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Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with Vologda Oblast Governor Georgy Filimonov.
Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with Vologda Oblast Governor Georgy Filimonov. The parties discussed the development of education, science, youth policy, sports, and tourism in the region.
"The issue of developing preschool education was raised yesterday at a meeting with the President. As Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin noted, it's important for a woman to return to work after giving birth and maintain her skills. I ask you to review citizens' requests regarding extending the opening hours of nursery groups and kindergartens, and to plan for groups for young children during major renovations of kindergartens. In this way, we will help families with the supervision, care, and upbringing of the younger generation," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.
In the Vologda region, there are more than 3,300 kindergarten groups, attended by more than 53,600 children.
"The Vologda Region is taking advantage of the 'Youth and Children' national project. Thanks to them, a cutting-edge engineering school has been developed, a youth laboratory has been established, and the 'Zemsky Teacher' program and the 'Professionalism' federal project are in place. All of this contributes to the development of education and science in the region. I also propose reviewing applications for participation by Vologda Region universities in the 'Priority 2030' program," the Deputy Prime Minister added.
As part of the federal project "Professionalism," 13 clusters were created in 2022–2025 across 12 economic sectors, including mechanical engineering, metallurgy, chemicals, forestry, agriculture, fuel and energy, construction, tourism and services, education, and others.
In 2025, nine research projects supported by the Russian Science Foundation were launched in the region. In addition, two shared-use centers are operational. Vologda Oblast State Prizes and Vologda Oblast State Youth Prizes in Science and Technology are awarded annually. In 2025, the prizes were 550,000 rubles and 180,000 rubles, respectively.
"Under the national project 'Youth and Children,' last year we created new youth centers in the Babayevsky, Velikoustyugsky, Vologda, and Cherepovets districts, and modernized a youth attraction in the Sokolsky district," said Georgy Filimonov.
The Vologda Region has repeatedly won the All-Russian competition for best regional practices in supporting volunteerism, "Region of Good Deeds." Municipal and regional headquarters operate in the region.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Governor also discussed tourism. In 2025, the Vologda Region received 274.9 million rubles in federal support under the "Tourism and Hospitality" national project—the largest amount the region has received since the project's implementation. The funds are being used to develop the tourist industry in the centers of Vologda and Belozersk, organize events, develop car tourism infrastructure, and construct modular hotels.
In 2027, the popular tourist town of Veliky Ustyug will celebrate its 880th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the region's most famous project, "Veliky Ustyug – the Birthplace of Father Frost," will be promoted.
The Vologda region has accredited regional federations for innovative sports, including eSports and drone racing.
In 2026, federal budget funds are planned for the construction and major renovation of physical education and health centers, the creation of a GTO (Ready for Labor and Defense) facility, modular martial arts halls, and the purchase of equipment for the creation of flat smart sports grounds.
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