent systems in production is becoming a prerequisite for ensuring technological sovereignty and maintaining leadership in a rapidly changing global market. "It's clear that artificial intelligence technologies are becoming key, strategic. This topic is being addressed at the state level – the direction has been set by Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the head of state noted, for Russia this is a matter of state, technological, and value sovereignty. Our country must possess a full range of its own technologies and products in the field of generative artificial intelligence," Kogogin emphasized.

"Artificial intelligence has now penetrated communications: document management, image recognition, and automated response generation. Almost every large organization has a robot answering calls. We see the use of AI growing. But the greatest expectations are still associated with its penetration into industry. For the automotive industry, this is a matter of transitioning to autonomous vehicle control. The next step is the widespread adoption of robots. And not the traditional manipulators of the 1970s, but autonomous robots capable of navigating tasks and space, and assessing the performance of various operations. The key, however, is the management of large multi-domain sites such as workshops. Sooner or later, we will achieve intelligent manufacturing," commented Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg.

"We, like most companies both globally and in Russia, have already begun using artificial intelligence in certain processes. Our employees use it in one way or another. But we understand that AI is more than just an assistant. In some processes, AI will take on the role of first pilot, leaving humans in the supporting role—the role of second pilot," noted Eldar Shavaliev, Director of the Digital Transformation Center at KAMAZ PJSC.

The second part of the seminar featured intensive group work, during which specialists and experts exchanged practical experiences. In summing up, the participants noted the highly productive nature of the business meeting.

During the visit, business negotiations were also held between the seminar participants and KAMAZ PJSC top managers. The parties discussed promising areas of cooperation and the implementation of joint high-tech projects. Additionally, some guests were given a tour of KAMAZ facilities. The group visited the automobile plant, where they were shown the main assembly line and the cab assembly line, and toured the press and frame plant, where they were shown the chassis shop and paint shop.

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On Friday, March 13, the Ayaz Gilyazov Naberezhnye Chelny State Tatar Drama Theater premiered a play dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck.

The event was attended by the General Director of KAMAZ PJSC Sergey Kogogin, top managers of the auto giant, the mayor of Naberezhnye Chelny Nail Magdeev, KAMAZ workers and veterans of the plant. Among the honored guests of the festive evening was the Vice-Governor of St. Petersburg Vladimir Knyaginin.

"Today is a significant event for us, KAMAZ workers—we live by more than just hardware. Of course, our main hero is our truck; we pour all our energy, knowledge, love, and soul into it. But in the year of the first KAMAZ's 50th anniversary, we've tried to make sure it's not all about hardware, but also about people. Theatrical life is also, of course, important to us," noted Sergey Kogogin, greeting the KAMAZ workers. He also emphasized the significance of the first KAMAZ truck's production for the country and the lofty goals of that time. "Only a strong country could have such ambitions to build the world's largest plant in such a short time. Those who came 55 years ago to build KAMAZ are truly heroic people." "I can imagine what a moment it was for KAMAZ workers, for the city of Naberezhnye Chelny, and for the country when the first KAMAZ truck rolled off the assembly line on February 16, 1976. Our current generation certainly has no less ambition; we have always strived and continue to strive to be at the forefront of global automakers," said the company's CEO.

The production, based on the play by Naberezhnye Chelny playwright Artur Shaidulla, "My Horse Came Out of the Shadows/Chykty Atym Kulegeden," tells the story of the creation of the KAMAZ Mustang automobile and the continuity of generations. It tells the story of how there is always room for heroism—a labor feat and a feat in the name of the Motherland.

The action unfolds in two worlds: in the designer's office, where the first Mustang was created, and in the present day, when the truck continues to serve the defenders of the Fatherland on the front lines. The production's main characters are strong-willed individuals. Furthermore, the KAMAZ-4350 truck takes center stage, becoming a full-fledged participant in the events. The production is presented in two languages – Tatar and Russian (headphones with simultaneous translation are provided for Russian-speaking audiences).

The performance was created in the year of the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ vehicle and the 400th anniversary of the city of Naberezhnye Chelny, commissioned by KAMAZ PJSC as a token of gratitude to the plant's workers, city residents, and all those who defend national interests today.

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On Friday, March 13, a special cancellation ceremony for unique postal products dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the first KAMAZ vehicle was held in Naberezhnye Chelny.

The ceremony took place at the Ayaz Gilyazov Naberezhnye Chelny State Tatar Drama Theater. The special cancellation ceremony was attended by Sergey Kogogin, CEO of KAMAZ PJSC, Nail Magdeev, Mayor of Naberezhnye Chelny, and Svetlana Grishina, Deputy Director of the Federal Postal Service "Tatarstan Pochtasy" of JSC Russian Post. The executives affixed a postmark to the stamp issued to commemorate the anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck and, as is tradition, signed the envelopes commemorating this significant event. Vladimir Knyagin, Vice Governor of St. Petersburg, was the guest of honor at the event.

In his welcoming address, Sergey Kogogin noted that the issued stamps will commemorate the anniversary in philatelic collections and, decades from now, will serve as reminders of the KAMAZ team's achievements and this significant event for the Russian automotive industry. He also emphasized KAMAZ PJSC's long-standing partnership with Russian Post. "It's important to us that Russian Post not only sends our letters and parcels, but is also our partner and customer: a huge number of KAMAZ vehicles are supplied to Russian Post and transport freight daily," the company's CEO said. "It's an honor that our partner has taken the initiative to issue a postal envelope and stamp for this anniversary."

In turn, Svetlana Grishina, Deputy Director of the Federal Postal Service Administration "Tatarstan Post" of JSC "Russian Post," welcomed the ceremony participants and noted the significance and depth of the event, which unites three stories: the history of the city celebrating its anniversary, the history of the domestic auto industry, and the history of postal art.

Russian Post issued a total of four stamps commemorating the anniversary of the first KAMAZ truck. They depict the auto giant's first-born, the KAMAZ-5320, a combined-use road vehicle based on the KAMAZ-65115, the innovative KAMAZ-6282 electric bus, and the flagship latest-generation K5 KAMAZ-54901 tractor unit. The postal products went on sale on Friday, March 13. Each stamp has a face value of 50 rubles, and the total print run is 36,000 copies. In addition to the stamps, first-day covers and special cancellation postmarks for Moscow and Naberezhnye Chelny, as well as maximum cards, were issued. A blank cover costs 30 rubles, while an envelope with a postmark imprint costs 80 rubles.

A special cancellation is a procedure organized to commemorate a significant event or memorable date. Postal items are canceled using a specially crafted artistic stamp. Stamps and envelopes cancelled in this manner acquire philatelic and museum value.

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Five KAMAZ PJSC employees have been named laureates of the 26th All-Russian "Engineer of the Year 2025" competition. The winners were honored in Moscow, where they were presented with diplomas, certificates, "Professional Engineer of Russia" badges, and commemorative medals.

The competition was traditionally held by public associations of professional scientists and engineers of Russia in two versions: "Engineering Art of the Young" for participating young specialists aged 35 years and younger, and "Professional Engineers" for specialists with at least five years of experience in engineering positions.

Following the results of the second round of the competition, the winners of the "Professional Engineers" category were the following employees of the foundry: Chief Specialist Andrey Ukhov (nomination "Engineering and Design Schools and Professional Mentoring") and Head of the Bureau of Standardization, Patent, Licensing, and Rationalization Work Oksana Pavlova (nomination "Engineering Economics").

According to the "Engineering Art of the Young" competition, three KAMAZ employees won the second round. Anatoly Baranov, Lead Design Engineer of the Cutting Tool and Measuring Instruments Design Department at the Scientific and Technical Center, won the "Mechanical Engineering (Development and Implementation of Innovative Technology)" category. Adel Vildanov, Head of the Design and Engineering Department of Units and Systems at the Scientific and Technical Center, was named the winner in the "Mechanical Engineering (Scientific and Technical Support)" category. Zinnur Zagrtdinov, Bureau Chief of the Steel Casting Production Technology Department at the foundry, was also named the "Engineer of the Year 2025" competition.

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Ninth-graders from Dimitrovgrad Secondary School No. 6 visited Avtosvet LLC (a subsidiary of the OAT Group, a KAMAZ subsidiary). As part of a career guidance meeting, the students learned about the modern production of lighting fixtures.

The excursion is part of a larger effort to provide students with career guidance and broaden their technical horizons, which OAT Group companies are conducting jointly with educational institutions. For ninth-graders on the cusp of choosing their future profession, this event was a unique opportunity to peek behind the scenes of modern manufacturing and see how engineering ideas are brought to life.

The visit to a leading lighting company began with an introductory presentation on the plant's history and significant achievements that have cemented its reputation in the market. In the production facilities, the children observed the lighting fixture manufacturing process—from component processing to final assembly of the finished product. The students saw modern equipment in action, learned about the quality control stages, and learned about the requirements for automotive lighting products.

As Avtosvet LLC representatives noted, such meetings are important for teenagers who are just beginning to think about their professional future. A hands-on experience with real-life production helps them see the potential of technical specialties and understand the competencies required by modern industry.

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In March, Bus Assembly Shop No. 23 at NEFAZ, a KAMAZ subsidiary in Bashkortostan, celebrated its 25th anniversary. It is here that completed NEFAZ buses, trolleybuses, and KAMAZ electric buses are dispatched.

The workshop's origins date back to 2000, when the "Program for the Development of Passenger Buses on the KAMAZ Chassis" was adopted. By 2001, the preparatory and welding shop had already begun operations, followed by the paint and assembly shop a few months later. In 2003, a reorganization took place: the assembly and paint shop was divided into two separate divisions. Bus Assembly Shop No. 23 then became solely responsible for assembly work, the final stage of the production process, where individual parts and assemblies are assembled into finished products.

Based on its main functions, the workshop is divided into seven sections: electrical harness manufacturing, small component subassembly, glazing, advanced model assembly, the main conveyor line, a finishing and finished product delivery section, and a small assembly section.

Today, the workshop employs 705 people, with an average age of 35-40. The primary specialty is mechanical assembly mechanics, along with electrical fitters, automation and process equipment electricians, painters, test drivers, washer-dryers, pickers, transporters, computer operators, storekeepers, and work assigners. All of them work under the supervision and support of the quality departments, the chief designer, and the chief technologist. Foremen staff each post.

The current capacity of the bus assembly plant is approximately 1,600 buses and electric buses per year. A total of 15 passenger vehicle models are assembled here. From 2001 to 2025, 23,290 buses and 2,462 electric buses were manufactured. The plan is to increase production capacity to 3,000 buses per year by 2027.

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