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Unmanned technologies: from infrastructure to production Residents of the Bashkir UAV Research and Production Center plan to create nearly 500 jobs by 2030. The center currently hosts 24 companies. More than RUB 1.3 billion has been invested in its development, primarily through a federal subsidy from Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. Tax revenues to the federal budget from the center and its residents are expected to reach RUB 1.5 billion by 2030. The site is still being equipped: 95% of the specialized equipment has already been purchased. The Tomsk UAV Research and Production Center has begun obtaining a license to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles with a takeoff weight of more than 30 kg. The center already produces its own engines and small batches of heavy drones capable of carrying up to 200 kg of cargo. Obtaining the license will be the next step toward serial production of such aircraft. The Tomsk center has a full production cycle, from development to assembly and flight testing. It has also created Russia’s first 50-kilowatt drone engine. Industrial cooperation: sharing experience and building new connections Vladimir Region is developing cooperation with KAMAZ, Governor Alexander Avdeev said. During a working visit to the company’s enterprises, regional representatives studied the experience of the Russian automaker. A joint roadmap has been signed for developing the Murom Industrial Park and the Muromteplovoz industrial site. Companies in Vladimir Region already supply components and materials to the automotive giant. Vladimir Region is studying Tatarstan’s experience in developing industrial and IT infrastructure. At the Khimgrad technopolis, the delegation visited facilities producing medical products, oil-and-gas equipment, drones, and industrial robots. Particular attention was paid to the Bashir Rameev IT Park and its educational ecosystem, including the Children’s IT Park and IT School. The republic’s experience may be useful for developing regional production sites and training future specialists. Regions in international markets Mordovia is opening new opportunities for cooperation with China. In Shanghai, the Mordovia–China business forum brought together representatives of industry, agriculture, and the IT sector. Chinese partners were presented with the Sistema special economic zone and proposals for localizing production. Planned projects include food supplies and the development of food production, as well as the creation of an engine assembly line jointly with the Saransk Instrument-Making Plant. PROMOMED has opened an international representative office in Shanghai. The group’s research and production base is located in Mordovia; the portfolio of Saransk’s Biochemist plant includes more than 450 in-demand medicines. The new representative office is expected to help combine the research and industrial capabilities of Russian and Chinese partners and expand the company’s presence in the Chinese market. Big science begins at school In Novosibirsk Region, the federal project “Big Science in Schools” has launched. Schoolchildren and teachers will now be able to visit leading research centers and megascience-class facilities, learn about research, and explore modern technologies. The key sites will be the SKIF synchrotron, the specialized educational and research center of Novosibirsk State University, and Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Governor Andrei Travnikov said. In the future, other scientific complexes across the country will also join the initiative. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Key events of the week in science, technology, and industrial development across AIRR regions. Unmanned technologies: from infrastructure to production Residents of the Bashkir UAV Research and Production Center plan to create nearly 500 jobs by 2030. The center currently hosts 24 companies. More than RUB 1.3 billion has been invested in its development, primarily through a federal subsidy from Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade. Tax revenues to the federal budget from the center and its residents are expected to reach RUB 1.5 billion by 2030. The site is still being equipped: 95% of the specialized equipment has already been purchased. The Tomsk UAV Research and Production Center has begun obtaining a license to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles with a takeoff weight of more than 30 kg. The center already produces its own engines and small batches of heavy drones capable of carrying up to 200 kg of cargo. Obtaining the license will be the next step toward serial production of such aircraft. The Tomsk center has a full production cycle, from development to assembly and flight testing. It has also created Russia’s first 50-kilowatt drone engine. Industrial cooperation: sharing experience and building new connections Vladimir Region is developing cooperation with KAMAZ, Governor Alexander Avdeev said. During a working visit to the company’s enterprises, regional representatives studied the experience of the Russian automaker. A joint roadmap has been signed for developing the Murom Industrial Park and the Muromteplovoz industrial site. Companies in Vladimir Region already supply components and materials to the automotive giant. Vladimir Region is studying Tatarstan’s experience in developing industrial and IT infrastructure. At the Khimgrad technopolis, the delegation visited facilities producing medical products, oil-and-gas equipment, drones, and industrial robots. Particular attention was paid to the Bashir Rameev IT Park and its educational ecosystem, including the Children’s IT Park and IT School. The republic’s experience may be useful for developing regional production sites and training future specialists. Regions in international markets Mordovia is opening new opportunities for cooperation with China. In Shanghai, the Mordovia–China business forum brought together representatives of industry, agriculture, and the IT sector. Chinese partners were presented with the Sistema special economic zone and proposals for localizing production. Planned projects include food supplies and the development of food production, as well as the creation of an engine assembly line jointly with the Saransk Instrument-Making Plant. PROMOMED has opened an international representative office in Shanghai. The group’s research and production base is located in Mordovia; the portfolio of Saransk’s Biochemist plant includes more than 450 in-demand medicines. The new representative office is expected to help combine the research and industrial capabilities of Russian and Chinese partners and expand the company’s presence in the Chinese market. Big science begins at school In Novosibirsk Region, the federal project “Big Science in Schools” has launched. Schoolchildren and teachers will now be able to visit leading research centers and megascience-class facilities, learn about research, and explore modern technologies. The key sites will be the SKIF synchrotron, the specialized educational and research center of Novosibirsk State University, and Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, Governor Andrei Travnikov said. In the future, other scientific complexes across the country will also join the initiative. 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The week’s key developments in science, technology and industrial development across the regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR):
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Transport and Autonomous Technologies The Russian Government has expanded the experimental legal regime for the operation of highly automated trams: two more regions, including Nizhny Novgorod Region, have joined Moscow and St Petersburg. Trials in different urban environments will help assess the technology’s reliability and lay the groundwork for its wider deployment. The development of unmanned aircraft systems was also discussed at a strategic session chaired by Mikhail Mishustin. Priorities for technological leadership include bringing new technologies into industrial use, generating demand for domestic solutions and distributing the production of critical components across the regions. Krasnoyarsk Territory is ready to host some of these manufacturing facilities, said Mikhail Kotyukov, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory and Chair of the relevant Russian State Council Commission. Campuses as New Centres of Science and Technological Development Four AIRR regions have received federal support for inter-university campus projects. In Kaluga Region, the Obninsk Tech International Research and Education Centre for Nuclear and Related Technologies was approved as one of 19 projects selected by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education for inclusion in the federal project “Creating a Network of Modern Campuses.” In Irkutsk, plans are underway to establish an inter-university campus covering more than 50,000 square metres. It will bring together Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Irkutsk State University and Baikal State University, alongside industrial partners En+, RUSAL and Service TechnoProm. The complex will include a teaching and laboratory building with a technology park, a sports complex and student accommodation with 1,270 beds. Work on the design and cost documentation is scheduled to begin in 2027. In Lipetsk Region, the campus will be built on the site of the unfinished Katyashchikhsya Kamney sports complex. The project includes a laboratory building, a technology park, business and sports centres, and accommodation for students and teaching staff. Four regional universities will operate at the campus, with businesses participating as partners. A federal grant of 8 billion roubles has been approved for the project, with construction scheduled for 2028–2033. Medicine and Biotechnology Mordovia is advancing the use of cell therapy in healthcare. A plan for a joint project with Sechenov University to establish and develop the All-Russian Centre for Cell Therapy was presented at the Russian Ministry of Health. Ogarev Mordovia State University and the Promomed Group are also involved. International Cooperation and Technology Exports The Kazan Digital Week 2026 international forum opened in Kazan. This year, it brought together more than 20,000 participants from 76 countries. Russian and international IT companies and start-ups presented their innovations and technological solutions, said Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan. Prospects for promoting Russian services in overseas markets were discussed at a meeting of the State Council Commission on International Cooperation and Exports, chaired by Alexander Tsybulsky, Governor of Arkhangelsk Region. The most promising areas include information technology, consulting, education and medical tourism. Service exports grew by 7.5% in 2025 and by a further 5.5% in the first half of 2026. One priority is to make support measures more accessible to companies and simplify entry into overseas markets. Artificial Intelligence for Safety and an Accessible Digital Environment In Novosibirsk Region, an AI-powered biometric video surveillance system has already helped apprehend 8,000 offenders. The project uses 5,000 cameras. AI technologies have also helped locate 266 missing children. The system enables photographs to be sent to the police and a search to begin within 20 minutes of a report being filed. Nizhny Novgorod Region’s approach to adapting digital services for people with visual impairments is being extended to approximately 40 regions across the country. Two hundred government and municipal online resources have already been made more accessible. Alongside this work, the region is teaching blind users how to use smartphones and computers, while introducing future IT professionals to the principles of inclusive design. Approximately 1,000 people have completed training, and a further 850 IT students have participated in educational activities on digital accessibility. Science and Public Engagement with Research The SCIENCE 0+ International Science Festival has opened in Tomsk. This year’s theme, “Your Cosmic Universe,” marks the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Festival venues are showcasing innovations from Tomsk’s universities and research institutes, ranging from new materials and technologies for the space industry to software for intelligent robots. Exhibits include a prototype of a 3D printer whose original is aboard the International Space Station. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => The week’s key developments in science, technology and industrial development across the regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR). Transport and Autonomous Technologies The Russian Government has expanded the experimental legal regime for the operation of highly automated trams: two more regions, including Nizhny Novgorod Region, have joined Moscow and St Petersburg. Trials in different urban environments will help assess the technology’s reliability and lay the groundwork for its wider deployment. The development of unmanned aircraft systems was also discussed at a strategic session chaired by Mikhail Mishustin. Priorities for technological leadership include bringing new technologies into industrial use, generating demand for domestic solutions and distributing the production of critical components across the regions. Krasnoyarsk Territory is ready to host some of these manufacturing facilities, said Mikhail Kotyukov, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory and Chair of the relevant Russian State Council Commission. Campuses as New Centres of Science and Technological Development Four AIRR regions have received federal support for inter-university campus projects. In Kaluga Region, the Obninsk Tech International Research and Education Centre for Nuclear and Related Technologies was approved as one of 19 projects selected by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education for inclusion in the federal project “Creating a Network of Modern Campuses.” In Irkutsk, plans are underway to establish an inter-university campus covering more than 50,000 square metres. It will bring together Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Irkutsk State University and Baikal State University, alongside industrial partners En+, RUSAL and Service TechnoProm. The complex will include a teaching and laboratory building with a technology park, a sports complex and student accommodation with 1,270 beds. Work on the design and cost documentation is scheduled to begin in 2027. In Lipetsk Region, the campus will be built on the site of the unfinished Katyashchikhsya Kamney sports complex. The project includes a laboratory building, a technology park, business and sports centres, and accommodation for students and teaching staff. Four regional universities will operate at the campus, with businesses participating as partners. A federal grant of 8 billion roubles has been approved for the project, with construction scheduled for 2028–2033. Medicine and Biotechnology Mordovia is advancing the use of cell therapy in healthcare. A plan for a joint project with Sechenov University to establish and develop the All-Russian Centre for Cell Therapy was presented at the Russian Ministry of Health. Ogarev Mordovia State University and the Promomed Group are also involved. International Cooperation and Technology Exports The Kazan Digital Week 2026 international forum opened in Kazan. This year, it brought together more than 20,000 participants from 76 countries. Russian and international IT companies and start-ups presented their innovations and technological solutions, said Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan. Prospects for promoting Russian services in overseas markets were discussed at a meeting of the State Council Commission on International Cooperation and Exports, chaired by Alexander Tsybulsky, Governor of Arkhangelsk Region. The most promising areas include information technology, consulting, education and medical tourism. Service exports grew by 7.5% in 2025 and by a further 5.5% in the first half of 2026. One priority is to make support measures more accessible to companies and simplify entry into overseas markets. Artificial Intelligence for Safety and an Accessible Digital Environment In Novosibirsk Region, an AI-powered biometric video surveillance system has already helped apprehend 8,000 offenders. The project uses 5,000 cameras. AI technologies have also helped locate 266 missing children. The system enables photographs to be sent to the police and a search to begin within 20 minutes of a report being filed. Nizhny Novgorod Region’s approach to adapting digital services for people with visual impairments is being extended to approximately 40 regions across the country. Two hundred government and municipal online resources have already been made more accessible. Alongside this work, the region is teaching blind users how to use smartphones and computers, while introducing future IT professionals to the principles of inclusive design. Approximately 1,000 people have completed training, and a further 850 IT students have participated in educational activities on digital accessibility. Science and Public Engagement with Research The SCIENCE 0+ International Science Festival has opened in Tomsk. This year’s theme, “Your Cosmic Universe,” marks the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Festival venues are showcasing innovations from Tomsk’s universities and research institutes, ranging from new materials and technologies for the space industry to software for intelligent robots. Exhibits include a prototype of a 3D printer whose original is aboard the International Space Station. 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The week’s key developments in science, technology and industrial development across the regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR). Transport and Autonomous Technologies The Russian Government has expanded the experimental legal regime for the operation of highly automated trams: two more regions, including Nizhny Novgorod Region, have joined Moscow and St Petersburg. Trials in different urban environments will help assess the technology’s reliability and lay the groundwork for its wider deployment. The development of unmanned aircraft systems was also discussed at a strategic session chaired by Mikhail Mishustin. Priorities for technological leadership include bringing new technologies into industrial use, generating demand for domestic solutions and distributing the production of critical components across the regions. Krasnoyarsk Territory is ready to host some of these manufacturing facilities, said Mikhail Kotyukov, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory and Chair of the relevant Russian State Council Commission. Campuses as New Centres of Science and Technological Development Four AIRR regions have received federal support for inter-university campus projects. In Kaluga Region, the Obninsk Tech International Research and Education Centre for Nuclear and Related Technologies was approved as one of 19 projects selected by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education for inclusion in the federal project “Creating a Network of Modern Campuses.” In Irkutsk, plans are underway to establish an inter-university campus covering more than 50,000 square metres. It will bring together Irkutsk National Research Technical University, Irkutsk State University and Baikal State University, alongside industrial partners En+, RUSAL and Service TechnoProm. The complex will include a teaching and laboratory building with a technology park, a sports complex and student accommodation with 1,270 beds. Work on the design and cost documentation is scheduled to begin in 2027. In Lipetsk Region, the campus will be built on the site of the unfinished Katyashchikhsya Kamney sports complex. The project includes a laboratory building, a technology park, business and sports centres, and accommodation for students and teaching staff. Four regional universities will operate at the campus, with businesses participating as partners. A federal grant of 8 billion roubles has been approved for the project, with construction scheduled for 2028–2033. Medicine and Biotechnology Mordovia is advancing the use of cell therapy in healthcare. A plan for a joint project with Sechenov University to establish and develop the All-Russian Centre for Cell Therapy was presented at the Russian Ministry of Health. Ogarev Mordovia State University and the Promomed Group are also involved. International Cooperation and Technology Exports The Kazan Digital Week 2026 international forum opened in Kazan. This year, it brought together more than 20,000 participants from 76 countries. Russian and international IT companies and start-ups presented their innovations and technological solutions, said Rustam Minnikhanov, Rais of the Republic of Tatarstan. Prospects for promoting Russian services in overseas markets were discussed at a meeting of the State Council Commission on International Cooperation and Exports, chaired by Alexander Tsybulsky, Governor of Arkhangelsk Region. The most promising areas include information technology, consulting, education and medical tourism. Service exports grew by 7.5% in 2025 and by a further 5.5% in the first half of 2026. One priority is to make support measures more accessible to companies and simplify entry into overseas markets. Artificial Intelligence for Safety and an Accessible Digital Environment In Novosibirsk Region, an AI-powered biometric video surveillance system has already helped apprehend 8,000 offenders. The project uses 5,000 cameras. AI technologies have also helped locate 266 missing children. The system enables photographs to be sent to the police and a search to begin within 20 minutes of a report being filed. Nizhny Novgorod Region’s approach to adapting digital services for people with visual impairments is being extended to approximately 40 regions across the country. Two hundred government and municipal online resources have already been made more accessible. Alongside this work, the region is teaching blind users how to use smartphones and computers, while introducing future IT professionals to the principles of inclusive design. Approximately 1,000 people have completed training, and a further 850 IT students have participated in educational activities on digital accessibility. Science and Public Engagement with Research The SCIENCE 0+ International Science Festival has opened in Tomsk. This year’s theme, “Your Cosmic Universe,” marks the 65th anniversary of the first human spaceflight. Festival venues are showcasing innovations from Tomsk’s universities and research institutes, ranging from new materials and technologies for the space industry to software for intelligent robots. Exhibits include a prototype of a 3D printer whose original is aboard the International Space Station.
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Investment Infrastructure and New Manufacturing Facilities Lipetsk Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been named the best in Russia for the fourth time, securing its third consecutive victory in the national investment attractiveness ranking. New manufacturing facilities are being launched at its sites, while existing enterprises are expanding. This year, the Sibu Industrial plant began operations following an investment of 1.7 billion roubles, and construction began on a second Petexpert plant, valued at more than 2 billion roubles. Kulibin SEZ in Nizhny Novgorod Region took second place in the national ranking of SEZ investment attractiveness. An additional site covering more than 117 hectares in Bor was incorporated into the zone, and the first manufacturing facility opened at its state-owned site in Dzerzhinsk. The SEZ has 56 resident companies planning to invest more than 160 billion roubles in their projects. Novgorodskaya SEZ ranked among the country’s top ten, taking ninth place among industrial and port SEZs. Its 16 resident companies have invested almost 8 billion roubles in the regional economy and created approximately 1,300 jobs. The site’s advantages include ready-to-use infrastructure and investor support. Bashkortostan has begun construction of the joint Bekabad Technology Park in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent Region. This is the republic’s first experience of establishing a technology park abroad. The project already has its first resident companies, which will benefit from preferential terms. The initiative expands opportunities for industrial and technological cooperation between regions of the two countries. In Tatarstan, Alabuga SEZ launched production of new Sollers SF7 vehicles—a van and a passenger bus. The plant has manufactured more than 30,000 vehicles since 2022. The launch of the new models supports the development of Russia’s automotive industry and the republic’s manufacturing base. Technological Sovereignty in the Oil and Gas Industry Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of Yugra, reported on the results of a federal project to develop hard-to-recover hydrocarbon resources, implemented jointly with the Russian Government and Gazprom Neft. The project achieved a 90% import substitution rate. More than 50 high-tech horizontal wells with multistage hydraulic fracturing were drilled, nearly tripling the average daily oil production rate. Two Eurasian patents were also registered for chemical enhanced oil recovery methods. Artificial Intelligence and Regional Digitalisation In Tyumen Region, the INFOTECH 2026 forum is dedicated to digital sovereignty and the development of artificial intelligence technologies. Twenty-six AI solutions are already being used in the region’s key sectors: neural networks help doctors detect abnormalities and speed up the processing of citizens’ enquiries, while video analytics and monitoring systems support safety and environmental protection. The next step is to develop analytical and forecasting tools. Engineering Talent: From Vocational Education to Research and Development In Kaluga Region, approximately 3,000 young people attended the nationwide open day for the Professionalitet vocational education programme. Seven vocational and technical colleges introduced prospective students to in-demand specialisations and employment opportunities. At some venues, schoolchildren were able to try their hand at piloting drones and working as network administrators. Perm National Research Polytechnic University is developing engineering education in cooperation with industrial enterprises. While still studying, students tackle real-world production challenges and participate in technology development. The university already hosts the Regional Engineering School for Oil and Gas Engineering and a youth design and engineering bureau. A chemical engineering school is scheduled to open next year. Medical Technology and Pharmaceuticals Construction has begun in Nizhny Novgorod Region on Health Territory, the first cluster of the Quantum Valley Innovative Science and Technology Centre. Plans include the domestic production of medical devices for plastic and reconstructive surgery, including implants and biodegradable fillers. The site will become part of an emerging medical complex that includes an oncology centre and a nuclear medicine centre. In Mordovia, young pharmaceutical scientists and geneticists from across Russia gathered for a festival dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry. Working on real-world projects helps early-career researchers develop professional skills and learn to work as a team. Science and Young Researchers Irkutsk Region will receive 255 million roubles in federal funding to establish five research laboratories for young scientists. They will open at the region’s leading research organisations and address challenges in biotechnology, geoarchaeology, coordination chemistry, mineral processing and the prediction of hazardous geodynamic processes. The research topics are aligned with the needs of the regional economy, and the new laboratories are intended to help retain young scientists in the Angara region. Kaluga Region rose four places in the ranking of regional scientific and technological development based on 2025 results. The region is home to research centres and institutes affiliated with Rosatom, Rostec, Roscosmos, the Kurchatov Institute and the Russian Academy of Sciences. 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An additional site covering more than 117 hectares in Bor was incorporated into the zone, and the first manufacturing facility opened at its state-owned site in Dzerzhinsk. The SEZ has 56 resident companies planning to invest more than 160 billion roubles in their projects. Novgorodskaya SEZ ranked among the country’s top ten, taking ninth place among industrial and port SEZs. Its 16 resident companies have invested almost 8 billion roubles in the regional economy and created approximately 1,300 jobs. The site’s advantages include ready-to-use infrastructure and investor support. Bashkortostan has begun construction of the joint Bekabad Technology Park in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent Region. This is the republic’s first experience of establishing a technology park abroad. The project already has its first resident companies, which will benefit from preferential terms. The initiative expands opportunities for industrial and technological cooperation between regions of the two countries. In Tatarstan, Alabuga SEZ launched production of new Sollers SF7 vehicles—a van and a passenger bus. The plant has manufactured more than 30,000 vehicles since 2022. The launch of the new models supports the development of Russia’s automotive industry and the republic’s manufacturing base. Technological Sovereignty in the Oil and Gas Industry Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of Yugra, reported on the results of a federal project to develop hard-to-recover hydrocarbon resources, implemented jointly with the Russian Government and Gazprom Neft. The project achieved a 90% import substitution rate. More than 50 high-tech horizontal wells with multistage hydraulic fracturing were drilled, nearly tripling the average daily oil production rate. Two Eurasian patents were also registered for chemical enhanced oil recovery methods. Artificial Intelligence and Regional Digitalisation In Tyumen Region, the INFOTECH 2026 forum is dedicated to digital sovereignty and the development of artificial intelligence technologies. Twenty-six AI solutions are already being used in the region’s key sectors: neural networks help doctors detect abnormalities and speed up the processing of citizens’ enquiries, while video analytics and monitoring systems support safety and environmental protection. The next step is to develop analytical and forecasting tools. Engineering Talent: From Vocational Education to Research and Development In Kaluga Region, approximately 3,000 young people attended the nationwide open day for the Professionalitet vocational education programme. Seven vocational and technical colleges introduced prospective students to in-demand specialisations and employment opportunities. At some venues, schoolchildren were able to try their hand at piloting drones and working as network administrators. Perm National Research Polytechnic University is developing engineering education in cooperation with industrial enterprises. While still studying, students tackle real-world production challenges and participate in technology development. The university already hosts the Regional Engineering School for Oil and Gas Engineering and a youth design and engineering bureau. A chemical engineering school is scheduled to open next year. Medical Technology and Pharmaceuticals Construction has begun in Nizhny Novgorod Region on Health Territory, the first cluster of the Quantum Valley Innovative Science and Technology Centre. Plans include the domestic production of medical devices for plastic and reconstructive surgery, including implants and biodegradable fillers. The site will become part of an emerging medical complex that includes an oncology centre and a nuclear medicine centre. In Mordovia, young pharmaceutical scientists and geneticists from across Russia gathered for a festival dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry. Working on real-world projects helps early-career researchers develop professional skills and learn to work as a team. Science and Young Researchers Irkutsk Region will receive 255 million roubles in federal funding to establish five research laboratories for young scientists. They will open at the region’s leading research organisations and address challenges in biotechnology, geoarchaeology, coordination chemistry, mineral processing and the prediction of hazardous geodynamic processes. The research topics are aligned with the needs of the regional economy, and the new laboratories are intended to help retain young scientists in the Angara region. Kaluga Region rose four places in the ranking of regional scientific and technological development based on 2025 results. The region is home to research centres and institutes affiliated with Rosatom, Rostec, Roscosmos, the Kurchatov Institute and the Russian Academy of Sciences. Their research spans a wide range of fields, from the nuclear and space industries to medicine and food security. 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The week’s key developments in science, technology and industrial development across the regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR). Investment Infrastructure and New Manufacturing Facilities Lipetsk Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has been named the best in Russia for the fourth time, securing its third consecutive victory in the national investment attractiveness ranking. New manufacturing facilities are being launched at its sites, while existing enterprises are expanding. This year, the Sibu Industrial plant began operations following an investment of 1.7 billion roubles, and construction began on a second Petexpert plant, valued at more than 2 billion roubles. Kulibin SEZ in Nizhny Novgorod Region took second place in the national ranking of SEZ investment attractiveness. An additional site covering more than 117 hectares in Bor was incorporated into the zone, and the first manufacturing facility opened at its state-owned site in Dzerzhinsk. The SEZ has 56 resident companies planning to invest more than 160 billion roubles in their projects. Novgorodskaya SEZ ranked among the country’s top ten, taking ninth place among industrial and port SEZs. Its 16 resident companies have invested almost 8 billion roubles in the regional economy and created approximately 1,300 jobs. The site’s advantages include ready-to-use infrastructure and investor support. Bashkortostan has begun construction of the joint Bekabad Technology Park in Uzbekistan’s Tashkent Region. This is the republic’s first experience of establishing a technology park abroad. The project already has its first resident companies, which will benefit from preferential terms. The initiative expands opportunities for industrial and technological cooperation between regions of the two countries. In Tatarstan, Alabuga SEZ launched production of new Sollers SF7 vehicles—a van and a passenger bus. The plant has manufactured more than 30,000 vehicles since 2022. The launch of the new models supports the development of Russia’s automotive industry and the republic’s manufacturing base. Technological Sovereignty in the Oil and Gas Industry Ruslan Kukharuk, Governor of Yugra, reported on the results of a federal project to develop hard-to-recover hydrocarbon resources, implemented jointly with the Russian Government and Gazprom Neft. The project achieved a 90% import substitution rate. More than 50 high-tech horizontal wells with multistage hydraulic fracturing were drilled, nearly tripling the average daily oil production rate. Two Eurasian patents were also registered for chemical enhanced oil recovery methods. Artificial Intelligence and Regional Digitalisation In Tyumen Region, the INFOTECH 2026 forum is dedicated to digital sovereignty and the development of artificial intelligence technologies. Twenty-six AI solutions are already being used in the region’s key sectors: neural networks help doctors detect abnormalities and speed up the processing of citizens’ enquiries, while video analytics and monitoring systems support safety and environmental protection. The next step is to develop analytical and forecasting tools. Engineering Talent: From Vocational Education to Research and Development In Kaluga Region, approximately 3,000 young people attended the nationwide open day for the Professionalitet vocational education programme. Seven vocational and technical colleges introduced prospective students to in-demand specialisations and employment opportunities. At some venues, schoolchildren were able to try their hand at piloting drones and working as network administrators. Perm National Research Polytechnic University is developing engineering education in cooperation with industrial enterprises. While still studying, students tackle real-world production challenges and participate in technology development. The university already hosts the Regional Engineering School for Oil and Gas Engineering and a youth design and engineering bureau. A chemical engineering school is scheduled to open next year. Medical Technology and Pharmaceuticals Construction has begun in Nizhny Novgorod Region on Health Territory, the first cluster of the Quantum Valley Innovative Science and Technology Centre. Plans include the domestic production of medical devices for plastic and reconstructive surgery, including implants and biodegradable fillers. The site will become part of an emerging medical complex that includes an oncology centre and a nuclear medicine centre. In Mordovia, young pharmaceutical scientists and geneticists from across Russia gathered for a festival dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry. Working on real-world projects helps early-career researchers develop professional skills and learn to work as a team. Science and Young Researchers Irkutsk Region will receive 255 million roubles in federal funding to establish five research laboratories for young scientists. They will open at the region’s leading research organisations and address challenges in biotechnology, geoarchaeology, coordination chemistry, mineral processing and the prediction of hazardous geodynamic processes. The research topics are aligned with the needs of the regional economy, and the new laboratories are intended to help retain young scientists in the Angara region. Kaluga Region rose four places in the ranking of regional scientific and technological development based on 2025 results. The region is home to research centres and institutes affiliated with Rosatom, Rostec, Roscosmos, the Kurchatov Institute and the Russian Academy of Sciences. Their research spans a wide range of fields, from the nuclear and space industries to medicine and food security.
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The regions are listed in ranking order. A total of 34 Russian SEZs were assessed in this category. Innopolis Technology and Innovation SEZ (Republic of Tatarstan) and Tomsk Technology and Innovation SEZ (Tomsk Region) were named among the top five technology and innovation zones. The results of the study, prepared by the Association of Clusters, Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones of Russia (AKIT RF) with support from the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, were presented at the Fourth International Forum of Special Economic Zones in Moscow, the ministry reported. A total of 51 SEZs participated in the ranking. Lipetsk, Technopolis Moscow and Arkhyz took the top three places. “Today, special economic zones address challenges that go far beyond attracting investment. They have already become an important instrument for restarting the investment cycle, developing modern manufacturing, introducing new technologies and strengthening regional economies. However, simply offering incentives to businesses is not enough to achieve these results. It takes coordinated work by regional teams and management companies that are prepared to create the conditions for investment projects to move forward and to fulfil their commitments. The national ranking shows where this work is organised most effectively, and the successful experience of the leaders should serve as a benchmark for the development of other special economic zones,” said Maxim Reshetnikov, Russia’s Minister of Economic Development. Among industrial and port special economic zones, Lipetsk SEZ (Lipetsk Region) ranked first. Kulibin SEZ (Nizhny Novgorod Region) took second place, followed by Alabuga SEZ (Republic of Tatarstan) in third. “For the fourth time in five years, Lipetsk SEZ has been recognised as the best in Russia. For us, this is a strong endorsement and confirmation that our approach to creating favourable conditions for investors is working. Behind this recognition are thousands of jobs created, billions of roubles in investment and the trust of businesses making a serious, long-term commitment to the region. New manufacturing facilities continue to open at SEZ sites, while existing enterprises are expanding. This shows that the region’s investment policy is on the right track. Our task is to build on these achievements and continue creating the conditions needed to attract capital, develop technologies and create jobs. This is the foundation of economic resilience and people’s well-being,” said Igor Artamonov, Governor of Lipetsk Region. AKIT RF has conducted the national ranking since 2017. In 2026, the assessment of industrial, port, and technology and innovation SEZs covered 44 indicators grouped into seven sub-indices. Experts considered the investment attractiveness of the regions, business conditions, the availability of infrastructure and land, information transparency, readiness to respond to global economic challenges, and the capabilities of management companies. “Over ten years, the ranking has evolved from a comparative assessment of basic conditions into a comprehensive analysis of the SEZ investment environment. Today, we examine virtually the entire investor journey—from infrastructure readiness and the speed of project launch to the quality of support, services, technological development and the capabilities of the management company. For investors, the ranking provides an opportunity to compare sites against specific criteria; for SEZs, it helps identify their strengths and areas for growth,” said Mikhail Labudin, Director of the Association of Clusters, Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones of Russia. The study’s findings are also used to promote Russian special economic zones abroad. Information about investment opportunities in SEZs is distributed through Russia’s trade missions, relevant platforms of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the investment portal of the International Association of Special Economic Zones of the BRICS Countries. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Seven regions belonging to the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) were represented in the top 10 of Russia’s National Ranking of Special Economic Zone Investment Attractiveness in the industrial and port SEZ category: Lipetsk Industrial SEZ (Lipetsk Region), Kulibin Industrial SEZ (Nizhny Novgorod Region), Alabuga Industrial SEZ (Republic of Tatarstan), Ulyanovsk Port SEZ (Ulyanovsk Region), Alga Industrial SEZ (Republic of Bashkortostan), Togliatti Industrial SEZ (Samara Region) and Novgorodskaya Industrial SEZ (Novgorod Region). The regions are listed in ranking order. A total of 34 Russian SEZs were assessed in this category. Innopolis Technology and Innovation SEZ (Republic of Tatarstan) and Tomsk Technology and Innovation SEZ (Tomsk Region) were named among the top five technology and innovation zones. The results of the study, prepared by the Association of Clusters, Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones of Russia (AKIT RF) with support from the Russian Ministry of Economic Development, were presented at the Fourth International Forum of Special Economic Zones in Moscow, the ministry reported. A total of 51 SEZs participated in the ranking. Lipetsk, Technopolis Moscow and Arkhyz took the top three places. “Today, special economic zones address challenges that go far beyond attracting investment. They have already become an important instrument for restarting the investment cycle, developing modern manufacturing, introducing new technologies and strengthening regional economies. However, simply offering incentives to businesses is not enough to achieve these results. It takes coordinated work by regional teams and management companies that are prepared to create the conditions for investment projects to move forward and to fulfil their commitments. The national ranking shows where this work is organised most effectively, and the successful experience of the leaders should serve as a benchmark for the development of other special economic zones,” said Maxim Reshetnikov, Russia’s Minister of Economic Development. Among industrial and port special economic zones, Lipetsk SEZ (Lipetsk Region) ranked first. Kulibin SEZ (Nizhny Novgorod Region) took second place, followed by Alabuga SEZ (Republic of Tatarstan) in third. “For the fourth time in five years, Lipetsk SEZ has been recognised as the best in Russia. For us, this is a strong endorsement and confirmation that our approach to creating favourable conditions for investors is working. Behind this recognition are thousands of jobs created, billions of roubles in investment and the trust of businesses making a serious, long-term commitment to the region. New manufacturing facilities continue to open at SEZ sites, while existing enterprises are expanding. This shows that the region’s investment policy is on the right track. Our task is to build on these achievements and continue creating the conditions needed to attract capital, develop technologies and create jobs. This is the foundation of economic resilience and people’s well-being,” said Igor Artamonov, Governor of Lipetsk Region. AKIT RF has conducted the national ranking since 2017. In 2026, the assessment of industrial, port, and technology and innovation SEZs covered 44 indicators grouped into seven sub-indices. Experts considered the investment attractiveness of the regions, business conditions, the availability of infrastructure and land, information transparency, readiness to respond to global economic challenges, and the capabilities of management companies. “Over ten years, the ranking has evolved from a comparative assessment of basic conditions into a comprehensive analysis of the SEZ investment environment. Today, we examine virtually the entire investor journey—from infrastructure readiness and the speed of project launch to the quality of support, services, technological development and the capabilities of the management company. For investors, the ranking provides an opportunity to compare sites against specific criteria; for SEZs, it helps identify their strengths and areas for growth,” said Mikhail Labudin, Director of the Association of Clusters, Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones of Russia. The study’s findings are also used to promote Russian special economic zones abroad. Information about investment opportunities in SEZs is distributed through Russia’s trade missions, relevant platforms of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), and the investment portal of the International Association of Special Economic Zones of the BRICS Countries. 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Science and Training for Young Researchers In Bashkortostan, construction of the second phase of the Eurasian Research and Education Centre’s Inter-University Campus is nearing completion. The campus already houses 24 laboratories. More than 500 people have completed placements at leading research and educational institutions in Russia and abroad. Technological Leadership: From Development to Series Production The initial results of national projects aimed at achieving technological leadership were discussed at a strategic session chaired by Mikhail Mishustin. More than 130 models of advanced machine tools and robotic systems are under development. Russian enterprises are expanding production for the microelectronics, aviation, energy storage and space industries, while also developing the bioeconomy and manufacturing equipment for the fuel and energy sector. The next step is to integrate these developments into production chains and accelerate the launch of new products, said Mikhail Kotyukov, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory and Chair of the State Council Commission on Technological Leadership. Aircraft Manufacturing: New Aircraft and Production Plans The Irkutsk Aviation Plant, part of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), presented progress on the production of the first 18 series-produced MC-21 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery to Aeroflot in 2027–2028. The plant is also preparing to manufacture components for a further 90 aircraft. Three prototypes are taking part in trials of the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. Governor Igor Kobzev welcomed First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov to the Irkutsk facility. Unmanned Systems and Engineering Education In Arkhangelsk, the Orkan unmanned surface vessel, equipped with a multibeam echo sounder, is undergoing trials. Scientists at Northern (Arctic) Federal University will assess its accuracy in measuring water depths and mapping the seabed. In the future, the technology could be used to survey ports, prepare for dredging operations and detect underwater obstacles. In Vladimir Region, unmanned systems are being tested at a dedicated airfield. The site also hosts an Aviation Engineering School, where schoolchildren learn to programme and pilot unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and graduates go on to attend the country’s leading technical universities. Educational facilities like these help build a talent pipeline for the aviation and unmanned systems industries. Building a Workforce for a Technology-Driven Economy In 2027, Kaluga Region will host the national round of the Best in the Profession competition in the Automotive Mechanic category. Today, the profession requires skills in digital diagnostics, electronics and hydraulics. According to regional authorities, employers are prepared to offer young specialists salaries of up to 120,000 roubles. Energy: Modernisation and Cooperation Prospects for developing the fuel and energy sector and strengthening interregional cooperation were discussed at Russian Energy Week. Tyumen Region presented its industrial, scientific, technological and workforce capabilities as a foundation for implementing large-scale energy projects. Particular attention was paid to the adoption of advanced coal-fired power generation technologies. The General Scheme for the Development of the Electric Power Industry through 2042 provides for the commissioning of almost 12 GW of new coal-fired capacity. Using power units operating at ultra-supercritical steam conditions will improve generation efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and environmental impact. Following a meeting of the State Council Commission, a recommendation was made to develop a programme for coal-fired power generation based on advanced technologies, said the commission’s chair, Aysen Nikolayev, Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration Novosibirsk Region is expanding the use of AI in government operations. The region has introduced 23 use cases for the safe and ethical application of the technology, while the GosAI platform offers more than 20 services, ranging from classifying citizens’ enquiries to assisting staff at multifunctional public service centres. AI nevertheless remains solely a support tool. Industry on the Big Screen Perm hosted the first Prometheus International Industrial Film Festival, organised as part of the Year of Perm Industry. The film Machine Tools and Space: The Story of Master Craftsman Baluyev, about the company Proton-PM, won awards for Best Screenplay and Best Musical Score. The festival aims to draw attention to the people, enterprises and technological achievements of industry. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => T he week’s key developments in science, technology and industrial development across the regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR). Science and Training for Young Researchers In Bashkortostan, construction of the second phase of the Eurasian Research and Education Centre’s Inter-University Campus is nearing completion. The campus already houses 24 laboratories. More than 500 people have completed placements at leading research and educational institutions in Russia and abroad. Technological Leadership: From Development to Series Production The initial results of national projects aimed at achieving technological leadership were discussed at a strategic session chaired by Mikhail Mishustin. More than 130 models of advanced machine tools and robotic systems are under development. Russian enterprises are expanding production for the microelectronics, aviation, energy storage and space industries, while also developing the bioeconomy and manufacturing equipment for the fuel and energy sector. The next step is to integrate these developments into production chains and accelerate the launch of new products, said Mikhail Kotyukov, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory and Chair of the State Council Commission on Technological Leadership. Aircraft Manufacturing: New Aircraft and Production Plans The Irkutsk Aviation Plant, part of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), presented progress on the production of the first 18 series-produced MC-21 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery to Aeroflot in 2027–2028. The plant is also preparing to manufacture components for a further 90 aircraft. Three prototypes are taking part in trials of the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. Governor Igor Kobzev welcomed First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov to the Irkutsk facility. Unmanned Systems and Engineering Education In Arkhangelsk, the Orkan unmanned surface vessel, equipped with a multibeam echo sounder, is undergoing trials. Scientists at Northern (Arctic) Federal University will assess its accuracy in measuring water depths and mapping the seabed. In the future, the technology could be used to survey ports, prepare for dredging operations and detect underwater obstacles. In Vladimir Region, unmanned systems are being tested at a dedicated airfield. The site also hosts an Aviation Engineering School, where schoolchildren learn to programme and pilot unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and graduates go on to attend the country’s leading technical universities. Educational facilities like these help build a talent pipeline for the aviation and unmanned systems industries. Building a Workforce for a Technology-Driven Economy In 2027, Kaluga Region will host the national round of the Best in the Profession competition in the Automotive Mechanic category. Today, the profession requires skills in digital diagnostics, electronics and hydraulics. According to regional authorities, employers are prepared to offer young specialists salaries of up to 120,000 roubles. Energy: Modernisation and Cooperation Prospects for developing the fuel and energy sector and strengthening interregional cooperation were discussed at Russian Energy Week. Tyumen Region presented its industrial, scientific, technological and workforce capabilities as a foundation for implementing large-scale energy projects. Particular attention was paid to the adoption of advanced coal-fired power generation technologies. The General Scheme for the Development of the Electric Power Industry through 2042 provides for the commissioning of almost 12 GW of new coal-fired capacity. Using power units operating at ultra-supercritical steam conditions will improve generation efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and environmental impact. Following a meeting of the State Council Commission, a recommendation was made to develop a programme for coal-fired power generation based on advanced technologies, said the commission’s chair, Aysen Nikolayev, Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration Novosibirsk Region is expanding the use of AI in government operations. The region has introduced 23 use cases for the safe and ethical application of the technology, while the GosAI platform offers more than 20 services, ranging from classifying citizens’ enquiries to assisting staff at multifunctional public service centres. AI nevertheless remains solely a support tool. Industry on the Big Screen Perm hosted the first Prometheus International Industrial Film Festival, organised as part of the Year of Perm Industry. The film Machine Tools and Space: The Story of Master Craftsman Baluyev, about the company Proton-PM, won awards for Best Screenplay and Best Musical Score. The festival aims to draw attention to the people, enterprises and technological achievements of industry. 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he week’s key developments in science, technology and industrial development across the regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR). Science and Training for Young Researchers In Bashkortostan, construction of the second phase of the Eurasian Research and Education Centre’s Inter-University Campus is nearing completion. The campus already houses 24 laboratories. More than 500 people have completed placements at leading research and educational institutions in Russia and abroad. Technological Leadership: From Development to Series Production The initial results of national projects aimed at achieving technological leadership were discussed at a strategic session chaired by Mikhail Mishustin. More than 130 models of advanced machine tools and robotic systems are under development. Russian enterprises are expanding production for the microelectronics, aviation, energy storage and space industries, while also developing the bioeconomy and manufacturing equipment for the fuel and energy sector. The next step is to integrate these developments into production chains and accelerate the launch of new products, said Mikhail Kotyukov, Governor of Krasnoyarsk Territory and Chair of the State Council Commission on Technological Leadership. Aircraft Manufacturing: New Aircraft and Production Plans The Irkutsk Aviation Plant, part of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), presented progress on the production of the first 18 series-produced MC-21 aircraft, which are scheduled for delivery to Aeroflot in 2027–2028. The plant is also preparing to manufacture components for a further 90 aircraft. Three prototypes are taking part in trials of the upgraded Yak-130M combat trainer, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. Governor Igor Kobzev welcomed First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov to the Irkutsk facility. Unmanned Systems and Engineering Education In Arkhangelsk, the Orkan unmanned surface vessel, equipped with a multibeam echo sounder, is undergoing trials. Scientists at Northern (Arctic) Federal University will assess its accuracy in measuring water depths and mapping the seabed. In the future, the technology could be used to survey ports, prepare for dredging operations and detect underwater obstacles. In Vladimir Region, unmanned systems are being tested at a dedicated airfield. The site also hosts an Aviation Engineering School, where schoolchildren learn to programme and pilot unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and graduates go on to attend the country’s leading technical universities. Educational facilities like these help build a talent pipeline for the aviation and unmanned systems industries. Building a Workforce for a Technology-Driven Economy In 2027, Kaluga Region will host the national round of the Best in the Profession competition in the Automotive Mechanic category. Today, the profession requires skills in digital diagnostics, electronics and hydraulics. According to regional authorities, employers are prepared to offer young specialists salaries of up to 120,000 roubles. Energy: Modernisation and Cooperation Prospects for developing the fuel and energy sector and strengthening interregional cooperation were discussed at Russian Energy Week. Tyumen Region presented its industrial, scientific, technological and workforce capabilities as a foundation for implementing large-scale energy projects. Particular attention was paid to the adoption of advanced coal-fired power generation technologies. The General Scheme for the Development of the Electric Power Industry through 2042 provides for the commissioning of almost 12 GW of new coal-fired capacity. Using power units operating at ultra-supercritical steam conditions will improve generation efficiency while reducing fuel consumption and environmental impact. Following a meeting of the State Council Commission, a recommendation was made to develop a programme for coal-fired power generation based on advanced technologies, said the commission’s chair, Aysen Nikolayev, Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration Novosibirsk Region is expanding the use of AI in government operations. The region has introduced 23 use cases for the safe and ethical application of the technology, while the GosAI platform offers more than 20 services, ranging from classifying citizens’ enquiries to assisting staff at multifunctional public service centres. AI nevertheless remains solely a support tool. Industry on the Big Screen Perm hosted the first Prometheus International Industrial Film Festival, organised as part of the Year of Perm Industry. The film Machine Tools and Space: The Story of Master Craftsman Baluyev, about the company Proton-PM, won awards for Best Screenplay and Best Musical Score. The festival aims to draw attention to the people, enterprises and technological achievements of industry.
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The event brought together 5,871 speakers and participants, both online and in person, from six countries and 120 Russian cities. At the plenary session of the Innopolis Digital Days forum, a series of pilot projects was launched to implement artificial intelligence in research and educational activities. The projects were presented at the forum’s exhibition. Participants in the session included Rustam Minnikhanov, Head (Rais) of Tatarstan; Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia; Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Education of Russia; and Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia. The 40 projects include services for research under the national technological leadership projects, as well as solutions for secondary schools, vocational education, and higher education. It was noted that they were developed by working groups together with universities, research organizations, and technology companies, and align with the priorities set by President Vladimir Putin. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that the development of artificial intelligence is one of the priorities identified by President Vladimir Putin. He added that, at the Government’s platform, the working groups of the “AI in Education” project identified four key principles for AI implementation based on an analysis of international experience: preserving critical thinking skills, reducing educational inequality, improving the reliability of assessment results, and preserving traditional values. Chernyshenko also said that the implementation of AI solutions in education would be based on the principles of human-centeredness and live communication: “Teachers should spend their time teaching children, and students should spend their time understanding the subject. AI assistance should naturally become part of this work, while teachers retain their role and live communication.” Dmitry Chernyshenko also cited monitoring data from the Higher School of Economics: four out of five internet users and nine out of ten young Russians use AI services. Two years ago, 18% of those who did not use AI had not even heard of it; today, that figure is only 1%. Only one in four users verifies the response generated by a neural network. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Republic of Tatarstan and Rustam Minnikhanov for their hospitality and for the region’s readiness to serve as a pilot site for testing and scaling AI solutions in education and science. He noted that the republic ranks among the top three regions for scientific and technological development, after Moscow and St. Petersburg, and highlighted the Rais’s personal involvement in this area. The forum has brought together the IT industry, science, and education in Tatarstan for the sixth time, with more than 2,300 participants this year. Russian Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov presented a report on the prospects for using artificial intelligence technologies in secondary schools and vocational education. Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education, spoke about the prospects for using AI in science and higher education. In particular, he noted that the new higher education model will include two mandatory AI modules: a basic module common to all students and a professional module tailored to each specific field of study. “The use of artificial intelligence in science requires updating the entire institutional framework. This includes new funding processes, a different approach to metrics and publications, and a revision of approaches to academic remuneration. Most importantly, new approaches to verifying research results are needed,” Valery Falkov emphasized. Concluding the discussion, Dmitry Chernyshenko added that, following the testing of the pilot projects, the best solutions would be scaled across the entire system. “This work must be consolidated, meet global trends at the very least, and ideally set our own trends and ensure our competitiveness relative to other countries,” he said. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => The international forum on robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovation in education was held in Innopolis, Republic of Tatarstan (an AIRR region). The event brought together 5,871 speakers and participants, both online and in person, from six countries and 120 Russian cities. At the plenary session of the Innopolis Digital Days forum, a series of pilot projects was launched to implement artificial intelligence in research and educational activities. The projects were presented at the forum’s exhibition. Participants in the session included Rustam Minnikhanov, Head (Rais) of Tatarstan; Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia; Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Education of Russia; and Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia. The 40 projects include services for research under the national technological leadership projects, as well as solutions for secondary schools, vocational education, and higher education. It was noted that they were developed by working groups together with universities, research organizations, and technology companies, and align with the priorities set by President Vladimir Putin. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that the development of artificial intelligence is one of the priorities identified by President Vladimir Putin. He added that, at the Government’s platform, the working groups of the “AI in Education” project identified four key principles for AI implementation based on an analysis of international experience: preserving critical thinking skills, reducing educational inequality, improving the reliability of assessment results, and preserving traditional values. Chernyshenko also said that the implementation of AI solutions in education would be based on the principles of human-centeredness and live communication: “Teachers should spend their time teaching children, and students should spend their time understanding the subject. AI assistance should naturally become part of this work, while teachers retain their role and live communication.” Dmitry Chernyshenko also cited monitoring data from the Higher School of Economics: four out of five internet users and nine out of ten young Russians use AI services. Two years ago, 18% of those who did not use AI had not even heard of it; today, that figure is only 1%. Only one in four users verifies the response generated by a neural network. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Republic of Tatarstan and Rustam Minnikhanov for their hospitality and for the region’s readiness to serve as a pilot site for testing and scaling AI solutions in education and science. He noted that the republic ranks among the top three regions for scientific and technological development, after Moscow and St. Petersburg, and highlighted the Rais’s personal involvement in this area. The forum has brought together the IT industry, science, and education in Tatarstan for the sixth time, with more than 2,300 participants this year. Russian Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov presented a report on the prospects for using artificial intelligence technologies in secondary schools and vocational education. Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education, spoke about the prospects for using AI in science and higher education. In particular, he noted that the new higher education model will include two mandatory AI modules: a basic module common to all students and a professional module tailored to each specific field of study. “The use of artificial intelligence in science requires updating the entire institutional framework. This includes new funding processes, a different approach to metrics and publications, and a revision of approaches to academic remuneration. Most importantly, new approaches to verifying research results are needed,” Valery Falkov emphasized. Concluding the discussion, Dmitry Chernyshenko added that, following the testing of the pilot projects, the best solutions would be scaled across the entire system. “This work must be consolidated, meet global trends at the very least, and ideally set our own trends and ensure our competitiveness relative to other countries,” he said. 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The international forum on robotics, artificial intelligence, and innovation in education was held in Innopolis, Republic of Tatarstan (an AIRR region). The event brought together 5,871 speakers and participants, both online and in person, from six countries and 120 Russian cities. At the plenary session of the Innopolis Digital Days forum, a series of pilot projects was launched to implement artificial intelligence in research and educational activities. The projects were presented at the forum’s exhibition. Participants in the session included Rustam Minnikhanov, Head (Rais) of Tatarstan; Dmitry Chernyshenko, Deputy Prime Minister of Russia; Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Education of Russia; and Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia. The 40 projects include services for research under the national technological leadership projects, as well as solutions for secondary schools, vocational education, and higher education. It was noted that they were developed by working groups together with universities, research organizations, and technology companies, and align with the priorities set by President Vladimir Putin. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that the development of artificial intelligence is one of the priorities identified by President Vladimir Putin. He added that, at the Government’s platform, the working groups of the “AI in Education” project identified four key principles for AI implementation based on an analysis of international experience: preserving critical thinking skills, reducing educational inequality, improving the reliability of assessment results, and preserving traditional values. Chernyshenko also said that the implementation of AI solutions in education would be based on the principles of human-centeredness and live communication: “Teachers should spend their time teaching children, and students should spend their time understanding the subject. AI assistance should naturally become part of this work, while teachers retain their role and live communication.” Dmitry Chernyshenko also cited monitoring data from the Higher School of Economics: four out of five internet users and nine out of ten young Russians use AI services. Two years ago, 18% of those who did not use AI had not even heard of it; today, that figure is only 1%. Only one in four users verifies the response generated by a neural network. The Deputy Prime Minister thanked the Republic of Tatarstan and Rustam Minnikhanov for their hospitality and for the region’s readiness to serve as a pilot site for testing and scaling AI solutions in education and science. He noted that the republic ranks among the top three regions for scientific and technological development, after Moscow and St. Petersburg, and highlighted the Rais’s personal involvement in this area. The forum has brought together the IT industry, science, and education in Tatarstan for the sixth time, with more than 2,300 participants this year. Russian Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov presented a report on the prospects for using artificial intelligence technologies in secondary schools and vocational education. Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education, spoke about the prospects for using AI in science and higher education. In particular, he noted that the new higher education model will include two mandatory AI modules: a basic module common to all students and a professional module tailored to each specific field of study. “The use of artificial intelligence in science requires updating the entire institutional framework. This includes new funding processes, a different approach to metrics and publications, and a revision of approaches to academic remuneration. Most importantly, new approaches to verifying research results are needed,” Valery Falkov emphasized. Concluding the discussion, Dmitry Chernyshenko added that, following the testing of the pilot projects, the best solutions would be scaled across the entire system. “This work must be consolidated, meet global trends at the very least, and ideally set our own trends and ensure our competitiveness relative to other countries,” he said.
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AI in Innopolis At the “Innopolis Digital Days” forum in Tatarstan, more than 40 pilot projects were launched to implement AI in education and science. The republic plans to invest RUB 5 billion in this field over five years. Tatarstan has a dedicated regional program supporting AI infrastructure, talent development, and research. Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, stated that by 2030, AI should be used in 70% of scientific research, while at least half of researchers in 80% of research organizations and universities should be able to work with these technologies. Rustam Minnikhanov, Head (Rais) of Tatarstan, noted that the university has implemented more than 600 science and technology projects and created around 70 products included in the unified register of Russian software. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has been re-elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of Innopolis University. Industrial Infrastructure and Business Digitalization Perm Krai is expanding its industrial infrastructure. The region has secured federal support for the construction of the Perm-City and Krasnokamsky technology parks, both scheduled for completion in 2028. Another project, the Druzhba.Perm technology park, is expected to be completed by the investor in 2027. The region is also continuing to expand preferential financing and support for the robotization of enterprises. Transport Projects Are Reshaping Regional Economies For the Moscow–Nizhny Novgorod high-speed rail project, Russian Railways and the region are beginning a feasibility study and preparing technical specifications for infrastructure design. The line is expected to strengthen links with the Moscow market and expand the opportunities of Nizhny Novgorod’s research and education hub. Workforce Development: From College to Workplace In Yakutia, nine new training workshops have opened at colleges and technical schools in Yakutsk, Kysyl-Syr, and Aldan. Students are learning to work with road machinery, metalworking, non-destructive testing, drone operation, and oil-and-gas industry technologies. Since 2020, 110 modern workshops have been created in the republic, with total funding exceeding RUB 867 million. Employers, including Rostelecom and Polyus Aldan, are involved in equipping the workshops and training students. At the VII Northern Forum on Sustainable Development in Yakutia, participants discussed human capital in the AI era. The republic is already implementing more than 20 AI-based solutions in healthcare, public administration, and the preservation of cultural heritage, including the Yakut language. The region intends to expand the use of such developments, develop computing infrastructure, and train specialists. Science: New Opportunities for Regions On October 14, the All-Russian Science Festival “Science 0+” begins in Novosibirsk, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first spaceflight. The program includes an exhibition of scientific and technological developments, discussions, laboratory tours, and interactive events for young people. The festival helps young people explore modern research and choose careers in science or engineering. Science-Based Environmental Solutions Khanty-Mansiysk has opened Russia’s first digital laboratory for environmental and climate data. The project, involving Gazprom Neft, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and Yugra State University, will combine data from research sites across the district to study the carbon balance. The research results will help assess the role of Yugra’s ecosystems in carbon absorption, train specialists, and adapt economic sectors to climate change. Campuses as a Tool for Human Capital Development The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education is launching the “Campus for People” pilot project. Novosibirsk is one of the four pilot sites. The system will study students’ needs through field research and analysis of digital data in order to improve the university environment and make campuses more attractive. Following the pilot, a unified methodology is expected to be developed, with successful practices extended to other regions. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Key weekly trends in innovation, technology, and regional development across AIRR regions. AI in Innopolis At the “Innopolis Digital Days” forum in Tatarstan, more than 40 pilot projects were launched to implement AI in education and science. The republic plans to invest RUB 5 billion in this field over five years. Tatarstan has a dedicated regional program supporting AI infrastructure, talent development, and research. Valery Falkov, Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, stated that by 2030, AI should be used in 70% of scientific research, while at least half of researchers in 80% of research organizations and universities should be able to work with these technologies. Rustam Minnikhanov, Head (Rais) of Tatarstan, noted that the university has implemented more than 600 science and technology projects and created around 70 products included in the unified register of Russian software. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has been re-elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of Innopolis University. Industrial Infrastructure and Business Digitalization Perm Krai is expanding its industrial infrastructure. The region has secured federal support for the construction of the Perm-City and Krasnokamsky technology parks, both scheduled for completion in 2028. Another project, the Druzhba.Perm technology park, is expected to be completed by the investor in 2027. The region is also continuing to expand preferential financing and support for the robotization of enterprises. Transport Projects Are Reshaping Regional Economies For the Moscow–Nizhny Novgorod high-speed rail project, Russian Railways and the region are beginning a feasibility study and preparing technical specifications for infrastructure design. The line is expected to strengthen links with the Moscow market and expand the opportunities of Nizhny Novgorod’s research and education hub. Workforce Development: From College to Workplace In Yakutia, nine new training workshops have opened at colleges and technical schools in Yakutsk, Kysyl-Syr, and Aldan. Students are learning to work with road machinery, metalworking, non-destructive testing, drone operation, and oil-and-gas industry technologies. Since 2020, 110 modern workshops have been created in the republic, with total funding exceeding RUB 867 million. Employers, including Rostelecom and Polyus Aldan, are involved in equipping the workshops and training students. At the VII Northern Forum on Sustainable Development in Yakutia, participants discussed human capital in the AI era. The republic is already implementing more than 20 AI-based solutions in healthcare, public administration, and the preservation of cultural heritage, including the Yakut language. The region intends to expand the use of such developments, develop computing infrastructure, and train specialists. Science: New Opportunities for Regions On October 14, the All-Russian Science Festival “Science 0+” begins in Novosibirsk, dedicated to the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s first spaceflight. The program includes an exhibition of scientific and technological developments, discussions, laboratory tours, and interactive events for young people. The festival helps young people explore modern research and choose careers in science or engineering. Science-Based Environmental Solutions Khanty-Mansiysk has opened Russia’s first digital laboratory for environmental and climate data. The project, involving Gazprom Neft, the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and Yugra State University, will combine data from research sites across the district to study the carbon balance. The research results will help assess the role of Yugra’s ecosystems in carbon absorption, train specialists, and adapt economic sectors to climate change. Campuses as a Tool for Human Capital Development The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education is launching the “Campus for People” pilot project. Novosibirsk is one of the four pilot sites. The system will study students’ needs through field research and analysis of digital data in order to improve the university environment and make campuses more attractive. Following the pilot, a unified methodology is expected to be developed, with successful practices extended to other regions. 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The Arctic: Science, Technology and New Talent The All-Russian Forum of Young Scientists “Polyus” was held in Arkhangelsk, bringing together 300 researchers from more than 60 regions of Russia and other countries. Interdisciplinary teams worked on challenges related to the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route, ranging from energy-efficient processing of industrial raw materials and sustainable energy supply to the development of materials for extreme conditions and the training of specialists for emerging professions. Sixty research solutions were presented during the final project defense. Three projects from the Arkhangelsk Region received grant support from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs totaling 6 million rubles. The “SudStroyProfi” education and manufacturing cluster opened in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Region. Sevmash, the Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center, the Arctic vocational education organization, and five professional educational institutions are participating in the cluster. Training programs were developed jointly with employers, while the renovated workshops received more than 330 pieces of equipment, including CNC machines and a programming and design laboratory. Technology for Education The “Rail Transport” manufacturing cluster opened in the Novosibirsk Region at the College of Transport Technologies. Training is provided in five skilled trades and two vocational specialties. Since 2023, nine Professionalitet manufacturing clusters have already been established in the region, while four more applications have been approved for the following year. Industrial Cooperation: AIRR Regions at INNOPROM in Minsk The Ulyanovsk Region is expanding industrial cooperation with Belarus. Promising areas include aircraft manufacturing, automotive engineering, radio electronics and machine-tool manufacturing. The parties proposed establishing a joint venture to produce a union machine tool at the Ulyanovsk Machine-Tool Plant. At INNOPROM. Belarus, Yakutia is discussing the expansion of technological cooperation with Belarusian manufacturers. The main areas of focus include the supply and servicing of BELAZ and AMKODOR equipment, including autonomous open-pit and underground technologies for the mining industry. Industry: Efficiency and New Technologies The Tomsk Region presented interim results from its industrial cluster for electronics and unmanned technologies. The cluster includes 13 participants implementing six import-substitution projects. The first mass-produced products—self-propelled unmanned vehicles for the gas industry—are expected to be delivered as early as this year. To scale up the projects further, the region is seeking additional capitalization of the Industrial Development Fund. Scientific Discoveries Russian physicists have developed a fiber-based biphoton source with a record level of correlation. Scientists from KNRTU-KAI in Tatarstan are participating in the project. Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University have found a simple and environmentally friendly way to enhance the luminescence of fluorescent ceramics. Novosibirsk State University has developed a new cement composition resistant to extreme cold. It is based on low-grade magnesium oxide and industrial waste from coal-fired power plants. In the Samara Region, scientists from Togliatti State University, Sirius University of Science and Technology, and Samara State Technical University have improved the effectiveness of antibiotics. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Key trends of the week in innovation, technology and regional development across AIRR regions. The Arctic: Science, Technology and New Talent The All-Russian Forum of Young Scientists “Polyus” was held in Arkhangelsk, bringing together 300 researchers from more than 60 regions of Russia and other countries. Interdisciplinary teams worked on challenges related to the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route, ranging from energy-efficient processing of industrial raw materials and sustainable energy supply to the development of materials for extreme conditions and the training of specialists for emerging professions. Sixty research solutions were presented during the final project defense. Three projects from the Arkhangelsk Region received grant support from the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs totaling 6 million rubles. The “SudStroyProfi” education and manufacturing cluster opened in Severodvinsk, Arkhangelsk Region. Sevmash, the Zvezdochka Ship Repair Center, the Arctic vocational education organization, and five professional educational institutions are participating in the cluster. Training programs were developed jointly with employers, while the renovated workshops received more than 330 pieces of equipment, including CNC machines and a programming and design laboratory. Technology for Education The “Rail Transport” manufacturing cluster opened in the Novosibirsk Region at the College of Transport Technologies. Training is provided in five skilled trades and two vocational specialties. Since 2023, nine Professionalitet manufacturing clusters have already been established in the region, while four more applications have been approved for the following year. Industrial Cooperation: AIRR Regions at INNOPROM in Minsk The Ulyanovsk Region is expanding industrial cooperation with Belarus. Promising areas include aircraft manufacturing, automotive engineering, radio electronics and machine-tool manufacturing. The parties proposed establishing a joint venture to produce a union machine tool at the Ulyanovsk Machine-Tool Plant. At INNOPROM. Belarus, Yakutia is discussing the expansion of technological cooperation with Belarusian manufacturers. The main areas of focus include the supply and servicing of BELAZ and AMKODOR equipment, including autonomous open-pit and underground technologies for the mining industry. Industry: Efficiency and New Technologies The Tomsk Region presented interim results from its industrial cluster for electronics and unmanned technologies. The cluster includes 13 participants implementing six import-substitution projects. The first mass-produced products—self-propelled unmanned vehicles for the gas industry—are expected to be delivered as early as this year. To scale up the projects further, the region is seeking additional capitalization of the Industrial Development Fund. Scientific Discoveries Russian physicists have developed a fiber-based biphoton source with a record level of correlation. Scientists from KNRTU-KAI in Tatarstan are participating in the project. Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University have found a simple and environmentally friendly way to enhance the luminescence of fluorescent ceramics. Novosibirsk State University has developed a new cement composition resistant to extreme cold. It is based on low-grade magnesium oxide and industrial waste from coal-fired power plants. In the Samara Region, scientists from Togliatti State University, Sirius University of Science and Technology, and Samara State Technical University have improved the effectiveness of antibiotics. 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The strategic session was moderated by Yevgeny Khotulev, Head of AIRR’s Analytics Division and an expert at the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia. Together with the heads of regional enterprises, the team examined specific management challenges and tools for improving operational efficiency. “We see strong demand for events that bring managers together with experts in person. At such meetings, executives immediately gain access to relevant tools for improving operational efficiency, have an opportunity to exchange views, compare challenges across industries, and learn how their colleagues address current difficulties. This is particularly important for managers who are working in extremely stressful conditions,” emphasized Yekaterina Grishina, Director of the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia. The session focused on four management areas affecting productivity: strategy, commercial operations, production and personnel. In each area, the teams used the proposed methodology to identify a focus area that could become a development project and, subsequently, a basis for practical steps to improve operational efficiency. “Improving everything that can be improved in a company’s operations is not always the best choice. An improvement that does not remove an existing constraint may fail to produce the expected result or may even be harmful,” Yevgeny Khotulev noted during the expert discussion. The overwhelming majority of participants identified staff shortages as a key challenge. As a result, particular attention was paid to personnel management. Following the event, each management team formulated a set of systemic solutions to address specific management challenges: selected a strategic focus, identified priorities in its marketing policy, determined the production constraint that needed to be eased, and formulated measures to ensure that the results of the changes would become embedded in day-to-day operations. “The conference helped participants discover new ways to overcome difficulties and formulate them as project ideas that can be developed into full-scale change projects, implemented and translated into tangible results. Most importantly, the tools provided enable participants to apply this approach independently in their own companies,” said Natalya Soboleva, the event organizer representing the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, summarizing the conference. The event was organized by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Entrepreneurship of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, the Regional Competence Center for Labor Productivity, and the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia as part of the federal project “Labor Productivity.” Earlier, the Association proposed expanding the formats of interregional cooperation, including by holding practice-oriented events in the regions aimed at addressing specific economic development challenges. The participating regions submitted a number of proposals, and their details are currently being developed. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => A regional management conference on labor productivity was held in Nizhny Novgorod with the participation of AIRR on September 24. The strategic session was moderated by Yevgeny Khotulev, Head of AIRR’s Analytics Division and an expert at the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia. Together with the heads of regional enterprises, the team examined specific management challenges and tools for improving operational efficiency. “We see strong demand for events that bring managers together with experts in person. At such meetings, executives immediately gain access to relevant tools for improving operational efficiency, have an opportunity to exchange views, compare challenges across industries, and learn how their colleagues address current difficulties. This is particularly important for managers who are working in extremely stressful conditions,” emphasized Yekaterina Grishina, Director of the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia. The session focused on four management areas affecting productivity: strategy, commercial operations, production and personnel. In each area, the teams used the proposed methodology to identify a focus area that could become a development project and, subsequently, a basis for practical steps to improve operational efficiency. “Improving everything that can be improved in a company’s operations is not always the best choice. An improvement that does not remove an existing constraint may fail to produce the expected result or may even be harmful,” Yevgeny Khotulev noted during the expert discussion. The overwhelming majority of participants identified staff shortages as a key challenge. As a result, particular attention was paid to personnel management. Following the event, each management team formulated a set of systemic solutions to address specific management challenges: selected a strategic focus, identified priorities in its marketing policy, determined the production constraint that needed to be eased, and formulated measures to ensure that the results of the changes would become embedded in day-to-day operations. “The conference helped participants discover new ways to overcome difficulties and formulate them as project ideas that can be developed into full-scale change projects, implemented and translated into tangible results. Most importantly, the tools provided enable participants to apply this approach independently in their own companies,” said Natalya Soboleva, the event organizer representing the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, summarizing the conference. The event was organized by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Entrepreneurship of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, the Regional Competence Center for Labor Productivity, and the Productivity Improvement Center of the Russian Foreign Trade Academy under the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia as part of the federal project “Labor Productivity.” Earlier, the Association proposed expanding the formats of interregional cooperation, including by holding practice-oriented events in the regions aimed at addressing specific economic development challenges. The participating regions submitted a number of proposals, and their details are currently being developed. 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Universities Become Part of Regional Technology Infrastructure In Bashkortostan, glazing is nearing completion on the towers of the future interuniversity campus of the Eurasian Research and Education Center. The seven buildings, ranging from 11 to 29 stories in height, are named after prominent scientists. In Nizhny Novgorod, the interuniversity student IT center “Neymark” opened at the Neymark IT campus. The facility provides space for development, research and startups. It includes a VR laboratory, a prototyping area with 3D printers, a media studio and a coworking space. Tatarstan is expanding educational cooperation with China. A forum was held in Shandong Province, during which a network university was established with the participation of universities from Tatarstan and Shandong. The partnership is intended to expand the research base and provide graduates with the opportunity to earn two degrees. Science and Innovation at the Center of the Environmental Agenda Irkutsk is hosting the Baikal International Environmental Congress. Its venues bring together representatives of government, science, business and civil society organizations. At the same time, student projects were presented at the Baikal Technology Conference, and winners of competitions organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises were recognized. Grants were awarded to 33 projects from the Irkutsk Region, while seven young scientists became “UMNIK” competition winners. Regional Infrastructure for Technology Businesses The Perm Krai will receive approximately 1 billion rubles from the federal budget to build two technology parks. “Perm-City” and an industrial technology park in the Krasnokamsk municipal district will have a combined area of more than 20,000 square meters. The facilities will include manufacturing and office space, laboratories, engineering halls and a data center. The projects are scheduled for completion by 2028. Three more business parks will be established in Mordovia. The republic will receive nearly 1.1 billion rubles in federal support to develop sites in Saransk: within the “Sistema” special economic zone, as part of the “Industrial Capital” technology park, and at the “Metrum” park. All three facilities are scheduled to open by the end of 2028. Innovation in Transport Construction At the final stage of the National High Technology Championship in Veliky Novgorod, the competency of unmanned road roller operation was presented. The technology, developed by NPS and JSC GLONASS, enables construction machinery to be operated remotely. In the future, a single operator will be able to control several road rollers simultaneously. Transport projects are also creating new demand for engineering and digital specialists. In the Novgorod Region, a factory for the production of track slabs is being built for the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed railway. The facility will create more than 900 jobs. The region is establishing a “seamless talent development pipeline,” from career guidance for schoolchildren to a specific workplace. Interregional Cooperation: Sharing Technologies and Best Practices The Vladimir and Kaluga regions are expanding cooperation in industry, infrastructure, urban improvement and tourism. Key areas include the experience of restarting industrial production, the development of modern sports and residential infrastructure, and joint tourist routes within Russia’s Great Golden Ring. Both regions are members of AIRR. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Key trends of the week in innovation, technology and regional development across AIRR regions. Universities Become Part of Regional Technology Infrastructure In Bashkortostan, glazing is nearing completion on the towers of the future interuniversity campus of the Eurasian Research and Education Center. The seven buildings, ranging from 11 to 29 stories in height, are named after prominent scientists. In Nizhny Novgorod, the interuniversity student IT center “Neymark” opened at the Neymark IT campus. The facility provides space for development, research and startups. It includes a VR laboratory, a prototyping area with 3D printers, a media studio and a coworking space. Tatarstan is expanding educational cooperation with China. A forum was held in Shandong Province, during which a network university was established with the participation of universities from Tatarstan and Shandong. The partnership is intended to expand the research base and provide graduates with the opportunity to earn two degrees. Science and Innovation at the Center of the Environmental Agenda Irkutsk is hosting the Baikal International Environmental Congress. Its venues bring together representatives of government, science, business and civil society organizations. At the same time, student projects were presented at the Baikal Technology Conference, and winners of competitions organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises were recognized. Grants were awarded to 33 projects from the Irkutsk Region, while seven young scientists became “UMNIK” competition winners. Regional Infrastructure for Technology Businesses The Perm Krai will receive approximately 1 billion rubles from the federal budget to build two technology parks. “Perm-City” and an industrial technology park in the Krasnokamsk municipal district will have a combined area of more than 20,000 square meters. The facilities will include manufacturing and office space, laboratories, engineering halls and a data center. The projects are scheduled for completion by 2028. Three more business parks will be established in Mordovia. The republic will receive nearly 1.1 billion rubles in federal support to develop sites in Saransk: within the “Sistema” special economic zone, as part of the “Industrial Capital” technology park, and at the “Metrum” park. All three facilities are scheduled to open by the end of 2028. Innovation in Transport Construction At the final stage of the National High Technology Championship in Veliky Novgorod, the competency of unmanned road roller operation was presented. The technology, developed by NPS and JSC GLONASS, enables construction machinery to be operated remotely. In the future, a single operator will be able to control several road rollers simultaneously. Transport projects are also creating new demand for engineering and digital specialists. In the Novgorod Region, a factory for the production of track slabs is being built for the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed railway. The facility will create more than 900 jobs. The region is establishing a “seamless talent development pipeline,” from career guidance for schoolchildren to a specific workplace. Interregional Cooperation: Sharing Technologies and Best Practices The Vladimir and Kaluga regions are expanding cooperation in industry, infrastructure, urban improvement and tourism. Key areas include the experience of restarting industrial production, the development of modern sports and residential infrastructure, and joint tourist routes within Russia’s Great Golden Ring. Both regions are members of AIRR. 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Key trends of the week in innovation, technology and regional development across AIRR regions. Universities Become Part of Regional Technology Infrastructure In Bashkortostan, glazing is nearing completion on the towers of the future interuniversity campus of the Eurasian Research and Education Center. The seven buildings, ranging from 11 to 29 stories in height, are named after prominent scientists. In Nizhny Novgorod, the interuniversity student IT center “Neymark” opened at the Neymark IT campus. The facility provides space for development, research and startups. It includes a VR laboratory, a prototyping area with 3D printers, a media studio and a coworking space. Tatarstan is expanding educational cooperation with China. A forum was held in Shandong Province, during which a network university was established with the participation of universities from Tatarstan and Shandong. The partnership is intended to expand the research base and provide graduates with the opportunity to earn two degrees. Science and Innovation at the Center of the Environmental Agenda Irkutsk is hosting the Baikal International Environmental Congress. Its venues bring together representatives of government, science, business and civil society organizations. At the same time, student projects were presented at the Baikal Technology Conference, and winners of competitions organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises were recognized. Grants were awarded to 33 projects from the Irkutsk Region, while seven young scientists became “UMNIK” competition winners. Regional Infrastructure for Technology Businesses The Perm Krai will receive approximately 1 billion rubles from the federal budget to build two technology parks. “Perm-City” and an industrial technology park in the Krasnokamsk municipal district will have a combined area of more than 20,000 square meters. The facilities will include manufacturing and office space, laboratories, engineering halls and a data center. The projects are scheduled for completion by 2028. Three more business parks will be established in Mordovia. The republic will receive nearly 1.1 billion rubles in federal support to develop sites in Saransk: within the “Sistema” special economic zone, as part of the “Industrial Capital” technology park, and at the “Metrum” park. All three facilities are scheduled to open by the end of 2028. Innovation in Transport Construction At the final stage of the National High Technology Championship in Veliky Novgorod, the competency of unmanned road roller operation was presented. The technology, developed by NPS and JSC GLONASS, enables construction machinery to be operated remotely. In the future, a single operator will be able to control several road rollers simultaneously. Transport projects are also creating new demand for engineering and digital specialists. In the Novgorod Region, a factory for the production of track slabs is being built for the Moscow–St. Petersburg high-speed railway. The facility will create more than 900 jobs. The region is establishing a “seamless talent development pipeline,” from career guidance for schoolchildren to a specific workplace. Interregional Cooperation: Sharing Technologies and Best Practices The Vladimir and Kaluga regions are expanding cooperation in industry, infrastructure, urban improvement and tourism. Key areas include the experience of restarting industrial production, the development of modern sports and residential infrastructure, and joint tourist routes within Russia’s Great Golden Ring. Both regions are members of AIRR.
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Robotics and New Competencies At TNF-2026, Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade discussed the development of a national system for robotics education and creative initiatives, as well as cross-sector equipment and technologies for the energy sector. Arctic Gains New Transport Backbone Construction has begun in Yakutia on the deep-water Naiba Port on the Laptev Sea coast. The privately funded project is set to provide a new maritime outlet for the republic’s northeastern part, enhance supply reliability for Arctic territories, and create conditions for new industrial projects. In the long term, the port will become part of the Mohe–Naiba route and the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. Interregional Cooperation Tyumen Oblast, Yugra (both AIRR regions), and Yamal are expanding their oil and gas cluster. The agreement provides for developing cooperation chains from R&D to serial production and joint implementation of new projects. A particular focus of the forum was advancing the oil and gas sector through technological modernization. In Yugra, four exploration clusters with a potential of around 3 billion tons have been identified, solutions for hard-to-recover reserves are being scaled up, and the interregional cluster is expected to link the competencies of all three territories. Industry: From Import Substitution to Cooperation In Kaluga Oblast, enterprises are discussing tasks related to technological sovereignty, industrial development, and training specialists for high-tech production. In the first half of the year, the region’s industrial production index reached 104.9%, and according to VEB.RF’s robotization index, the region ranked first in the country. In Samara Oblast, heads of major industrial enterprises together with NOVATEK discussed securing orders for enterprises, import substitution, and technological sovereignty. The meeting served as a platform for developing cooperation between the region’s industrial companies and a major customer. Technologies In Tyumen Oblast, testing has begun on the TM16 gas turbine engine, developed and assembled at the Tyumen Motor Plant. The first unit is already starting operations at a compressor station in the Uvat District. The TM16 story began with an idea presented at TNF and continued with the creation of a domestic industrial solution. In Altai Krai, a competition for gubernatorial grants in biotechnology has launched. Projects at the intersection of new technologies, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry are being supported—from microbiological fertilizers and dental materials to deep grain processing. Infrastructure as a Growth Foundation In Novgorod Oblast, a new interchange on the M-11 Neva highway has opened. Construction was completed four months ahead of schedule. The project is expected to improve the region’s transport accessibility for residents and businesses. In the Nefteyugansk District of Yugra, a large-scale gas infrastructure complex has been commissioned. Over 130 km of gas pipelines and two gas distribution stations will provide natural gas access to approximately 170,000 residents of Nefteyugansk, Pyt-Yakh, and several settlements in the district. In Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, a proposal has been made to create a unified digital framework for engineering infrastructure, consolidating data on utility providers’ facilities. Other proposals include simplifying urban planning procedures and offering more flexible timelines for investor connections to utility networks. Workforce for a Technology-Driven Economy In Veliky Novgorod, the High Technologies Championship finals are underway. For the first time, the championship is dedicated to transport: participants are solving real-world tasks related to high-speed trains, intelligent systems, cargo drones, and additive construction. The championship involves over 15,000 participants from 89 Russian regions and 30 friendly countries. In Kaluga Oblast, the NIZHPHARM group of companies opened a pharmaceutical analysis training laboratory at IATE NRNU MEPhI. Students will be able to gain practical drug quality control skills directly during their studies. This is one element of the Obninsk Tech project and the development of the regional pharmaceutical cluster. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Key weekly trends in innovation, industry, and development across AIRR regions. Robotics and New Competencies At TNF-2026, Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade discussed the development of a national system for robotics education and creative initiatives, as well as cross-sector equipment and technologies for the energy sector. Arctic Gains New Transport Backbone Construction has begun in Yakutia on the deep-water Naiba Port on the Laptev Sea coast. The privately funded project is set to provide a new maritime outlet for the republic’s northeastern part, enhance supply reliability for Arctic territories, and create conditions for new industrial projects. In the long term, the port will become part of the Mohe–Naiba route and the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. Interregional Cooperation Tyumen Oblast, Yugra (both AIRR regions), and Yamal are expanding their oil and gas cluster. The agreement provides for developing cooperation chains from R&D to serial production and joint implementation of new projects. A particular focus of the forum was advancing the oil and gas sector through technological modernization. In Yugra, four exploration clusters with a potential of around 3 billion tons have been identified, solutions for hard-to-recover reserves are being scaled up, and the interregional cluster is expected to link the competencies of all three territories. Industry: From Import Substitution to Cooperation In Kaluga Oblast, enterprises are discussing tasks related to technological sovereignty, industrial development, and training specialists for high-tech production. In the first half of the year, the region’s industrial production index reached 104.9%, and according to VEB.RF’s robotization index, the region ranked first in the country. In Samara Oblast, heads of major industrial enterprises together with NOVATEK discussed securing orders for enterprises, import substitution, and technological sovereignty. The meeting served as a platform for developing cooperation between the region’s industrial companies and a major customer. Technologies In Tyumen Oblast, testing has begun on the TM16 gas turbine engine, developed and assembled at the Tyumen Motor Plant. The first unit is already starting operations at a compressor station in the Uvat District. The TM16 story began with an idea presented at TNF and continued with the creation of a domestic industrial solution. In Altai Krai, a competition for gubernatorial grants in biotechnology has launched. Projects at the intersection of new technologies, pharmaceuticals, and the food industry are being supported—from microbiological fertilizers and dental materials to deep grain processing. Infrastructure as a Growth Foundation In Novgorod Oblast, a new interchange on the M-11 Neva highway has opened. Construction was completed four months ahead of schedule. The project is expected to improve the region’s transport accessibility for residents and businesses. In the Nefteyugansk District of Yugra, a large-scale gas infrastructure complex has been commissioned. Over 130 km of gas pipelines and two gas distribution stations will provide natural gas access to approximately 170,000 residents of Nefteyugansk, Pyt-Yakh, and several settlements in the district. In Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, a proposal has been made to create a unified digital framework for engineering infrastructure, consolidating data on utility providers’ facilities. Other proposals include simplifying urban planning procedures and offering more flexible timelines for investor connections to utility networks. Workforce for a Technology-Driven Economy In Veliky Novgorod, the High Technologies Championship finals are underway. For the first time, the championship is dedicated to transport: participants are solving real-world tasks related to high-speed trains, intelligent systems, cargo drones, and additive construction. The championship involves over 15,000 participants from 89 Russian regions and 30 friendly countries. 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He noted that today, a significant portion of practical experience in civilian piloting of technologies, support measures, and implementation solutions is concentrated at the regional level. This proposal was made during the roundtable “Strategy-2036: Outline of an Autonomous Russia,” organized by the Association of Operators and Manufacturers of Autonomous Systems “National Autonomous Systems” (NAS Association). The main topic was the role of autonomous systems in ensuring technological sovereignty, their impact on the economy and industry, and the need to develop a unified regulatory approach. Participants included NAS Association Board Chairman Dmitry Afanasyev, Advisor to the Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Voloshin, representatives of GLONASS JSC, the National Technology Initiative Project Support Fund, the Federal Center for Unmanned Aviation Systems, as well as developers and operators of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). According to AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin, the development of autonomous systems requires establishing an effective management system at the regional level. “Today, many decisions in the field of autonomous systems are being tested precisely at the regional level. The federal center sets general rules and makes key regulatory decisions, while their practical testing, launch of pilot projects, support measures, and technology implementation largely take place in the regions. Infrastructure, future markets, and accumulated experience are being built here. Therefore, regional practice should become an important part of forming the national strategy for autonomous systems development. Tatarstan, Sakhalin, Yakutia, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Altai Krai, and other regions are implementing their own models of technology application, infrastructure development, and demand formation. Approaches vary: in some cases, development starts with addressing specific consumer needs and existing demand, while in others, it begins with government initiatives and pilot projects,” commented Alexander Smekalin. During the roundtable, one of AIRR’s regions—Tomsk Oblast—was invited to share its experience in operating the Territorial Industrial Cluster of Electronics and Drone Technologies. Developing a national strategy for the coming decade will help identify effective models, determine barriers, and formulate solutions that can be used in preparing regulations, support mechanisms, and interactions between customers and developers. AIRR currently unites 20 regions and is ready to take on the role of a regional platform for consolidating experience, developing joint solutions, and moderating discussions, emphasized Alexander Smekalin. NAS Association Board Chairman Dmitry Afanasyev recalled that the Russian Ministry of Transport is launching a competition on low-altitude economy to develop effective logistics services across regions and replicate best practices, with AIRR serving as the platform for collecting regional participation applications. It is planned that, with federal expert support, a comprehensive model for developing drone logistics—including routes, infrastructure, and organizational/legal solutions—will be tested in one region. This model will combine demand from major customers with the competencies of Russian UAS operators and manufacturers. The expected outcome is effective logistics services meeting regional needs. Following the roundtable, participants outlined key areas for further work on the strategy to establish a unified coordination framework for autonomous systems development. More details are available in the NAS Association’s article. We also note that the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia and the Association of Operators and Manufacturers of Autonomous Systems “National Autonomous Systems” signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the Eastern Economic Forum in September. The partnership aims to advance drone and autonomous technologies in Russian regions, expand interregional and international cooperation, and support projects focused on practical implementation of innovative solutions. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin proposed using the Association’s resources to form a unified regional position and consolidate regional experience in developing the national strategy for autonomous systems through 2036. He noted that today, a significant portion of practical experience in civilian piloting of technologies, support measures, and implementation solutions is concentrated at the regional level. This proposal was made during the roundtable “Strategy-2036: Outline of an Autonomous Russia,” organized by the Association of Operators and Manufacturers of Autonomous Systems “National Autonomous Systems” (NAS Association). The main topic was the role of autonomous systems in ensuring technological sovereignty, their impact on the economy and industry, and the need to develop a unified regulatory approach. Participants included NAS Association Board Chairman Dmitry Afanasyev, Advisor to the Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Voloshin, representatives of GLONASS JSC, the National Technology Initiative Project Support Fund, the Federal Center for Unmanned Aviation Systems, as well as developers and operators of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). According to AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin, the development of autonomous systems requires establishing an effective management system at the regional level. “Today, many decisions in the field of autonomous systems are being tested precisely at the regional level. The federal center sets general rules and makes key regulatory decisions, while their practical testing, launch of pilot projects, support measures, and technology implementation largely take place in the regions. Infrastructure, future markets, and accumulated experience are being built here. Therefore, regional practice should become an important part of forming the national strategy for autonomous systems development. Tatarstan, Sakhalin, Yakutia, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Altai Krai, and other regions are implementing their own models of technology application, infrastructure development, and demand formation. 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We also note that the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia and the Association of Operators and Manufacturers of Autonomous Systems “National Autonomous Systems” signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the Eastern Economic Forum in September. The partnership aims to advance drone and autonomous technologies in Russian regions, expand interregional and international cooperation, and support projects focused on practical implementation of innovative solutions. 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AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin proposed using the Association’s resources to form a unified regional position and consolidate regional experience in developing the national strategy for autonomous systems through 2036. He noted that today, a significant portion of practical experience in civilian piloting of technologies, support measures, and implementation solutions is concentrated at the regional level. This proposal was made during the roundtable “Strategy-2036: Outline of an Autonomous Russia,” organized by the Association of Operators and Manufacturers of Autonomous Systems “National Autonomous Systems” (NAS Association). The main topic was the role of autonomous systems in ensuring technological sovereignty, their impact on the economy and industry, and the need to develop a unified regulatory approach. Participants included NAS Association Board Chairman Dmitry Afanasyev, Advisor to the Minister of Economic Development Vladimir Voloshin, representatives of GLONASS JSC, the National Technology Initiative Project Support Fund, the Federal Center for Unmanned Aviation Systems, as well as developers and operators of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). According to AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin, the development of autonomous systems requires establishing an effective management system at the regional level. “Today, many decisions in the field of autonomous systems are being tested precisely at the regional level. The federal center sets general rules and makes key regulatory decisions, while their practical testing, launch of pilot projects, support measures, and technology implementation largely take place in the regions. Infrastructure, future markets, and accumulated experience are being built here. Therefore, regional practice should become an important part of forming the national strategy for autonomous systems development. Tatarstan, Sakhalin, Yakutia, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Altai Krai, and other regions are implementing their own models of technology application, infrastructure development, and demand formation. Approaches vary: in some cases, development starts with addressing specific consumer needs and existing demand, while in others, it begins with government initiatives and pilot projects,” commented Alexander Smekalin. During the roundtable, one of AIRR’s regions—Tomsk Oblast—was invited to share its experience in operating the Territorial Industrial Cluster of Electronics and Drone Technologies. Developing a national strategy for the coming decade will help identify effective models, determine barriers, and formulate solutions that can be used in preparing regulations, support mechanisms, and interactions between customers and developers. AIRR currently unites 20 regions and is ready to take on the role of a regional platform for consolidating experience, developing joint solutions, and moderating discussions, emphasized Alexander Smekalin. NAS Association Board Chairman Dmitry Afanasyev recalled that the Russian Ministry of Transport is launching a competition on low-altitude economy to develop effective logistics services across regions and replicate best practices, with AIRR serving as the platform for collecting regional participation applications. It is planned that, with federal expert support, a comprehensive model for developing drone logistics—including routes, infrastructure, and organizational/legal solutions—will be tested in one region. This model will combine demand from major customers with the competencies of Russian UAS operators and manufacturers. The expected outcome is effective logistics services meeting regional needs. Following the roundtable, participants outlined key areas for further work on the strategy to establish a unified coordination framework for autonomous systems development. More details are available in the NAS Association’s article. We also note that the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia and the Association of Operators and Manufacturers of Autonomous Systems “National Autonomous Systems” signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the Eastern Economic Forum in September. The partnership aims to advance drone and autonomous technologies in Russian regions, expand interregional and international cooperation, and support projects focused on practical implementation of innovative solutions.
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Industrial Workforce Trained Through Practice Tyumen College of Construction Industry and Municipal Services has entered the top three construction colleges in Russia. On its basis, an educational cluster called “Construction Industry” has been created under the “Professionalitet” program, with a focus on blue-collar professions, practical skills, and subsequent employment. In Tomsk, the federal stage of the “Best in Profession” competition brought together robotics specialists from across the country. Contestants had not only to operate a robot but also to read engineering documentation, work with tolerances and fits, program, and independently configure a robotic manipulator. First place went to a specialist from Kemerovo Region, second to a representative from Saint Petersburg, and third to a specialist from Tomsk Region. In Novgorod Region, residents of the Novgorod Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have already invested 4.5 billion rubles and created 612 jobs. More than 2,500 additional jobs are expected to be created soon. At the same time, the region is developing a university campus for 4,000 students, which is intended to integrate educational, scientific, and public projects, Governor Alexander Dronov told Russian President Vladimir Putin. Technological Resilience Russian enterprises are expanding production of import-substituting products while simultaneously building cooperation networks. In Arkhangelsk Region, the Kotlas Chemical Plant is developing its own technologies and production of industrial coatings, which could be in demand by shipbuilding and machine-building enterprises in the Pomorie area. The region’s task is to link existing competencies into a single production chain. In Ulyanovsk Region, six new residents have announced projects worth 6 billion rubles in investment within the port-based SEZ. Today, it ranks among the top five in Russia. Its residents include enterprises in the aircraft industry, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, and chemical sectors, Governor Alexey Russkikh said. In Perm Krai, EuroChem continues the modernization of the Usolye Potash Plant, which produces about 3 million tons of potash fertilizers annually. Over ten years of implementing the Special Investment Contract (SPIC), more than 3,000 jobs have been created. One of the new projects is aimed at returning concentrated solutions to the production cycle, which should increase production efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Unmanned Technologies Enter Regular Routes The International Industrial and Energy Forum (TNF) has opened in Tyumen. This year, special attention is being paid to industrial robotics and unmanned systems. In total, more than 70 companies are exhibiting. They are presenting over 100 units of equipment across key industry development areas: oilfield services and downhole technologies, field development and autonomous energy, gas turbine engineering, and petrochemicals, Governor Alexander Moor said. In Arkhangelsk Region, the third unmanned vessel designed for operations in the Arctic was launched. The “Orkan-2” can carry up to 400 kg of cargo and travel up to 600 km. Its first voyage will follow the Arkhangelsk–Pertominsk route: the vessel will deliver fuel, supplies for the national park, and mail. Such trials are important not only as a technological experiment. For hard-to-reach northern territories, unmanned logistics should become a new means of regular connectivity with the regional center. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Key weekly trends in innovation, industry, and the development of AIRR regions. Industrial Workforce Trained Through Practice Tyumen College of Construction Industry and Municipal Services has entered the top three construction colleges in Russia. On its basis, an educational cluster called “Construction Industry” has been created under the “Professionalitet” program, with a focus on blue-collar professions, practical skills, and subsequent employment. In Tomsk, the federal stage of the “Best in Profession” competition brought together robotics specialists from across the country. Contestants had not only to operate a robot but also to read engineering documentation, work with tolerances and fits, program, and independently configure a robotic manipulator. First place went to a specialist from Kemerovo Region, second to a representative from Saint Petersburg, and third to a specialist from Tomsk Region. In Novgorod Region, residents of the Novgorod Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have already invested 4.5 billion rubles and created 612 jobs. More than 2,500 additional jobs are expected to be created soon. At the same time, the region is developing a university campus for 4,000 students, which is intended to integrate educational, scientific, and public projects, Governor Alexander Dronov told Russian President Vladimir Putin. Technological Resilience Russian enterprises are expanding production of import-substituting products while simultaneously building cooperation networks. In Arkhangelsk Region, the Kotlas Chemical Plant is developing its own technologies and production of industrial coatings, which could be in demand by shipbuilding and machine-building enterprises in the Pomorie area. The region’s task is to link existing competencies into a single production chain. In Ulyanovsk Region, six new residents have announced projects worth 6 billion rubles in investment within the port-based SEZ. Today, it ranks among the top five in Russia. Its residents include enterprises in the aircraft industry, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, and chemical sectors, Governor Alexey Russkikh said. In Perm Krai, EuroChem continues the modernization of the Usolye Potash Plant, which produces about 3 million tons of potash fertilizers annually. Over ten years of implementing the Special Investment Contract (SPIC), more than 3,000 jobs have been created. One of the new projects is aimed at returning concentrated solutions to the production cycle, which should increase production efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Unmanned Technologies Enter Regular Routes The International Industrial and Energy Forum (TNF) has opened in Tyumen. This year, special attention is being paid to industrial robotics and unmanned systems. In total, more than 70 companies are exhibiting. They are presenting over 100 units of equipment across key industry development areas: oilfield services and downhole technologies, field development and autonomous energy, gas turbine engineering, and petrochemicals, Governor Alexander Moor said. In Arkhangelsk Region, the third unmanned vessel designed for operations in the Arctic was launched. The “Orkan-2” can carry up to 400 kg of cargo and travel up to 600 km. Its first voyage will follow the Arkhangelsk–Pertominsk route: the vessel will deliver fuel, supplies for the national park, and mail. Such trials are important not only as a technological experiment. For hard-to-reach northern territories, unmanned logistics should become a new means of regular connectivity with the regional center. 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Key weekly trends in innovation, industry, and the development of AIRR regions. Industrial Workforce Trained Through Practice Tyumen College of Construction Industry and Municipal Services has entered the top three construction colleges in Russia. On its basis, an educational cluster called “Construction Industry” has been created under the “Professionalitet” program, with a focus on blue-collar professions, practical skills, and subsequent employment. In Tomsk, the federal stage of the “Best in Profession” competition brought together robotics specialists from across the country. Contestants had not only to operate a robot but also to read engineering documentation, work with tolerances and fits, program, and independently configure a robotic manipulator. First place went to a specialist from Kemerovo Region, second to a representative from Saint Petersburg, and third to a specialist from Tomsk Region. In Novgorod Region, residents of the Novgorod Special Economic Zone (SEZ) have already invested 4.5 billion rubles and created 612 jobs. More than 2,500 additional jobs are expected to be created soon. At the same time, the region is developing a university campus for 4,000 students, which is intended to integrate educational, scientific, and public projects, Governor Alexander Dronov told Russian President Vladimir Putin. Technological Resilience Russian enterprises are expanding production of import-substituting products while simultaneously building cooperation networks. In Arkhangelsk Region, the Kotlas Chemical Plant is developing its own technologies and production of industrial coatings, which could be in demand by shipbuilding and machine-building enterprises in the Pomorie area. The region’s task is to link existing competencies into a single production chain. In Ulyanovsk Region, six new residents have announced projects worth 6 billion rubles in investment within the port-based SEZ. Today, it ranks among the top five in Russia. Its residents include enterprises in the aircraft industry, pharmaceuticals, automotive, energy, and chemical sectors, Governor Alexey Russkikh said. In Perm Krai, EuroChem continues the modernization of the Usolye Potash Plant, which produces about 3 million tons of potash fertilizers annually. Over ten years of implementing the Special Investment Contract (SPIC), more than 3,000 jobs have been created. One of the new projects is aimed at returning concentrated solutions to the production cycle, which should increase production efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Unmanned Technologies Enter Regular Routes The International Industrial and Energy Forum (TNF) has opened in Tyumen. This year, special attention is being paid to industrial robotics and unmanned systems. In total, more than 70 companies are exhibiting. They are presenting over 100 units of equipment across key industry development areas: oilfield services and downhole technologies, field development and autonomous energy, gas turbine engineering, and petrochemicals, Governor Alexander Moor said. In Arkhangelsk Region, the third unmanned vessel designed for operations in the Arctic was launched. The “Orkan-2” can carry up to 400 kg of cargo and travel up to 600 km. Its first voyage will follow the Arkhangelsk–Pertominsk route: the vessel will deliver fuel, supplies for the national park, and mail. Such trials are important not only as a technological experiment. For hard-to-reach northern territories, unmanned logistics should become a new means of regular connectivity with the regional center.
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Technological Sovereignty In Novosibirsk Region, a large-scale project has been launched to construct the ELTEX high-tech production complex for manufacturing high-precision multilayer printed circuit boards. Production capacity will reach 8,000–10,000 square meters of boards per month. The project will reduce dependence on foreign suppliers and create a foundation for further development of the region’s radioelectronics industry. Irkutsk Heavy Machinery Plant has increased its output of specialized equipment for mineral resource extraction and metallurgy by a factor of 1.6. A total of 112 million rubles has been invested in modernizing the machine-tool fleet, including support from federal and regional Industrial Development Funds. Expanding production will enable the substitution of some imported products. The plant was visited by Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov. Science and New Technologies In Irkutsk Region, the VII Russian Conference “MedChem-Russia 2026” is underway, bringing together more than 300 researchers, representatives of the pharmaceutical industry, and medical professionals. The region annually produces up to 100 million packages of medicinal products and more than 750 tons of pharmaceutical substances. In Usolye-Sibirskoye, a parallel project is underway to establish a Federal Chemistry Center, which is expected to strengthen the domestic chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Additionally, Governor Igor Kobzev discussed with Sergey Aldoshin, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the creation of an inter-university campus in Irkutsk. Future Workforce Starts at School In Novgorod Region, the fourth season of the “Space Olympiad” for schoolchildren and college students aged 11–17 is launching. Winners will have the opportunity to visit Baikonur and the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. The project, implemented by the region in partnership with Roscosmos, helps promote engineering and space-related careers among young people. Science Cities: Infrastructure for Growth In Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk Region, urban environment development is being directly linked to the territory’s scientific potential. The master plan, developed in collaboration with Rosatom, is intended to integrate existing scientific infrastructure, the construction of the MBIR research reactor, housing, and social facilities into a unified city development strategy. A New Logic for Territorial Development Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Aisen Nikolaev, commented on the outcomes of Eastern Economic Forum-2026: the very logic of Far East development is changing. It is no longer just about overcoming vast distances and high costs, but about turning the unique features of our territories into advantages. 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Expanding production will enable the substitution of some imported products. The plant was visited by Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov. Science and New Technologies In Irkutsk Region, the VII Russian Conference “MedChem-Russia 2026” is underway, bringing together more than 300 researchers, representatives of the pharmaceutical industry, and medical professionals. The region annually produces up to 100 million packages of medicinal products and more than 750 tons of pharmaceutical substances. In Usolye-Sibirskoye, a parallel project is underway to establish a Federal Chemistry Center, which is expected to strengthen the domestic chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. Additionally, Governor Igor Kobzev discussed with Sergey Aldoshin, Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the creation of an inter-university campus in Irkutsk. Future Workforce Starts at School In Novgorod Region, the fourth season of the “Space Olympiad” for schoolchildren and college students aged 11–17 is launching. Winners will have the opportunity to visit Baikonur and the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center. The project, implemented by the region in partnership with Roscosmos, helps promote engineering and space-related careers among young people. Science Cities: Infrastructure for Growth In Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk Region, urban environment development is being directly linked to the territory’s scientific potential. The master plan, developed in collaboration with Rosatom, is intended to integrate existing scientific infrastructure, the construction of the MBIR research reactor, housing, and social facilities into a unified city development strategy. A New Logic for Territorial Development Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), Aisen Nikolaev, commented on the outcomes of Eastern Economic Forum-2026: the very logic of Far East development is changing. It is no longer just about overcoming vast distances and high costs, but about turning the unique features of our territories into advantages. Yakutia could become one of the regions where new solutions move more quickly from idea to practical application. 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Array ( [DETAIL_PICTURE] => Array ( [ID] => 12444 [TIMESTAMP_X] => 22.09.2026 15:49:14 [MODULE_ID] => iblock [HEIGHT] => 273 [WIDTH] => 409 [FILE_SIZE] => 116309 [CONTENT_TYPE] => image/jpeg [SUBDIR] => iblock/f8b/iala1sldp6nshkqmlhsg17coegke34m2 [FILE_NAME] => KAZ_5203.jpg [ORIGINAL_NAME] => KAZ_5203.jpg [DESCRIPTION] => [HANDLER_ID] => [EXTERNAL_ID] => kig56dfzlycqaqifvocj4k7p2twkpjxa [VERSION_ORIGINAL_ID] => [META] => [SRC] => /upload/iblock/f8b/iala1sldp6nshkqmlhsg17coegke34m2/KAZ_5203.jpg [UNSAFE_SRC] => /upload/iblock/f8b/iala1sldp6nshkqmlhsg17coegke34m2/KAZ_5203.jpg [SAFE_SRC] => /upload/iblock/f8b/iala1sldp6nshkqmlhsg17coegke34m2/KAZ_5203.jpg [ALT] => Vladimir Putin Instructed to Maximally Simplify the Introduction of New Technological Solutions and Listen to Their Developers to Remove Barriers [TITLE] => Vladimir Putin Instructed to Maximally Simplify the Introduction of New Technological Solutions and Listen to Their Developers to Remove Barriers ) [~DETAIL_PICTURE] => 12444 [ID] => 6892 [~ID] => 6892 [IBLOCK_ID] => 22 [~IBLOCK_ID] => 22 [IBLOCK_SECTION_ID] => [~IBLOCK_SECTION_ID] => [NAME] => Vladimir Putin Instructed to Maximally Simplify the Introduction of New Technological Solutions and Listen to Their Developers to Remove Barriers [~NAME] => Vladimir Putin Instructed to Maximally Simplify the Introduction of New Technological Solutions and Listen to Their Developers to Remove Barriers [ACTIVE_FROM_X] => 2026-09-03 00:00:00 [~ACTIVE_FROM_X] => 2026-09-03 00:00:00 [ACTIVE_FROM] => 03.09.2026 [~ACTIVE_FROM] => 03.09.2026 [TIMESTAMP_X] => 22.09.2026 15:49:14 [~TIMESTAMP_X] => 22.09.2026 15:49:14 [DETAIL_PAGE_URL] => /eng/press-sluzhba/novosti/vladimir-putin-instructed-to-maximally-simplify-the-introduction-of-new-technological-solutions-and- [~DETAIL_PAGE_URL] => /eng/press-sluzhba/novosti/vladimir-putin-instructed-to-maximally-simplify-the-introduction-of-new-technological-solutions-and- [LIST_PAGE_URL] => /eng/press-sluzhba/novosti/ [~LIST_PAGE_URL] => /eng/press-sluzhba/novosti/ [DETAIL_TEXT] => “For wider application of modern technologies in the economy, in the social sphere, and in public administration, a special legal regime must be launched in the Far East starting January 1 of next year. Its essence lies in the rapid and unhindered testing of the latest technologies—for example, unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture, industrial robots, telemedicine, or artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics,” the President noted in his address at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2026. He emphasized that at the state level it is necessary to create conditions that are as convenient as possible for testing and implementing technological solutions—without having to go from office to office or obtain multiple approvals. Feedback from innovative companies on improving regulation is crucial here. Vladimir Putin also announced a unified preferential regime for implementing investment projects across the entire territory of the Far East and the Arctic. “We are launching a support system for business that is unprecedented in scale and scope. Starting January 1 of next year, a unified preferential regime will come into force throughout the Far East and the Arctic. The idea is that support instruments should not be tied to any specific special zone or advanced development territory, but should be finely and effectively tuned to types of economic activity across the entire Far Eastern region,” Vladimir Putin declared. Under the new regime, every investment project will have its own “menu of benefits,” containing a set of available mechanisms, including reduced insurance contributions, tax and customs preferences, assistance with connecting infrastructure, and construction of production facilities. Existing benefits will be fully preserved, while current and new federal, regional, and sectoral preferences must complement rather than contradict each other, so that businesses do not face risks of double taxation or additional assessments. On Flexible and Innovative Approaches “To implement all these plans, bold innovative solutions and flexible approaches are needed, including updating the legal framework and improving conditions for doing business. In the Far East, as well as in the Arctic, a system of preferential regimes has already been successfully tested. These include advanced development territories, the Free Port of Vladivostok, the special administrative district on Russky Island, and the special tax regime on the Kuril Islands. With these tools, it has already been possible to attract trillions of rubles in investment and create 200,000 new jobs.” On Increasing Capacity in High-Tech Sectors “We also need to increase capacity in high-tech industries, and this will be our focus—shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing, robotics, electronics, machine building, and the space industry, which is developing actively here. For example, we have built the Vostochny Cosmodrome—personnel are needed, and we will train them here… Traditionally important areas for the region, such as the forestry and agro-industrial complexes, marine resource harvesting, and aquaculture development, should also receive an additional boost.” On Sales Markets and Ensuring Demand for Products from New Production Facilities “For investors in such projects, for those opening new enterprises in the Far East and the Arctic, it is important to ensure stable sales of their products. To this end, among other things, the instrument of offset contracts should be used (developed with support from VEB.RF)—businesses investing in new production will be guaranteed advance demand for their products from the state, regions, and municipalities.” On the Introduction of Advanced Technologies “Construction of new enterprises and modernization of existing production facilities must be carried out based on high environmental standards and the most modern, advanced technologies. The Russian Far East and our Arctic must become a space for bold engineering thought, where the time from the birth of an idea to its practical implementation is minimized. We are on Russky Island, where an innovative science and technology center operates—one of a network of such complexes across our country. Its focus is applied solutions in the fields of information and biotechnology, biomedicine, and other areas. It is important to create conditions to attract both Russian specialists and foreign scientists and engineers—our friends—to such research centers and universities in the Far East.” [~DETAIL_TEXT] => “For wider application of modern technologies in the economy, in the social sphere, and in public administration, a special legal regime must be launched in the Far East starting January 1 of next year. Its essence lies in the rapid and unhindered testing of the latest technologies—for example, unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture, industrial robots, telemedicine, or artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics,” the President noted in his address at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2026. He emphasized that at the state level it is necessary to create conditions that are as convenient as possible for testing and implementing technological solutions—without having to go from office to office or obtain multiple approvals. Feedback from innovative companies on improving regulation is crucial here. Vladimir Putin also announced a unified preferential regime for implementing investment projects across the entire territory of the Far East and the Arctic. “We are launching a support system for business that is unprecedented in scale and scope. Starting January 1 of next year, a unified preferential regime will come into force throughout the Far East and the Arctic. The idea is that support instruments should not be tied to any specific special zone or advanced development territory, but should be finely and effectively tuned to types of economic activity across the entire Far Eastern region,” Vladimir Putin declared. Under the new regime, every investment project will have its own “menu of benefits,” containing a set of available mechanisms, including reduced insurance contributions, tax and customs preferences, assistance with connecting infrastructure, and construction of production facilities. Existing benefits will be fully preserved, while current and new federal, regional, and sectoral preferences must complement rather than contradict each other, so that businesses do not face risks of double taxation or additional assessments. On Flexible and Innovative Approaches “To implement all these plans, bold innovative solutions and flexible approaches are needed, including updating the legal framework and improving conditions for doing business. In the Far East, as well as in the Arctic, a system of preferential regimes has already been successfully tested. These include advanced development territories, the Free Port of Vladivostok, the special administrative district on Russky Island, and the special tax regime on the Kuril Islands. With these tools, it has already been possible to attract trillions of rubles in investment and create 200,000 new jobs.” On Increasing Capacity in High-Tech Sectors “We also need to increase capacity in high-tech industries, and this will be our focus—shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing, robotics, electronics, machine building, and the space industry, which is developing actively here. For example, we have built the Vostochny Cosmodrome—personnel are needed, and we will train them here… Traditionally important areas for the region, such as the forestry and agro-industrial complexes, marine resource harvesting, and aquaculture development, should also receive an additional boost.” On Sales Markets and Ensuring Demand for Products from New Production Facilities “For investors in such projects, for those opening new enterprises in the Far East and the Arctic, it is important to ensure stable sales of their products. To this end, among other things, the instrument of offset contracts should be used (developed with support from VEB.RF)—businesses investing in new production will be guaranteed advance demand for their products from the state, regions, and municipalities.” On the Introduction of Advanced Technologies “Construction of new enterprises and modernization of existing production facilities must be carried out based on high environmental standards and the most modern, advanced technologies. The Russian Far East and our Arctic must become a space for bold engineering thought, where the time from the birth of an idea to its practical implementation is minimized. We are on Russky Island, where an innovative science and technology center operates—one of a network of such complexes across our country. Its focus is applied solutions in the fields of information and biotechnology, biomedicine, and other areas. 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“For wider application of modern technologies in the economy, in the social sphere, and in public administration, a special legal regime must be launched in the Far East starting January 1 of next year. Its essence lies in the rapid and unhindered testing of the latest technologies—for example, unmanned aerial vehicles in agriculture, industrial robots, telemedicine, or artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics,” the President noted in his address at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) 2026. He emphasized that at the state level it is necessary to create conditions that are as convenient as possible for testing and implementing technological solutions—without having to go from office to office or obtain multiple approvals. Feedback from innovative companies on improving regulation is crucial here. Vladimir Putin also announced a unified preferential regime for implementing investment projects across the entire territory of the Far East and the Arctic. “We are launching a support system for business that is unprecedented in scale and scope. Starting January 1 of next year, a unified preferential regime will come into force throughout the Far East and the Arctic. The idea is that support instruments should not be tied to any specific special zone or advanced development territory, but should be finely and effectively tuned to types of economic activity across the entire Far Eastern region,” Vladimir Putin declared. Under the new regime, every investment project will have its own “menu of benefits,” containing a set of available mechanisms, including reduced insurance contributions, tax and customs preferences, assistance with connecting infrastructure, and construction of production facilities. Existing benefits will be fully preserved, while current and new federal, regional, and sectoral preferences must complement rather than contradict each other, so that businesses do not face risks of double taxation or additional assessments. On Flexible and Innovative Approaches “To implement all these plans, bold innovative solutions and flexible approaches are needed, including updating the legal framework and improving conditions for doing business. In the Far East, as well as in the Arctic, a system of preferential regimes has already been successfully tested. These include advanced development territories, the Free Port of Vladivostok, the special administrative district on Russky Island, and the special tax regime on the Kuril Islands. With these tools, it has already been possible to attract trillions of rubles in investment and create 200,000 new jobs.” On Increasing Capacity in High-Tech Sectors “We also need to increase capacity in high-tech industries, and this will be our focus—shipbuilding and aircraft manufacturing, robotics, electronics, machine building, and the space industry, which is developing actively here. For example, we have built the Vostochny Cosmodrome—personnel are needed, and we will train them here… Traditionally important areas for the region, such as the forestry and agro-industrial complexes, marine resource harvesting, and aquaculture development, should also receive an additional boost.” On Sales Markets and Ensuring Demand for Products from New Production Facilities “For investors in such projects, for those opening new enterprises in the Far East and the Arctic, it is important to ensure stable sales of their products. To this end, among other things, the instrument of offset contracts should be used (developed with support from VEB.RF)—businesses investing in new production will be guaranteed advance demand for their products from the state, regions, and municipalities.” On the Introduction of Advanced Technologies “Construction of new enterprises and modernization of existing production facilities must be carried out based on high environmental standards and the most modern, advanced technologies. The Russian Far East and our Arctic must become a space for bold engineering thought, where the time from the birth of an idea to its practical implementation is minimized. We are on Russky Island, where an innovative science and technology center operates—one of a network of such complexes across our country. Its focus is applied solutions in the fields of information and biotechnology, biomedicine, and other areas. It is important to create conditions to attract both Russian specialists and foreign scientists and engineers—our friends—to such research centers and universities in the Far East.”
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The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) will serve as the platform for collecting regional applications. The project is being implemented in line with the Russian President’s directives on the development of autonomous systems and aims to accelerate the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across key sectors of the national economy. In the winning region, a digital platform for managing the low-altitude economy will be deployed based on the state information system “ERA-GLONASS,” and a master plan for unmanned aerial logistics will be developed. For the winning region, this means the opportunity—with federal expert support—to build a comprehensive model for the development of unmanned logistics: test routes, infrastructure, and organizational and legal solutions; bring together demand from major customers and the capabilities of Russian operators and UAV manufacturers within its territory. Following the pilot project, the region will gain practical data and validated solutions that can be used to further develop efficient logistics services locally. The initiative’s first-stage goal is to create a managed model for applying unmanned aerial logistics in specific territories, assess its economic efficiency, and refine mechanisms for interaction between the state and business. In the future, the project is expected to expand through integration with autonomous systems on land and water. “Today, we are moving to practical modeling of the low-altitude economy in territories that will be selected through the competition. It is important for us to see not just individual flights, transport operations, or isolated technology tests, but a comprehensive service built on real customer demand for autonomous logistics, infrastructure readiness, a digital framework, and a calculable economics of UAV use. We want solutions that can be replicated nationwide. The regional competition is the first step toward building this ecosystem. We are taking into account global best practices and combining the expertise of ERA-GLONASS, Russia’s largest digital IoT platform for transport, with that of the Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning and Design Institute,” said Andrey Nikitin, Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. The competition is organized by Russia’s Ministry of Transport, which will send participation guidelines to every Russian region. Applications must be submitted by the region itself. In its application, a region may propose as a pilot territory either the entire region, a specific municipality, an urban district, or another area within its borders. A competition commission, involving leading experts, will evaluate applications against 16 criteria grouped into five key blocks: readiness of use cases and ground infrastructure; the region’s legal and organizational readiness; maturity of the regional environment and availability of support measures; operator readiness and level of process digitalization; and sustainability of airspace use. The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia, which unites regions with an established technological and infrastructure base in unmanned technologies and experience implementing experimental legal regimes for UAVs, will serve as the platform for collecting applications. As noted by the AIRR Director, the Association is building partnership links between Russian regions and the Shenzhen science and technology cluster, where the low-altitude economy is developing as an integrated ecosystem combining technologies, infrastructure, digital platforms, manufacturing, and practical use cases. The winner will be the region that scores the highest and presents at least one scenario with a confirmed legal mechanism for launch, a ready operator, and an implementable route. If grounds provided by the rules exist, the competition commission may select one additional winner, allowing the pilot project to be implemented simultaneously in two Russian regions if necessary. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => On the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum 2026, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation announced the launch of a competitive selection process among Russian regions to participate in building a low-altitude economy. The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) will serve as the platform for collecting regional applications. The project is being implemented in line with the Russian President’s directives on the development of autonomous systems and aims to accelerate the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across key sectors of the national economy. In the winning region, a digital platform for managing the low-altitude economy will be deployed based on the state information system “ERA-GLONASS,” and a master plan for unmanned aerial logistics will be developed. For the winning region, this means the opportunity—with federal expert support—to build a comprehensive model for the development of unmanned logistics: test routes, infrastructure, and organizational and legal solutions; bring together demand from major customers and the capabilities of Russian operators and UAV manufacturers within its territory. Following the pilot project, the region will gain practical data and validated solutions that can be used to further develop efficient logistics services locally. The initiative’s first-stage goal is to create a managed model for applying unmanned aerial logistics in specific territories, assess its economic efficiency, and refine mechanisms for interaction between the state and business. In the future, the project is expected to expand through integration with autonomous systems on land and water. “Today, we are moving to practical modeling of the low-altitude economy in territories that will be selected through the competition. It is important for us to see not just individual flights, transport operations, or isolated technology tests, but a comprehensive service built on real customer demand for autonomous logistics, infrastructure readiness, a digital framework, and a calculable economics of UAV use. We want solutions that can be replicated nationwide. The regional competition is the first step toward building this ecosystem. We are taking into account global best practices and combining the expertise of ERA-GLONASS, Russia’s largest digital IoT platform for transport, with that of the Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning and Design Institute,” said Andrey Nikitin, Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. The competition is organized by Russia’s Ministry of Transport, which will send participation guidelines to every Russian region. Applications must be submitted by the region itself. In its application, a region may propose as a pilot territory either the entire region, a specific municipality, an urban district, or another area within its borders. A competition commission, involving leading experts, will evaluate applications against 16 criteria grouped into five key blocks: readiness of use cases and ground infrastructure; the region’s legal and organizational readiness; maturity of the regional environment and availability of support measures; operator readiness and level of process digitalization; and sustainability of airspace use. The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia, which unites regions with an established technological and infrastructure base in unmanned technologies and experience implementing experimental legal regimes for UAVs, will serve as the platform for collecting applications. As noted by the AIRR Director, the Association is building partnership links between Russian regions and the Shenzhen science and technology cluster, where the low-altitude economy is developing as an integrated ecosystem combining technologies, infrastructure, digital platforms, manufacturing, and practical use cases. The winner will be the region that scores the highest and presents at least one scenario with a confirmed legal mechanism for launch, a ready operator, and an implementable route. If grounds provided by the rules exist, the competition commission may select one additional winner, allowing the pilot project to be implemented simultaneously in two Russian regions if necessary. 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On the sidelines of the Eastern Economic Forum 2026, the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation announced the launch of a competitive selection process among Russian regions to participate in building a low-altitude economy. The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) will serve as the platform for collecting regional applications. The project is being implemented in line with the Russian President’s directives on the development of autonomous systems and aims to accelerate the deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) across key sectors of the national economy. In the winning region, a digital platform for managing the low-altitude economy will be deployed based on the state information system “ERA-GLONASS,” and a master plan for unmanned aerial logistics will be developed. For the winning region, this means the opportunity—with federal expert support—to build a comprehensive model for the development of unmanned logistics: test routes, infrastructure, and organizational and legal solutions; bring together demand from major customers and the capabilities of Russian operators and UAV manufacturers within its territory. Following the pilot project, the region will gain practical data and validated solutions that can be used to further develop efficient logistics services locally. The initiative’s first-stage goal is to create a managed model for applying unmanned aerial logistics in specific territories, assess its economic efficiency, and refine mechanisms for interaction between the state and business. In the future, the project is expected to expand through integration with autonomous systems on land and water. “Today, we are moving to practical modeling of the low-altitude economy in territories that will be selected through the competition. It is important for us to see not just individual flights, transport operations, or isolated technology tests, but a comprehensive service built on real customer demand for autonomous logistics, infrastructure readiness, a digital framework, and a calculable economics of UAV use. We want solutions that can be replicated nationwide. The regional competition is the first step toward building this ecosystem. We are taking into account global best practices and combining the expertise of ERA-GLONASS, Russia’s largest digital IoT platform for transport, with that of the Shenzhen Urban Transport Planning and Design Institute,” said Andrey Nikitin, Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation. The competition is organized by Russia’s Ministry of Transport, which will send participation guidelines to every Russian region. Applications must be submitted by the region itself. In its application, a region may propose as a pilot territory either the entire region, a specific municipality, an urban district, or another area within its borders. A competition commission, involving leading experts, will evaluate applications against 16 criteria grouped into five key blocks: readiness of use cases and ground infrastructure; the region’s legal and organizational readiness; maturity of the regional environment and availability of support measures; operator readiness and level of process digitalization; and sustainability of airspace use. The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia, which unites regions with an established technological and infrastructure base in unmanned technologies and experience implementing experimental legal regimes for UAVs, will serve as the platform for collecting applications. As noted by the AIRR Director, the Association is building partnership links between Russian regions and the Shenzhen science and technology cluster, where the low-altitude economy is developing as an integrated ecosystem combining technologies, infrastructure, digital platforms, manufacturing, and practical use cases. The winner will be the region that scores the highest and presents at least one scenario with a confirmed legal mechanism for launch, a ready operator, and an implementable route. If grounds provided by the rules exist, the competition commission may select one additional winner, allowing the pilot project to be implemented simultaneously in two Russian regions if necessary.
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Young Scientists for the Technology-Driven Economy In Arkhangelsk Region, three young scientists became winners of the UMNIK-2026 competition organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises. Each of them will receive RUB 500,000 to implement a research and technology project. Their developments focus on domestic solutions for the Internet of Things, the modeling and verification of unmanned aerial vehicle control systems, and personalized rehabilitation. In 2026, Russia will open another 120 youth laboratories. Novosibirsk and Tomsk Regions are among the leaders in terms of the number of such laboratories, with 86 and 43 laboratories, respectively. Young researchers are working on new materials and chemistry, the bioeconomy, energy, transport technologies, and health-preservation technologies. University Infrastructure as a Driver of Development The city of Irkutsk is planning to establish an inter-university campus comprising an academic and laboratory building, a technology park, accommodation for students and faculty, and a multifunctional sports complex. The project, estimated at approximately RUB 13 billion, is expected to strengthen the region’s talent pool and create conditions for retaining graduates in the Baikal region. In Tyumen Region, construction of the Inter-University Campus is progressing actively. The residence building for research and teaching staff is already more than 95% complete. Since July, construction has also begun on nine additional facilities: four student residence buildings with nearly 5,000 places, an academic and laboratory building, a technology park, a center for supporting talented young people, a physical fitness and recreation center, and a congress center. SKIF Is Creating a New Research Ecosystem Following the opening of the SKIF Collective Use Center in Novosibirsk Region, the development of the Koltsovo science town’s infrastructure is continuing. Ten engineering, social, and transport projects have already been completed, including kindergartens, a school, a physical fitness and recreation center, and a fire station, along with improvements to the surrounding area. Six more projects are planned, including educational, sports, and cultural facilities. The area surrounding SKIF has been reserved for research, technology, industrial, and social projects. Investment in Technological Development At a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects chaired by President Vladimir Putin, priorities for the new investment cycle were outlined. These include modernizing production on the basis of new technologies and increasing labor productivity through the use of autonomous systems, industrial robots, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence-based solutions. The meeting was attended by the heads of AIRR regions. Particular attention was paid to creating modern, productive jobs and providing students and working professionals with opportunities to master advanced technologies and regularly upgrade their skills. In Nizhny Novgorod Region, the IT sector continues to grow: the revenue of IT companies exceeded RUB 44 billion in the first half of 2026, increasing by more than 22% year-on-year. The number of industry professionals rose to 23,000. One of the tools used to attract talent was the reimbursement of personal income tax for specialists who relocated to the region. The development of campus infrastructure in Irkutsk Region is also directly linked to the economy’s demand for skilled personnel. The region needs to create conditions that encourage school graduates to enroll in local universities and subsequently work at enterprises and organizations in the Priangarye region. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Key Trends of the Week in Innovation, Industry, and Regional Development across AIRR Regions. Young Scientists for the Technology-Driven Economy In Arkhangelsk Region, three young scientists became winners of the UMNIK-2026 competition organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises. Each of them will receive RUB 500,000 to implement a research and technology project. Their developments focus on domestic solutions for the Internet of Things, the modeling and verification of unmanned aerial vehicle control systems, and personalized rehabilitation. In 2026, Russia will open another 120 youth laboratories. Novosibirsk and Tomsk Regions are among the leaders in terms of the number of such laboratories, with 86 and 43 laboratories, respectively. Young researchers are working on new materials and chemistry, the bioeconomy, energy, transport technologies, and health-preservation technologies. University Infrastructure as a Driver of Development The city of Irkutsk is planning to establish an inter-university campus comprising an academic and laboratory building, a technology park, accommodation for students and faculty, and a multifunctional sports complex. The project, estimated at approximately RUB 13 billion, is expected to strengthen the region’s talent pool and create conditions for retaining graduates in the Baikal region. In Tyumen Region, construction of the Inter-University Campus is progressing actively. The residence building for research and teaching staff is already more than 95% complete. Since July, construction has also begun on nine additional facilities: four student residence buildings with nearly 5,000 places, an academic and laboratory building, a technology park, a center for supporting talented young people, a physical fitness and recreation center, and a congress center. SKIF Is Creating a New Research Ecosystem Following the opening of the SKIF Collective Use Center in Novosibirsk Region, the development of the Koltsovo science town’s infrastructure is continuing. Ten engineering, social, and transport projects have already been completed, including kindergartens, a school, a physical fitness and recreation center, and a fire station, along with improvements to the surrounding area. Six more projects are planned, including educational, sports, and cultural facilities. The area surrounding SKIF has been reserved for research, technology, industrial, and social projects. Investment in Technological Development At a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects chaired by President Vladimir Putin, priorities for the new investment cycle were outlined. These include modernizing production on the basis of new technologies and increasing labor productivity through the use of autonomous systems, industrial robots, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence-based solutions. The meeting was attended by the heads of AIRR regions. Particular attention was paid to creating modern, productive jobs and providing students and working professionals with opportunities to master advanced technologies and regularly upgrade their skills. In Nizhny Novgorod Region, the IT sector continues to grow: the revenue of IT companies exceeded RUB 44 billion in the first half of 2026, increasing by more than 22% year-on-year. The number of industry professionals rose to 23,000. One of the tools used to attract talent was the reimbursement of personal income tax for specialists who relocated to the region. The development of campus infrastructure in Irkutsk Region is also directly linked to the economy’s demand for skilled personnel. The region needs to create conditions that encourage school graduates to enroll in local universities and subsequently work at enterprises and organizations in the Priangarye region. 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Key Trends of the Week in Innovation, Industry, and Regional Development across AIRR Regions. Young Scientists for the Technology-Driven Economy In Arkhangelsk Region, three young scientists became winners of the UMNIK-2026 competition organized by the Foundation for Assistance to Small Innovative Enterprises. Each of them will receive RUB 500,000 to implement a research and technology project. Their developments focus on domestic solutions for the Internet of Things, the modeling and verification of unmanned aerial vehicle control systems, and personalized rehabilitation. In 2026, Russia will open another 120 youth laboratories. Novosibirsk and Tomsk Regions are among the leaders in terms of the number of such laboratories, with 86 and 43 laboratories, respectively. Young researchers are working on new materials and chemistry, the bioeconomy, energy, transport technologies, and health-preservation technologies. University Infrastructure as a Driver of Development The city of Irkutsk is planning to establish an inter-university campus comprising an academic and laboratory building, a technology park, accommodation for students and faculty, and a multifunctional sports complex. The project, estimated at approximately RUB 13 billion, is expected to strengthen the region’s talent pool and create conditions for retaining graduates in the Baikal region. In Tyumen Region, construction of the Inter-University Campus is progressing actively. The residence building for research and teaching staff is already more than 95% complete. Since July, construction has also begun on nine additional facilities: four student residence buildings with nearly 5,000 places, an academic and laboratory building, a technology park, a center for supporting talented young people, a physical fitness and recreation center, and a congress center. SKIF Is Creating a New Research Ecosystem Following the opening of the SKIF Collective Use Center in Novosibirsk Region, the development of the Koltsovo science town’s infrastructure is continuing. Ten engineering, social, and transport projects have already been completed, including kindergartens, a school, a physical fitness and recreation center, and a fire station, along with improvements to the surrounding area. Six more projects are planned, including educational, sports, and cultural facilities. The area surrounding SKIF has been reserved for research, technology, industrial, and social projects. Investment in Technological Development At a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects chaired by President Vladimir Putin, priorities for the new investment cycle were outlined. These include modernizing production on the basis of new technologies and increasing labor productivity through the use of autonomous systems, industrial robots, digital platforms, and artificial intelligence-based solutions. The meeting was attended by the heads of AIRR regions. Particular attention was paid to creating modern, productive jobs and providing students and working professionals with opportunities to master advanced technologies and regularly upgrade their skills. In Nizhny Novgorod Region, the IT sector continues to grow: the revenue of IT companies exceeded RUB 44 billion in the first half of 2026, increasing by more than 22% year-on-year. The number of industry professionals rose to 23,000. One of the tools used to attract talent was the reimbursement of personal income tax for specialists who relocated to the region. The development of campus infrastructure in Irkutsk Region is also directly linked to the economy’s demand for skilled personnel. The region needs to create conditions that encourage school graduates to enroll in local universities and subsequently work at enterprises and organizations in the Priangarye region.
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The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) and the China International Financial Service Park for Small and Medium Enterprises in Shenyang (CSSMEIFS) have signed a framework agreement on strategic cooperation. The document was signed by AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin and Park Chairman Zhu Jiquan, who also heads the Northeast Asia International Cooperation Center for the Low-Altitude Economy “Silk Road,” at the ROSTKI forum. The International Forum “ROSTKI: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation” has been held in Kazan for the fourth consecutive year, and in 2026 AIRR participated as one of the event’s key partners for the first time. The signed agreement establishes a foundation for developing trade and economic, scientific and technical, investment, and innovation interaction between enterprises in China and Russia. Several areas of partnership are planned under the agreement, including participation by the Russian side in the Shenyang International Aviation Conference in Fakou and an international aviation exhibition. The parties attach particular importance to cooperation in creating the Shenyang Industrial and Research Base for General Aviation in Northeast Asia, which will include general aviation airport infrastructure, international airspace, and an industrial cluster focused on R&D, production, and assembly. The agreement also provides for the implementation of joint pilot projects leveraging the potential of AIRR member regions and the scaling of successful practices across Russian federal subjects. “This will help establish strong ties between Russian and Chinese enterprises, scientific organizations, universities, development institutions, and government authorities,” commented Alexander Smekalin, Director of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia.
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The document was signed by AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin and WUAVF Authorized Representative Hung Ning Norman Ng on the sidelines of the International Forum “ROSTKI: Russia and China – Mutually Beneficial Cooperation.” Held for the fourth consecutive year in Kazan, the forum saw AIRR participate as a key partner for the first time. The agreement aims to advance the innovative economy of Russian regions through the deployment of unmanned aerial system technologies, expansion of international cooperation, and entry of promising projects into new markets. Under the partnership, the parties intend to facilitate collaboration between enterprises in WUAVF member countries and the Russian Federation across trade and economic, scientific and technical, investment, and innovation domains. Special emphasis will be placed on strengthening communications between AIRR member regions and international partners, as well as promoting Russian innovative solutions in foreign markets. Earlier, during a joint strategic session with representatives of the World UAV Federation (WUAVF) at the ROSTKI forum, AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin noted that such interaction enables not only the sharing of mutual experience but also participation in shaping regulatory approaches for this emerging industry. “This is an opportunity not only to accelerate the formation of the low-altitude economy, but also to take part in creating international industry standards. At the same time, it is important to understand: new industries are not created for immediate economic return—first, it is necessary to develop mechanisms for regulation, control, insurance, and decision-making,” Smekalin commented. For reference: The World UAV Federation (WUAVF) is a global non-profit organization founded in 2017 in Shenzhen. It brings together professionals, startups, and industrial companies to advance UAV technologies. WUAVF’s headquarters are located in Hong Kong. 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Special emphasis will be placed on strengthening communications between AIRR member regions and international partners, as well as promoting Russian innovative solutions in foreign markets. Earlier, during a joint strategic session with representatives of the World UAV Federation (WUAVF) at the ROSTKI forum, AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin noted that such interaction enables not only the sharing of mutual experience but also participation in shaping regulatory approaches for this emerging industry. “This is an opportunity not only to accelerate the formation of the low-altitude economy, but also to take part in creating international industry standards. At the same time, it is important to understand: new industries are not created for immediate economic return—first, it is necessary to develop mechanisms for regulation, control, insurance, and decision-making,” Smekalin commented. For reference: The World UAV Federation (WUAVF) is a global non-profit organization founded in 2017 in Shenzhen. It brings together professionals, startups, and industrial companies to advance UAV technologies. WUAVF’s headquarters are located in Hong Kong. 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The agreement aims to advance the innovative economy of Russian regions through the deployment of unmanned aerial system technologies, expansion of international cooperation, and entry of promising projects into new markets. Under the partnership, the parties intend to facilitate collaboration between enterprises in WUAVF member countries and the Russian Federation across trade and economic, scientific and technical, investment, and innovation domains. Special emphasis will be placed on strengthening communications between AIRR member regions and international partners, as well as promoting Russian innovative solutions in foreign markets. Earlier, during a joint strategic session with representatives of the World UAV Federation (WUAVF) at the ROSTKI forum, AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin noted that such interaction enables not only the sharing of mutual experience but also participation in shaping regulatory approaches for this emerging industry. “This is an opportunity not only to accelerate the formation of the low-altitude economy, but also to take part in creating international industry standards. At the same time, it is important to understand: new industries are not created for immediate economic return—first, it is necessary to develop mechanisms for regulation, control, insurance, and decision-making,” Smekalin commented. For reference: The World UAV Federation (WUAVF) is a global non-profit organization founded in 2017 in Shenzhen. It brings together professionals, startups, and industrial companies to advance UAV technologies. WUAVF’s headquarters are located in Hong Kong.