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Krasnoyarsk Territory At the “Labor Productivity Improvement” forum held in the region, the following figures were announced: the use of generative AI for automated design of structural elements resulted in a tenfold increase in productivity in generating aircraft wing components, while the design time for structural elements and system layouts was reduced by 22 times. The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education also highlighted the session “Best Practices for Improving Labor Productivity in Russian Universities” held as part of the forum. Novosibirsk Region Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, together with Governor Andrey Travnikov, visited the site of the Siberian Synchrotron Radiation Source (SKIF) user facility, where scientific equipment is being installed at experimental stations. The facility is 99.7% complete. Equipment has already been installed at the “Fast Processes” and “High-Energy X-ray Diagnostics” stations. Tomsk Region Valery Falkov opened the plenary session of the 11th All-Russian Forum of Young Scientists, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs “UNOVUS” in Tomsk. He discussed with students participating in the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform the support measures available for startups at different stages. Governor Vladimir Mazur also commented on the meeting with young scientists, noting that the discussion covered not only startups but also the factors needed to improve the effectiveness of entrepreneurial activity. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Irkutsk Region A large-scale oil production project has been launched at the Chona group of fields, located on the border of the two regions. A digital geological and hydrodynamic reservoir model was developed to support the project, enabling the selection of efficient extraction methods. By the end of 2026, the project is expected to supply up to 2 million tons of oil annually to the Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean pipeline system, according to Head of Yakutia Aysen Nikolaev. Irkutsk Region The region has submitted an application to participate in the competitive selection for the “Creation of a Network of Modern Campuses” program. The core of the interuniversity student campus in Irkutsk will be a science and technology park focused on high-tech solutions for regional needs. Planned areas include competence centers such as “Energy of Siberia,” “Aircraft Engineering,” the Baikal Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, and the “New Molecules Conveyor,” Governor Igor Kobzev said. Nizhny Novgorod Region Summing up the results of CIPR 2026, Governor Gleb Nikitin highly оценил the impact on the region: “We reached agreements with major investors to support Nizhny Novgorod IT startups. Our companies presented their developments at CIPR, arguably the best platform for professional dialogue and finding interested partners.” Perm Territory Scientists at Perm National Research Polytechnic University have developed a program for the calculation and optimization of small-scale reactors in which natural gas is converted into methanol. Republic of Tatarstan Researchers at KNRTU-KAI named after A.N. Tupolev have developed and patented a high-precision device for measuring alternating electric field voltage. It will allow energy specialists to monitor grid parameters in real time, prevent accidents, and calculate power quality indicators, resulting in more reliable and safer operation of electrical equipment. Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha noted that his initiative on the robotization of warehouse complexes, first announced at SPIEF 2025, has evolved into a full section of a state program aimed at improving labor productivity and automating production. Innovative development remains one of the region’s key priorities. The business forum “Pioneers of Innovation: Unity of Business, Science, and Technology” was held here for the sixth time. Kaluga Region is the only Russian region represented at the крупнейшей International Exhibition of Unmanned Technologies in Shenzhen, China. At the regional stand, two residents of the regional UAV research and production center are presenting new projects. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => We are analyzing key events in the field of innovations, economic and scientific development in Russia and the regions of the Association. Krasnoyarsk Territory At the “Labor Productivity Improvement” forum held in the region, the following figures were announced: the use of generative AI for automated design of structural elements resulted in a tenfold increase in productivity in generating aircraft wing components, while the design time for structural elements and system layouts was reduced by 22 times. The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education also highlighted the session “Best Practices for Improving Labor Productivity in Russian Universities” held as part of the forum. Novosibirsk Region Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, together with Governor Andrey Travnikov, visited the site of the Siberian Synchrotron Radiation Source (SKIF) user facility, where scientific equipment is being installed at experimental stations. The facility is 99.7% complete. Equipment has already been installed at the “Fast Processes” and “High-Energy X-ray Diagnostics” stations. Tomsk Region Valery Falkov opened the plenary session of the 11th All-Russian Forum of Young Scientists, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs “UNOVUS” in Tomsk. He discussed with students participating in the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform the support measures available for startups at different stages. Governor Vladimir Mazur also commented on the meeting with young scientists, noting that the discussion covered not only startups but also the factors needed to improve the effectiveness of entrepreneurial activity. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Irkutsk Region A large-scale oil production project has been launched at the Chona group of fields, located on the border of the two regions. A digital geological and hydrodynamic reservoir model was developed to support the project, enabling the selection of efficient extraction methods. By the end of 2026, the project is expected to supply up to 2 million tons of oil annually to the Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean pipeline system, according to Head of Yakutia Aysen Nikolaev. Irkutsk Region The region has submitted an application to participate in the competitive selection for the “Creation of a Network of Modern Campuses” program. The core of the interuniversity student campus in Irkutsk will be a science and technology park focused on high-tech solutions for regional needs. Planned areas include competence centers such as “Energy of Siberia,” “Aircraft Engineering,” the Baikal Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, and the “New Molecules Conveyor,” Governor Igor Kobzev said. Nizhny Novgorod Region Summing up the results of CIPR 2026, Governor Gleb Nikitin highly оценил the impact on the region: “We reached agreements with major investors to support Nizhny Novgorod IT startups. Our companies presented their developments at CIPR, arguably the best platform for professional dialogue and finding interested partners.” Perm Territory Scientists at Perm National Research Polytechnic University have developed a program for the calculation and optimization of small-scale reactors in which natural gas is converted into methanol. Republic of Tatarstan Researchers at KNRTU-KAI named after A.N. Tupolev have developed and patented a high-precision device for measuring alternating electric field voltage. It will allow energy specialists to monitor grid parameters in real time, prevent accidents, and calculate power quality indicators, resulting in more reliable and safer operation of electrical equipment. Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha noted that his initiative on the robotization of warehouse complexes, first announced at SPIEF 2025, has evolved into a full section of a state program aimed at improving labor productivity and automating production. Innovative development remains one of the region’s key priorities. The business forum “Pioneers of Innovation: Unity of Business, Science, and Technology” was held here for the sixth time. Kaluga Region is the only Russian region represented at the крупнейшей International Exhibition of Unmanned Technologies in Shenzhen, China. At the regional stand, two residents of the regional UAV research and production center are presenting new projects. 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We are analyzing key events in the field of innovations, economic and scientific development in Russia and the regions of the Association. Krasnoyarsk Territory At the “Labor Productivity Improvement” forum held in the region, the following figures were announced: the use of generative AI for automated design of structural elements resulted in a tenfold increase in productivity in generating aircraft wing components, while the design time for structural elements and system layouts was reduced by 22 times. The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education also highlighted the session “Best Practices for Improving Labor Productivity in Russian Universities” held as part of the forum. Novosibirsk Region Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, together with Governor Andrey Travnikov, visited the site of the Siberian Synchrotron Radiation Source (SKIF) user facility, where scientific equipment is being installed at experimental stations. The facility is 99.7% complete. Equipment has already been installed at the “Fast Processes” and “High-Energy X-ray Diagnostics” stations. Tomsk Region Valery Falkov opened the plenary session of the 11th All-Russian Forum of Young Scientists, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs “UNOVUS” in Tomsk. He discussed with students participating in the University Technological Entrepreneurship Platform the support measures available for startups at different stages. Governor Vladimir Mazur also commented on the meeting with young scientists, noting that the discussion covered not only startups but also the factors needed to improve the effectiveness of entrepreneurial activity. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Irkutsk Region A large-scale oil production project has been launched at the Chona group of fields, located on the border of the two regions. A digital geological and hydrodynamic reservoir model was developed to support the project, enabling the selection of efficient extraction methods. By the end of 2026, the project is expected to supply up to 2 million tons of oil annually to the Eastern Siberia–Pacific Ocean pipeline system, according to Head of Yakutia Aysen Nikolaev. Irkutsk Region The region has submitted an application to participate in the competitive selection for the “Creation of a Network of Modern Campuses” program. The core of the interuniversity student campus in Irkutsk will be a science and technology park focused on high-tech solutions for regional needs. Planned areas include competence centers such as “Energy of Siberia,” “Aircraft Engineering,” the Baikal Center for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, and the “New Molecules Conveyor,” Governor Igor Kobzev said. Nizhny Novgorod Region Summing up the results of CIPR 2026, Governor Gleb Nikitin highly оценил the impact on the region: “We reached agreements with major investors to support Nizhny Novgorod IT startups. Our companies presented their developments at CIPR, arguably the best platform for professional dialogue and finding interested partners.” Perm Territory Scientists at Perm National Research Polytechnic University have developed a program for the calculation and optimization of small-scale reactors in which natural gas is converted into methanol. Republic of Tatarstan Researchers at KNRTU-KAI named after A.N. Tupolev have developed and patented a high-precision device for measuring alternating electric field voltage. It will allow energy specialists to monitor grid parameters in real time, prevent accidents, and calculate power quality indicators, resulting in more reliable and safer operation of electrical equipment. Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha noted that his initiative on the robotization of warehouse complexes, first announced at SPIEF 2025, has evolved into a full section of a state program aimed at improving labor productivity and automating production. Innovative development remains one of the region’s key priorities. The business forum “Pioneers of Innovation: Unity of Business, Science, and Technology” was held here for the sixth time. Kaluga Region is the only Russian region represented at the крупнейшей International Exhibition of Unmanned Technologies in Shenzhen, China. At the regional stand, two residents of the regional UAV research and production center are presenting new projects.
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The facility is currently 99.7% complete. During a working visit to the region, the Minister of Science and Higher Education, together with Governor Andrey Travnikov, assessed the current status of construction, installation, and commissioning works at SKIF, as well as the progress of scientific equipment installation at the experimental stations, according to the ministry’s press service. “The commissioning of SKIF is of critical importance both for cutting-edge scientific research and for addressing practical challenges faced by innovative and industrial enterprises. By 2035, the center plans to establish 30 experimental stations where scientists from various fields, representing research organizations in Russia and partner countries, will be able to work,” emphasized Valery Falkov. The equipment for seven first-phase experimental stations has been fully manufactured. At present, equipment for two of them has already been installed: the “Fast Processes” station, which will enable the study of material properties under extreme loads and high temperatures; the “High-Energy X-ray Diagnostics” station, designed for applications in materials science, life sciences, archaeology, and paleontology. Both stations have successfully completed dry-run testing. The creation of five additional stations is at the final stage. Among them: “Basic Synchrotron Diagnostic Methods for Education, Research, and Innovation Activities of Students” — an educational and research laboratory primarily focused on training specialists. The first experiments at SKIF will be conducted at this station, including studies of titanium-based catalyst structures used in producing ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, a material applied in medical implants such as artificial joint components and wear-resistant medical equipment parts; “Microfocus” — equipped with diamond anvil cells for studying the structure, properties, and behavior of matter under ultra-high pressure; “Structural Diagnostics” — designed for investigating the structure of organic and inorganic substances at the atomic and molecular levels. The station will support research in biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, materials science, solid-state chemistry, energy, metallurgy, and the nuclear industry; “XAFS Spectroscopy and Magnetic Dichroism” — intended for a wide range of applications in structural chemistry, catalysis, materials science, semiconductor industry, geology, and environmental studies. The station’s equipment will enable atomic-level analysis of organic and inorganic materials, as well as studies of functional materials; “Electronic Structure” — focused on the study of catalysts, microelectronics components, and semiconductor devices. As noted by Governor Andrey Travnikov, the equipment has been developed by Siberian scientists from leading research institutions, including the Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, the Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics, the Design and Technological Institute of Scientific Instrument Engineering, and others. The Boreskov Institute of Catalysis coordinated the work. The quality of this unique equipment meets the highest standards. More than 1,500 contracts with subcontractors were signed for the production of station components, with 88 elements designed and manufactured in Russia for the first time. Four student design bureaus also participated in the project. The SKIF team is currently being actively formed. At present, it comprises around 300 people, most of whom are researchers and engineers from a wide range of disciplines. Among them, 45 hold PhD degrees and 16 hold Doctor of Sciences degrees. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => The 4+ generation synchrotron is being constructed in the science town of Koltsovo in the Novosibirsk Region on a 30-hectare site. The facility is currently 99.7% complete. During a working visit to the region, the Minister of Science and Higher Education, together with Governor Andrey Travnikov, assessed the current status of construction, installation, and commissioning works at SKIF, as well as the progress of scientific equipment installation at the experimental stations, according to the ministry’s press service. “The commissioning of SKIF is of critical importance both for cutting-edge scientific research and for addressing practical challenges faced by innovative and industrial enterprises. By 2035, the center plans to establish 30 experimental stations where scientists from various fields, representing research organizations in Russia and partner countries, will be able to work,” emphasized Valery Falkov. The equipment for seven first-phase experimental stations has been fully manufactured. At present, equipment for two of them has already been installed: the “Fast Processes” station, which will enable the study of material properties under extreme loads and high temperatures; the “High-Energy X-ray Diagnostics” station, designed for applications in materials science, life sciences, archaeology, and paleontology. Both stations have successfully completed dry-run testing. The creation of five additional stations is at the final stage. Among them: “Basic Synchrotron Diagnostic Methods for Education, Research, and Innovation Activities of Students” — an educational and research laboratory primarily focused on training specialists. The first experiments at SKIF will be conducted at this station, including studies of titanium-based catalyst structures used in producing ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, a material applied in medical implants such as artificial joint components and wear-resistant medical equipment parts; “Microfocus” — equipped with diamond anvil cells for studying the structure, properties, and behavior of matter under ultra-high pressure; “Structural Diagnostics” — designed for investigating the structure of organic and inorganic substances at the atomic and molecular levels. The station will support research in biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, materials science, solid-state chemistry, energy, metallurgy, and the nuclear industry; “XAFS Spectroscopy and Magnetic Dichroism” — intended for a wide range of applications in structural chemistry, catalysis, materials science, semiconductor industry, geology, and environmental studies. The station’s equipment will enable atomic-level analysis of organic and inorganic materials, as well as studies of functional materials; “Electronic Structure” — focused on the study of catalysts, microelectronics components, and semiconductor devices. As noted by Governor Andrey Travnikov, the equipment has been developed by Siberian scientists from leading research institutions, including the Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, the Lavrentyev Institute of Hydrodynamics, the Design and Technological Institute of Scientific Instrument Engineering, and others. The Boreskov Institute of Catalysis coordinated the work. The quality of this unique equipment meets the highest standards. More than 1,500 contracts with subcontractors were signed for the production of station components, with 88 elements designed and manufactured in Russia for the first time. Four student design bureaus also participated in the project. The SKIF team is currently being actively formed. At present, it comprises around 300 people, most of whom are researchers and engineers from a wide range of disciplines. Among them, 45 hold PhD degrees and 16 hold Doctor of Sciences degrees. 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Dmitry Makhonin emphasized that the region's task is to make state procurement as efficient as possible for customers, suppliers, and the regional economy. To use funds rationally, Prikamye (Perm Territory) has changed its approaches to managing this mechanism. Special attention in Perm Territory is given, of course, to the quality of products supplied by contractors under state orders. A new tool has been introduced — examination of procured products. Initial contract price checks are also applied — market prices from different contractors are compared to ensure a “price-quality” balance. This has significantly reduced contract prices while maintaining product and service quality. “More than 70% of all contracts concluded in the krai are executed by Perm companies. This confirms that regional producers create truly high-quality products that meet market demands. For example, metal structures produced by Krasnokamsk Repair and Mechanical Plant are used in constructing many social facilities in the region, including the ‘Energiya’ sports complex in Perm. There are many such examples of successful intra-regional cooperation. We will expand this practice,” the governor stressed. In 2025, the total volume of state and municipal contracts concluded in Perm Territory amounted to over 182 billion rubles; in the first quarter of this year — over 28 billion rubles. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Governor of Perm Territory Dmitry Makhonin (the region is a member of AIRR) spoke at the plenary discussion “State Orders: Course Toward Technological Sovereignty” at the XXI All-Russian Forum-Exhibition “Goszakaz” in Moscow. Other speakers included Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Competition Protection Anton Getta, Deputy Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Sergey Glagolev, Deputy Head of the Treasury of Russia Anna Katamadze, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Alexey Matushansky, CEO of PSC “Unified Customer in the Construction Sector” Karen Oganesyan, and Head of the Moscow City Department for Competitive Policy Kirill Purtov. The discussion was moderated by Rostech State Corporation Executive Director Oleg Evtushenko. Participants reviewed planned changes to the contract system legislation, innovations in the unified information system for procurement, adjustments to national regime application rules, and also discussed comprehensive support for manufacturers, import substitution experience in construction, healthcare, critical infrastructure provision, and priority tasks for developing competition among Russian producers. Dmitry Makhonin emphasized that the region's task is to make state procurement as efficient as possible for customers, suppliers, and the regional economy. To use funds rationally, Prikamye (Perm Territory) has changed its approaches to managing this mechanism. Special attention in Perm Territory is given, of course, to the quality of products supplied by contractors under state orders. A new tool has been introduced — examination of procured products. Initial contract price checks are also applied — market prices from different contractors are compared to ensure a “price-quality” balance. This has significantly reduced contract prices while maintaining product and service quality. “More than 70% of all contracts concluded in the krai are executed by Perm companies. This confirms that regional producers create truly high-quality products that meet market demands. For example, metal structures produced by Krasnokamsk Repair and Mechanical Plant are used in constructing many social facilities in the region, including the ‘Energiya’ sports complex in Perm. There are many such examples of successful intra-regional cooperation. We will expand this practice,” the governor stressed. In 2025, the total volume of state and municipal contracts concluded in Perm Territory amounted to over 182 billion rubles; in the first quarter of this year — over 28 billion rubles. 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Governor of Perm Territory Dmitry Makhonin (the region is a member of AIRR) spoke at the plenary discussion “State Orders: Course Toward Technological Sovereignty” at the XXI All-Russian Forum-Exhibition “Goszakaz” in Moscow. Other speakers included Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Competition Protection Anton Getta, Deputy Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Sergey Glagolev, Deputy Head of the Treasury of Russia Anna Katamadze, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Alexey Matushansky, CEO of PSC “Unified Customer in the Construction Sector” Karen Oganesyan, and Head of the Moscow City Department for Competitive Policy Kirill Purtov. The discussion was moderated by Rostech State Corporation Executive Director Oleg Evtushenko. Participants reviewed planned changes to the contract system legislation, innovations in the unified information system for procurement, adjustments to national regime application rules, and also discussed comprehensive support for manufacturers, import substitution experience in construction, healthcare, critical infrastructure provision, and priority tasks for developing competition among Russian producers. Dmitry Makhonin emphasized that the region's task is to make state procurement as efficient as possible for customers, suppliers, and the regional economy. To use funds rationally, Prikamye (Perm Territory) has changed its approaches to managing this mechanism.
Special attention in Perm Territory is given, of course, to the quality of products supplied by contractors under state orders. A new tool has been introduced — examination of procured products. Initial contract price checks are also applied — market prices from different contractors are compared to ensure a “price-quality” balance. This has significantly reduced contract prices while maintaining product and service quality. “More than 70% of all contracts concluded in the krai are executed by Perm companies. This confirms that regional producers create truly high-quality products that meet market demands. For example, metal structures produced by Krasnokamsk Repair and Mechanical Plant are used in constructing many social facilities in the region, including the ‘Energiya’ sports complex in Perm. There are many such examples of successful intra-regional cooperation. We will expand this practice,” the governor stressed. In 2025, the total volume of state and municipal contracts concluded in Perm Territory amounted to over 182 billion rubles; in the first quarter of this year — over 28 billion rubles.
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Novgorod Region The region was recognized among the leaders in implementing major infrastructure projects, Governor Gleb Nikitin reported following a meeting of the headquarters of the government commission on regional development in the Russian Federation, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin. Krasnoyarsk Territory Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko visited one of the key enterprises in the space industry — JSC “Reshetnev” in Zheleznogorsk. He was shown how technological solutions using artificial intelligence are being implemented at the enterprise. Republic of Bashkortostan Discussions with Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov covered adapting curricula to modern realities and implementing the presidential program for school modernization, shared Republic Head Radiy Khabirov. Tomsk Region Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Airat Gatiyatov visited key infrastructure projects of Tomsk universities and research centers. The main topic was developing university and research institute infrastructure, which will enhance the efficiency of science's cooperation with the real sector. High praise was given to Russia's first Rosatom center at Tomsk Polytechnic University, Governor Vladimir Mazur reported. Energy specialists at Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a new approach to integrating hydrogen energy storage systems into power grids. The technology addresses the main challenge of renewable energy sources — generation intermittency. KhMAO Region Head Ruslan Kukharyuk stated that thanks to the active implementation of modern technologies and digital tools, oil production at the Alexander Zagrin field has increased 2.5 times over two years. The large-scale oil cluster was visited together with Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Ural Federal District Artem Zhoga. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) The BAS “Polar” Research and Production Center is entering the serial production stage, Yakutia Head Aisen Nikolaev reported. In 2024, the republic successfully passed the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia's competitive selection for creating a network of research and production centers for testing and competencies in BAS technology development. Kaluga Region At the “Rosva” industrial park, preparations for launching the dialysis equipment and consumables production plant by “Pharmasintez-Medtech” are nearing the final stage. The project's contribution to strengthening the country's technological sovereignty received high praise from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Photo: https://ru.freepik.com/ [~DETAIL_TEXT] => We are analyzing key events in the field of innovations, economic and scientific development in Russia and the regions of the Association. Novgorod Region The region was recognized among the leaders in implementing major infrastructure projects, Governor Gleb Nikitin reported following a meeting of the headquarters of the government commission on regional development in the Russian Federation, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin. Krasnoyarsk Territory Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko visited one of the key enterprises in the space industry — JSC “Reshetnev” in Zheleznogorsk. He was shown how technological solutions using artificial intelligence are being implemented at the enterprise. Republic of Bashkortostan Discussions with Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov covered adapting curricula to modern realities and implementing the presidential program for school modernization, shared Republic Head Radiy Khabirov. Tomsk Region Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Airat Gatiyatov visited key infrastructure projects of Tomsk universities and research centers. The main topic was developing university and research institute infrastructure, which will enhance the efficiency of science's cooperation with the real sector. High praise was given to Russia's first Rosatom center at Tomsk Polytechnic University, Governor Vladimir Mazur reported. Energy specialists at Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a new approach to integrating hydrogen energy storage systems into power grids. The technology addresses the main challenge of renewable energy sources — generation intermittency. KhMAO Region Head Ruslan Kukharyuk stated that thanks to the active implementation of modern technologies and digital tools, oil production at the Alexander Zagrin field has increased 2.5 times over two years. The large-scale oil cluster was visited together with Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Ural Federal District Artem Zhoga. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) The BAS “Polar” Research and Production Center is entering the serial production stage, Yakutia Head Aisen Nikolaev reported. In 2024, the republic successfully passed the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia's competitive selection for creating a network of research and production centers for testing and competencies in BAS technology development. Kaluga Region At the “Rosva” industrial park, preparations for launching the dialysis equipment and consumables production plant by “Pharmasintez-Medtech” are nearing the final stage. The project's contribution to strengthening the country's technological sovereignty received high praise from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. 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We are analyzing key events in the field of innovations, economic and scientific development in Russia and the regions of the Association. Novgorod Region The region was recognized among the leaders in implementing major infrastructure projects, Governor Gleb Nikitin reported following a meeting of the headquarters of the government commission on regional development in the Russian Federation, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin. Krasnoyarsk Territory Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko visited one of the key enterprises in the space industry — JSC “Reshetnev” in Zheleznogorsk. He was shown how technological solutions using artificial intelligence are being implemented at the enterprise. Republic of Bashkortostan Discussions with Minister of Education Sergey Kravtsov covered adapting curricula to modern realities and implementing the presidential program for school modernization, shared Republic Head Radiy Khabirov. Tomsk Region Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Airat Gatiyatov visited key infrastructure projects of Tomsk universities and research centers. The main topic was developing university and research institute infrastructure, which will enhance the efficiency of science's cooperation with the real sector. High praise was given to Russia's first Rosatom center at Tomsk Polytechnic University, Governor Vladimir Mazur reported. Energy specialists at Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a new approach to integrating hydrogen energy storage systems into power grids. The technology addresses the main challenge of renewable energy sources — generation intermittency. KhMAO Region Head Ruslan Kukharyuk stated that thanks to the active implementation of modern technologies and digital tools, oil production at the Alexander Zagrin field has increased 2.5 times over two years. The large-scale oil cluster was visited together with Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Ural Federal District Artem Zhoga. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) The BAS “Polar” Research and Production Center is entering the serial production stage, Yakutia Head Aisen Nikolaev reported. In 2024, the republic successfully passed the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia's competitive selection for creating a network of research and production centers for testing and competencies in BAS technology development. Kaluga Region At the “Rosva” industrial park, preparations for launching the dialysis equipment and consumables production plant by “Pharmasintez-Medtech” are nearing the final stage. The project's contribution to strengthening the country's technological sovereignty received high praise from Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
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The discussion focused on cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. Participants included RICH CEO Rashmi Pimpale, heads of several cluster directions, and from the Russian side – Deputy Governor of Novosibirsk Oblast Irina Manuilova and Director of the State Autonomous Institution of Novosibirsk Oblast “Novosibirsk Regional Innovation Fund” Alexey Nizkovsky. It's worth noting that AIRR regions had previously become acquainted with the ecosystem of the Indian scientific and technological cluster, which unites a wide range of industrial and scientific partners, during a visit to the Republic of India (organized by the Association for its members in March 2025). During the recent online meeting, Novosibirsk Oblast presented its scientific and innovation potential in more detail, including the region's key competencies in materials science, chemistry, and biotechnologies. Special attention was paid to the mega-science project SKIF, which opens new prospects for conducting cutting-edge research using synchrotron radiation and addressing a wide range of scientific challenges in chemistry, physics, biology, geology, ecology, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. Novosibirsk Oblast also invited the Indian side to participate in the international forum “Technoprom-2026” as a partner, as the platform creates conditions for direct contacts in scientific and technological cooperation and launching joint projects in pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, and future medicine. For its part, AIRR is ready to act as coordinator of the Russian-Indian track of events within the forum. Head of the Association's international department Elena Chernova noted that the opportunities presented by Novosibirsk Oblast, including the mega-science project SKIF and the region's scientific and technological infrastructure, as well as the international forum “Technoprom-2026,” form a unique platform for launching joint Russian-Indian projects. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => AIRR Develops International Partnerships for the Benefit of Regions The Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) held a working meeting between the Government of Novosibirsk Oblast and the Indian scientific and technological cluster Hyderabad - Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH). The discussion focused on cooperation in science, technology, and innovation. Participants included RICH CEO Rashmi Pimpale, heads of several cluster directions, and from the Russian side – Deputy Governor of Novosibirsk Oblast Irina Manuilova and Director of the State Autonomous Institution of Novosibirsk Oblast “Novosibirsk Regional Innovation Fund” Alexey Nizkovsky. It's worth noting that AIRR regions had previously become acquainted with the ecosystem of the Indian scientific and technological cluster, which unites a wide range of industrial and scientific partners, during a visit to the Republic of India (organized by the Association for its members in March 2025). During the recent online meeting, Novosibirsk Oblast presented its scientific and innovation potential in more detail, including the region's key competencies in materials science, chemistry, and biotechnologies. Special attention was paid to the mega-science project SKIF, which opens new prospects for conducting cutting-edge research using synchrotron radiation and addressing a wide range of scientific challenges in chemistry, physics, biology, geology, ecology, medicine, and pharmaceuticals. Novosibirsk Oblast also invited the Indian side to participate in the international forum “Technoprom-2026” as a partner, as the platform creates conditions for direct contacts in scientific and technological cooperation and launching joint projects in pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, and future medicine. For its part, AIRR is ready to act as coordinator of the Russian-Indian track of events within the forum. Head of the Association's international department Elena Chernova noted that the opportunities presented by Novosibirsk Oblast, including the mega-science project SKIF and the region's scientific and technological infrastructure, as well as the international forum “Technoprom-2026,” form a unique platform for launching joint Russian-Indian projects. 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Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of the republic Aysen Nikolaev took part in a meeting between the President of the Russian Federation and members of the Government, where the development of the Russian Arctic zone and the Trans-Arctic transport corridor was discussed. The “MedUAV” project has been launched — a system for delivering medicines and biomaterials using unmanned aerial vehicles. The significance of this project extends far beyond Yakutia: for territories with limited transport accessibility, such solutions could become part of a new healthcare model. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov met with Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov. The discussion focused on the development of the region’s scientific and educational infrastructure. Young scientists from various regions of the country gathered in Krasnoyarsk to address real industry challenges based on direct requests from companies. Siberian Federal University hosted an intensive research program involving more than 50 young chemists from 15 Russian cities, along with representatives of industrial partners such as Krastsvetmet, Polyus, JSC Germanium, and Sibur. Ulyanovsk Region The region hosted an off-site meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy. Senators supported Ulyanovsk Region’s initiatives to amend legislation aimed at improving the efficiency of port special economic zones. These changes will help reduce costs for residents and remove administrative barriers. Republic of Bashkortostan Head of the republic Radiy Khabirov announced the creation of the joint “Bekabad” technopark in the Tashkent region at Innoprom. Central Asia. The project was presented to First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov and also discussed during a meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Novosibirsk Region The region became the absolute leader in the number of winners and prize recipients of the National Technology Olympiad, Governor Andrey Travnikov shared, highlighting the achievements of young talents from Novosibirsk. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => We are analyzing key events in the field of innovations, economic and scientific development in Russia and the regions of the Association. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of the republic Aysen Nikolaev took part in a meeting between the President of the Russian Federation and members of the Government, where the development of the Russian Arctic zone and the Trans-Arctic transport corridor was discussed. The “MedUAV” project has been launched — a system for delivering medicines and biomaterials using unmanned aerial vehicles. The significance of this project extends far beyond Yakutia: for territories with limited transport accessibility, such solutions could become part of a new healthcare model. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov met with Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov. The discussion focused on the development of the region’s scientific and educational infrastructure. Young scientists from various regions of the country gathered in Krasnoyarsk to address real industry challenges based on direct requests from companies. Siberian Federal University hosted an intensive research program involving more than 50 young chemists from 15 Russian cities, along with representatives of industrial partners such as Krastsvetmet, Polyus, JSC Germanium, and Sibur. Ulyanovsk Region The region hosted an off-site meeting of the Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy. Senators supported Ulyanovsk Region’s initiatives to amend legislation aimed at improving the efficiency of port special economic zones. These changes will help reduce costs for residents and remove administrative barriers. Republic of Bashkortostan Head of the republic Radiy Khabirov announced the creation of the joint “Bekabad” technopark in the Tashkent region at Innoprom. Central Asia. The project was presented to First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Denis Manturov and also discussed during a meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Novosibirsk Region The region became the absolute leader in the number of winners and prize recipients of the National Technology Olympiad, Governor Andrey Travnikov shared, highlighting the achievements of young talents from Novosibirsk. 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The event was traditionally held as part of the International Forum "Intellectual Property for the Future." On the eve of the meeting, a strategic session titled "Supporting Inventive Activity at the Regional Level" took place, organized by AIR jointly with the Intellectual Property Development Fund (St. Petersburg). The proposals developed at the end of the session formed the basis for discussion at the Committee meeting. Current Challenges Participants believe that despite the growth in patent activity and infrastructure development, the current intellectual property management system does not yet deliver the expected economic impact. Regional practices show positive dynamics in the number of patent applications, but one of the key problems remains the lack of transparent mechanisms for assessing the value of intellectual rights and involving them in economic turnover. Regional Leaders' Views "Developing effective tools to support inventors and growing the intellectual property market are key tasks for stimulating regional innovative growth. The talented young generation of our region plays a special role in this process, actively participating in creating new inventions and conducting research," noted Denis Sinyavsky, Deputy Governor of Vladimir Region (an AIRR member region). "Yugra is a self-sufficient entity with powerful oil and gas production and a strong university base, where issues of innovation, technology, and intellectual property rights are increasingly entering the orbit of interests and values. Our priority today is to build a system that fosters a culture and genuine interest in inventiveness among people. We want it to become trendy and organically integrated into life trajectories—from school desks to professional realization. I am confident that the 'Young Inventor of Yugra' contest, intensives for youth and students, as well as expanded support for citizens and entrepreneurs, will definitely bear fruit," commented Igor Anfalog, Director of the Yugra Technopark (from an AIRR member region). Best Regional Practices AIRR participants showcased experiences from Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Novgorod, Tomsk regions, the Republic of Mordovia, and KhMAO—Yugra. Tomsk Region demonstrated steady growth in patent activity—by 24% over the year—and the development of digital tools for intellectual property management, including integration of data on science, developments, and technologies into a single platform. Nizhny Novgorod Region presented successful cases of using intellectual property as a financial tool: in 2025, the first lending deals were implemented using intellectual property rights as collateral. Kaluga Region emphasized the cluster development model and the problem of "leakage" of intellectual rights to federal-level head companies, which distorts regional statistics and reduces local economic impact. Novgorod Region showcased a systematic approach to training personnel in intellectual property, including the "Patent Engineer" educational program and high graduate employment rates—up to 88%. The Republic of Mordovia and KhMAO—Yugra focused on popularizing intellectual property among youth and fostering an inventive culture through contests, educational programs, and startup support. Financing Mechanisms One of the Committee's priority topics was developing financing mechanisms using intellectual property as collateral. Despite initial successful cases, participants noted systemic limitations, including the lack of unified valuation methodologies, high cost of credit resources, and risks for the state as a guarantor. They proposed focusing on amending the regulatory framework and developing economic models for using intellectual property as collateral assets. Legislative Reforms According to Dmitry Mitroshin, AIRR's head of regional direction, changes to several public procurement laws will create conditions where state-owned companies, natural monopolies, and other state-involved organizations can select not the cheapest, but the most effective and innovative offers, generating guaranteed demand for innovative products. "It is necessary to create conditions so that state-owned companies, natural monopolies, and other state-involved organizations can choose not the cheapest, but the best or most innovative offer. Moreover, innovation is a process, not always a finished product. For this, the main procurement decision criterion should be not low price, but the total life-cycle cost or the aggregate effect of the innovation. Alongside pilot implementations, relevant proposals for changes to regulation documents must be prepared," noted Dmitry Mitroshin. He also emphasized that the issue of guaranteed demand for innovations remains acute: according to him, a manufacturer investing in development often cannot even get a letter of interest from a potential state customer, as it may violate antitrust laws. Russian regions have accumulated significant experience in intellectual property management, but the next stage requires shifting from quantitative indicators to qualitative ones—economic returns, commercialization, and integration of intellectual property into the real sector. The developed proposals and practices will form the basis of the Committee's final resolution and will contribute to developing a unified national model for intellectual property management. 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Regional practices show positive dynamics in the number of patent applications, but one of the key problems remains the lack of transparent mechanisms for assessing the value of intellectual rights and involving them in economic turnover. Regional Leaders' Views "Developing effective tools to support inventors and growing the intellectual property market are key tasks for stimulating regional innovative growth. The talented young generation of our region plays a special role in this process, actively participating in creating new inventions and conducting research," noted Denis Sinyavsky, Deputy Governor of Vladimir Region (an AIRR member region). "Yugra is a self-sufficient entity with powerful oil and gas production and a strong university base, where issues of innovation, technology, and intellectual property rights are increasingly entering the orbit of interests and values. Our priority today is to build a system that fosters a culture and genuine interest in inventiveness among people. We want it to become trendy and organically integrated into life trajectories—from school desks to professional realization. I am confident that the 'Young Inventor of Yugra' contest, intensives for youth and students, as well as expanded support for citizens and entrepreneurs, will definitely bear fruit," commented Igor Anfalog, Director of the Yugra Technopark (from an AIRR member region). Best Regional Practices AIRR participants showcased experiences from Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Novgorod, Tomsk regions, the Republic of Mordovia, and KhMAO—Yugra. Tomsk Region demonstrated steady growth in patent activity—by 24% over the year—and the development of digital tools for intellectual property management, including integration of data on science, developments, and technologies into a single platform. Nizhny Novgorod Region presented successful cases of using intellectual property as a financial tool: in 2025, the first lending deals were implemented using intellectual property rights as collateral. Kaluga Region emphasized the cluster development model and the problem of "leakage" of intellectual rights to federal-level head companies, which distorts regional statistics and reduces local economic impact. Novgorod Region showcased a systematic approach to training personnel in intellectual property, including the "Patent Engineer" educational program and high graduate employment rates—up to 88%. The Republic of Mordovia and KhMAO—Yugra focused on popularizing intellectual property among youth and fostering an inventive culture through contests, educational programs, and startup support. Financing Mechanisms One of the Committee's priority topics was developing financing mechanisms using intellectual property as collateral. Despite initial successful cases, participants noted systemic limitations, including the lack of unified valuation methodologies, high cost of credit resources, and risks for the state as a guarantor. They proposed focusing on amending the regulatory framework and developing economic models for using intellectual property as collateral assets. Legislative Reforms According to Dmitry Mitroshin, AIRR's head of regional direction, changes to several public procurement laws will create conditions where state-owned companies, natural monopolies, and other state-involved organizations can select not the cheapest, but the most effective and innovative offers, generating guaranteed demand for innovative products. "It is necessary to create conditions so that state-owned companies, natural monopolies, and other state-involved organizations can choose not the cheapest, but the best or most innovative offer. Moreover, innovation is a process, not always a finished product. For this, the main procurement decision criterion should be not low price, but the total life-cycle cost or the aggregate effect of the innovation. Alongside pilot implementations, relevant proposals for changes to regulation documents must be prepared," noted Dmitry Mitroshin. He also emphasized that the issue of guaranteed demand for innovations remains acute: according to him, a manufacturer investing in development often cannot even get a letter of interest from a potential state customer, as it may violate antitrust laws. Russian regions have accumulated significant experience in intellectual property management, but the next stage requires shifting from quantitative indicators to qualitative ones—economic returns, commercialization, and integration of intellectual property into the real sector. The developed proposals and practices will form the basis of the Committee's final resolution and will contribute to developing a unified national model for intellectual property management. 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On April 16, 2026, the Intellectual Property Committee of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) held a meeting in St. Petersburg, bringing together representatives from government bodies, the scientific community, development institutions, and technology businesses. The event was traditionally held as part of the International Forum "Intellectual Property for the Future." On the eve of the meeting, a strategic session titled "Supporting Inventive Activity at the Regional Level" took place, organized by AIR jointly with the Intellectual Property Development Fund (St. Petersburg). The proposals developed at the end of the session formed the basis for discussion at the Committee meeting. Current Challenges Participants believe that despite the growth in patent activity and infrastructure development, the current intellectual property management system does not yet deliver the expected economic impact. Regional practices show positive dynamics in the number of patent applications, but one of the key problems remains the lack of transparent mechanisms for assessing the value of intellectual rights and involving them in economic turnover. Regional Leaders' Views "Developing effective tools to support inventors and growing the intellectual property market are key tasks for stimulating regional innovative growth. The talented young generation of our region plays a special role in this process, actively participating in creating new inventions and conducting research," noted Denis Sinyavsky, Deputy Governor of Vladimir Region (an AIRR member region). "Yugra is a self-sufficient entity with powerful oil and gas production and a strong university base, where issues of innovation, technology, and intellectual property rights are increasingly entering the orbit of interests and values. Our priority today is to build a system that fosters a culture and genuine interest in inventiveness among people. We want it to become trendy and organically integrated into life trajectories—from school desks to professional realization. I am confident that the 'Young Inventor of Yugra' contest, intensives for youth and students, as well as expanded support for citizens and entrepreneurs, will definitely bear fruit," commented Igor Anfalog, Director of the Yugra Technopark (from an AIRR member region). Best Regional Practices AIRR participants showcased experiences from Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Novgorod, Tomsk regions, the Republic of Mordovia, and KhMAO—Yugra. Tomsk Region demonstrated steady growth in patent activity—by 24% over the year—and the development of digital tools for intellectual property management, including integration of data on science, developments, and technologies into a single platform. Nizhny Novgorod Region presented successful cases of using intellectual property as a financial tool: in 2025, the first lending deals were implemented using intellectual property rights as collateral. Kaluga Region emphasized the cluster development model and the problem of "leakage" of intellectual rights to federal-level head companies, which distorts regional statistics and reduces local economic impact. Novgorod Region showcased a systematic approach to training personnel in intellectual property, including the "Patent Engineer" educational program and high graduate employment rates—up to 88%. The Republic of Mordovia and KhMAO—Yugra focused on popularizing intellectual property among youth and fostering an inventive culture through contests, educational programs, and startup support. Financing Mechanisms One of the Committee's priority topics was developing financing mechanisms using intellectual property as collateral. Despite initial successful cases, participants noted systemic limitations, including the lack of unified valuation methodologies, high cost of credit resources, and risks for the state as a guarantor. They proposed focusing on amending the regulatory framework and developing economic models for using intellectual property as collateral assets. Legislative Reforms According to Dmitry Mitroshin, AIRR's head of regional direction, changes to several public procurement laws will create conditions where state-owned companies, natural monopolies, and other state-involved organizations can select not the cheapest, but the most effective and innovative offers, generating guaranteed demand for innovative products. "It is necessary to create conditions so that state-owned companies, natural monopolies, and other state-involved organizations can choose not the cheapest, but the best or most innovative offer. Moreover, innovation is a process, not always a finished product. For this, the main procurement decision criterion should be not low price, but the total life-cycle cost or the aggregate effect of the innovation. Alongside pilot implementations, relevant proposals for changes to regulation documents must be prepared," noted Dmitry Mitroshin. He also emphasized that the issue of guaranteed demand for innovations remains acute: according to him, a manufacturer investing in development often cannot even get a letter of interest from a potential state customer, as it may violate antitrust laws. Russian regions have accumulated significant experience in intellectual property management, but the next stage requires shifting from quantitative indicators to qualitative ones—economic returns, commercialization, and integration of intellectual property into the real sector. The developed proposals and practices will form the basis of the Committee's final resolution and will contribute to developing a unified national model for intellectual property management.
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Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov, as head of the State Council commission on technological leadership, proposed solutions to the task of providing personnel for the economy during a thematic session of the Russian Government chaired by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Tomsk Region The region has joined an experimental legal regime in the field of digital and technological innovations for the operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for three years. Participants will use drones for cargo delivery and aerial works in a simplified manner (aerial chemical, forest aviation, search-and-rescue, transport-communication works, and aerial surveys). Kaluga Region First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Governor Vladislav Shapsha. As of the end of 2025, the industrial production index in Kaluga Oblast exceeded 115%. In terms of dynamics, the region is in the top three leaders nationwide. Seven new enterprises were opened, and existing ones expanded their capacities. This year, at least five more new productions are planned to launch. Perm Krai A second site of the Regional Engineering School "Photonics, New Materials, and Instrument Engineering" was opened at PJSC "PNPPK." The first site has been operating since December last year at a classical university, training young specialists in radiophysics, nanotechnology, instrument engineering, and IT—totaling over 140 students. The opening was attended by Presidential Aide Andrey Fursenko, as reported by Governor Dmitry Makhonin. Also in Perm, at the "Inkab" enterprise, a new production line was launched to address a key state task—the development of the Arctic zone and the Far East—with the produced cable to be used for constructing underwater communication lines. Irkutsk Region More and more industrial partners are joining the work of the Interregional Scientific and Educational Center "Baikal"—now there are 41 of them, noted Governor Igor Kobzev. The Center's activities enable effective interaction between science, business, and education, bringing the results of fundamental research into practical application. Ulyanovsk Region Governor Alexey Russkikh met with the management of the Ulyanovsk "Aviakam" plant. The enterprise has unique competencies in manufacturing press-forms and tooling for civil aviation—including for Tu-214 and MC-21—as well as for the automotive industry, for example, Aurus. The plant fulfills high-tech orders for the S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation "Energia" and other flagship enterprises. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => We are analyzing key events in the field of innovations, economic and scientific development in Russia and the regions of the Association. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov, as head of the State Council commission on technological leadership, proposed solutions to the task of providing personnel for the economy during a thematic session of the Russian Government chaired by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Tomsk Region The region has joined an experimental legal regime in the field of digital and technological innovations for the operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for three years. Participants will use drones for cargo delivery and aerial works in a simplified manner (aerial chemical, forest aviation, search-and-rescue, transport-communication works, and aerial surveys). Kaluga Region First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Governor Vladislav Shapsha. As of the end of 2025, the industrial production index in Kaluga Oblast exceeded 115%. In terms of dynamics, the region is in the top three leaders nationwide. Seven new enterprises were opened, and existing ones expanded their capacities. This year, at least five more new productions are planned to launch. Perm Krai A second site of the Regional Engineering School "Photonics, New Materials, and Instrument Engineering" was opened at PJSC "PNPPK." The first site has been operating since December last year at a classical university, training young specialists in radiophysics, nanotechnology, instrument engineering, and IT—totaling over 140 students. The opening was attended by Presidential Aide Andrey Fursenko, as reported by Governor Dmitry Makhonin. Also in Perm, at the "Inkab" enterprise, a new production line was launched to address a key state task—the development of the Arctic zone and the Far East—with the produced cable to be used for constructing underwater communication lines. Irkutsk Region More and more industrial partners are joining the work of the Interregional Scientific and Educational Center "Baikal"—now there are 41 of them, noted Governor Igor Kobzev. The Center's activities enable effective interaction between science, business, and education, bringing the results of fundamental research into practical application. Ulyanovsk Region Governor Alexey Russkikh met with the management of the Ulyanovsk "Aviakam" plant. The enterprise has unique competencies in manufacturing press-forms and tooling for civil aviation—including for Tu-214 and MC-21—as well as for the automotive industry, for example, Aurus. The plant fulfills high-tech orders for the S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation "Energia" and other flagship enterprises. 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Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov, as head of the State Council commission on technological leadership, proposed solutions to the task of providing personnel for the economy during a thematic session of the Russian Government chaired by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Tomsk Region The region has joined an experimental legal regime in the field of digital and technological innovations for the operation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for three years. Participants will use drones for cargo delivery and aerial works in a simplified manner (aerial chemical, forest aviation, search-and-rescue, transport-communication works, and aerial surveys). Kaluga Region First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov met with Governor Vladislav Shapsha. As of the end of 2025, the industrial production index in Kaluga Oblast exceeded 115%. In terms of dynamics, the region is in the top three leaders nationwide. Seven new enterprises were opened, and existing ones expanded their capacities. This year, at least five more new productions are planned to launch. Perm Krai A second site of the Regional Engineering School "Photonics, New Materials, and Instrument Engineering" was opened at PJSC "PNPPK." The first site has been operating since December last year at a classical university, training young specialists in radiophysics, nanotechnology, instrument engineering, and IT—totaling over 140 students. The opening was attended by Presidential Aide Andrey Fursenko, as reported by Governor Dmitry Makhonin. Also in Perm, at the "Inkab" enterprise, a new production line was launched to address a key state task—the development of the Arctic zone and the Far East—with the produced cable to be used for constructing underwater communication lines. Irkutsk Region More and more industrial partners are joining the work of the Interregional Scientific and Educational Center "Baikal"—now there are 41 of them, noted Governor Igor Kobzev. The Center's activities enable effective interaction between science, business, and education, bringing the results of fundamental research into practical application. Ulyanovsk Region Governor Alexey Russkikh met with the management of the Ulyanovsk "Aviakam" plant. The enterprise has unique competencies in manufacturing press-forms and tooling for civil aviation—including for Tu-214 and MC-21—as well as for the automotive industry, for example, Aurus. The plant fulfills high-tech orders for the S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation "Energia" and other flagship enterprises.
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Here are the key points from their conversation: On the current state of Russia’s venture market “It’s not as optimistic as many would like to hear, but this is probably a necessary stage. If we go back five years, both the number of deals and the level of risk were higher, and there were more players. Now, unfortunately, the venture market has become quite small. The fact that venture investors are turning to such a broad regional funnel shows that projects are in demand. There is money in the country, and there are tools to implement and support projects at nearly every stage. What we lack are projects. That is why we are now expanding this funnel as much as possible and actively involving the regions.” On the regional funnel and access to financing “When talking with representatives of venture investors, we noticed that most activities are concentrated in the country’s center — in Moscow. Consequently, startups located in Moscow have the primary access to resources. The funnel of regional projects used to be very limited. To make this funnel more relevant for venture companies and more effective for regional startups, together with the Syndicate Club, we created an instrument to improve the preparation and presentation of funding applications.” On launching a training program for venture analysts “We decided to develop a proprietary practice-oriented training program for venture analysts who would be authorized by investors to conduct preliminary project screening. This represents an intermediary stage — a bridge between startup founders and venture financial investors. We aim to train specialists capable of assessing markets and reviewing projects from AIRR regions from multiple angles before presenting them to investors. Surprisingly, there were no such experts before.” On training outcomes and analyst performance “We have trained 25 of these specialists and built a network that connects them. As later practice showed, these analysts effectively evaluate not only projects from their own regions but also from other regions. To date, we have already selected the main projects that are most prepared for financing.” On the first investment committee and prospects for success “Today we’re holding the first in-person committee meeting. Encouragingly, there are more representatives of venture investors than projects. Therefore, we believe the chances of securing funding are quite high. We hope that today this mechanism will help attract investment to regional companies developing at universities and within local innovation infrastructures — allowing them to stay in their regions, secure funding, and move forward with implementation.” [~DETAIL_TEXT] => At the RVF-2026 venue (Russia’s Venture Forum), Alexander Smekalin spoke with TASS press center journalist Andrey Zhurankov. Here are the key points from their conversation: On the current state of Russia’s venture market “It’s not as optimistic as many would like to hear, but this is probably a necessary stage. If we go back five years, both the number of deals and the level of risk were higher, and there were more players. Now, unfortunately, the venture market has become quite small. The fact that venture investors are turning to such a broad regional funnel shows that projects are in demand. There is money in the country, and there are tools to implement and support projects at nearly every stage. What we lack are projects. That is why we are now expanding this funnel as much as possible and actively involving the regions.” On the regional funnel and access to financing “When talking with representatives of venture investors, we noticed that most activities are concentrated in the country’s center — in Moscow. Consequently, startups located in Moscow have the primary access to resources. The funnel of regional projects used to be very limited. To make this funnel more relevant for venture companies and more effective for regional startups, together with the Syndicate Club, we created an instrument to improve the preparation and presentation of funding applications.” On launching a training program for venture analysts “We decided to develop a proprietary practice-oriented training program for venture analysts who would be authorized by investors to conduct preliminary project screening. This represents an intermediary stage — a bridge between startup founders and venture financial investors. We aim to train specialists capable of assessing markets and reviewing projects from AIRR regions from multiple angles before presenting them to investors. Surprisingly, there were no such experts before.” On training outcomes and analyst performance “We have trained 25 of these specialists and built a network that connects them. As later practice showed, these analysts effectively evaluate not only projects from their own regions but also from other regions. To date, we have already selected the main projects that are most prepared for financing.” On the first investment committee and prospects for success “Today we’re holding the first in-person committee meeting. Encouragingly, there are more representatives of venture investors than projects. Therefore, we believe the chances of securing funding are quite high. 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At the RVF-2026 venue (Russia’s Venture Forum), Alexander Smekalin spoke with TASS press center journalist Andrey Zhurankov. Here are the key points from their conversation: On the current state of Russia’s venture market “It’s not as optimistic as many would like to hear, but this is probably a necessary stage. If we go back five years, both the number of deals and the level of risk were higher, and there were more players. Now, unfortunately, the venture market has become quite small. The fact that venture investors are turning to such a broad regional funnel shows that projects are in demand. There is money in the country, and there are tools to implement and support projects at nearly every stage. What we lack are projects. That is why we are now expanding this funnel as much as possible and actively involving the regions.” On the regional funnel and access to financing “When talking with representatives of venture investors, we noticed that most activities are concentrated in the country’s center — in Moscow. Consequently, startups located in Moscow have the primary access to resources. The funnel of regional projects used to be very limited. To make this funnel more relevant for venture companies and more effective for regional startups, together with the Syndicate Club, we created an instrument to improve the preparation and presentation of funding applications.” On launching a training program for venture analysts “We decided to develop a proprietary practice-oriented training program for venture analysts who would be authorized by investors to conduct preliminary project screening. This represents an intermediary stage — a bridge between startup founders and venture financial investors. We aim to train specialists capable of assessing markets and reviewing projects from AIRR regions from multiple angles before presenting them to investors. Surprisingly, there were no such experts before.” On training outcomes and analyst performance “We have trained 25 of these specialists and built a network that connects them. As later practice showed, these analysts effectively evaluate not only projects from their own regions but also from other regions. To date, we have already selected the main projects that are most prepared for financing.” On the first investment committee and prospects for success “Today we’re holding the first in-person committee meeting. Encouragingly, there are more representatives of venture investors than projects. Therefore, we believe the chances of securing funding are quite high. We hope that today this mechanism will help attract investment to regional companies developing at universities and within local innovation infrastructures — allowing them to stay in their regions, secure funding, and move forward with implementation.”
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The regime was established by the Russian Government. Five more Arctic regions are also participating in the testing: Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Karelia, and Komi. The experimental regime initiator and operator of the test site is "Atomflot" (part of Rosatom state corporation). The experiment's goal is to test an ice reconnaissance complex based on a deck-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). These complexes use radar, optoelectronic, and other technical means to provide real-time information on ice conditions for safe navigation along the Northern Sea Route. "Working with the initiators, we have developed a unique testing program. Using unmanned technologies in remote areas and harsh climates will yield effective use cases, which will later support the implementation of the 'Unmanned Aerial Systems' national project in solutions for northern territories' development," commented Maxim Kolesnikov, First Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia. "Arkhangelsk Oblast is one of the key regions in this experiment. For us, it offers a chance to strengthen Pomorye's role in Northern Sea Route development, enhance navigation safety and predictability, and lay the groundwork for new logistics solutions and tech projects in the Arctic," said Alexander Tsybulsky, Governor of Arkhangelsk Region. Russia's Ministry of Economic Development, which oversees the experimental regime for unmanned aerial systems, explains that UAV flights will be controlled by an external pilot. The operator's workstation will receive live feeds of visible and infrared imagery, along with radar images of the required NSR waterway sections, geolocated. The complexes deliver high-quality radar images in the Arctic's severe weather and during fall-winter navigation. The experimental regime also plans air cargo delivery and aerial works. Over the three-year experiment, the program targets at least 600 flights and ice reconnaissance of 6,000 sq km of Northern Sea Route waters. Effective Arctic development is impossible without modern unmanned technologies, says Vladimir Voloshin, Director of the Digital Development and Data Economy Department at Russia's Ministry of Economic Development. Even an icebreaking nuclear-powered vessel needs a small drone: extra navigation data from the drone significantly boosts efficiency on a nearly 6,000 km route. In the long term, this will reduce incident risks in complex international shipping scenarios and improve safety. "A total of 12 experiments on unmanned aviation systems testing are underway, with one completed in 2025. Over 170 companies and individual entrepreneurs are involved, logging more than 140,000 UAV flights under experimental regimes and processing over 350,000 hectares of farmland. The Ministry is also expanding certain regimes to the Far East per the Russian President's instructions," Voloshin explained. Photo: https://ru.freepik.com/ [~DETAIL_TEXT] => Arkhangelsk Region, Krasnoyarsk Krai, and the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)—regions within the Northern Sea Route waters and land territories of the Arctic Zone—have joined an experimental legal regime (ELR) for operating unmanned aerial systems. The regime was established by the Russian Government. Five more Arctic regions are also participating in the testing: Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, Karelia, and Komi. The experimental regime initiator and operator of the test site is "Atomflot" (part of Rosatom state corporation). The experiment's goal is to test an ice reconnaissance complex based on a deck-launched unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). These complexes use radar, optoelectronic, and other technical means to provide real-time information on ice conditions for safe navigation along the Northern Sea Route. "Working with the initiators, we have developed a unique testing program. Using unmanned technologies in remote areas and harsh climates will yield effective use cases, which will later support the implementation of the 'Unmanned Aerial Systems' national project in solutions for northern territories' development," commented Maxim Kolesnikov, First Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia. "Arkhangelsk Oblast is one of the key regions in this experiment. For us, it offers a chance to strengthen Pomorye's role in Northern Sea Route development, enhance navigation safety and predictability, and lay the groundwork for new logistics solutions and tech projects in the Arctic," said Alexander Tsybulsky, Governor of Arkhangelsk Region. Russia's Ministry of Economic Development, which oversees the experimental regime for unmanned aerial systems, explains that UAV flights will be controlled by an external pilot. The operator's workstation will receive live feeds of visible and infrared imagery, along with radar images of the required NSR waterway sections, geolocated. The complexes deliver high-quality radar images in the Arctic's severe weather and during fall-winter navigation. The experimental regime also plans air cargo delivery and aerial works. Over the three-year experiment, the program targets at least 600 flights and ice reconnaissance of 6,000 sq km of Northern Sea Route waters. Effective Arctic development is impossible without modern unmanned technologies, says Vladimir Voloshin, Director of the Digital Development and Data Economy Department at Russia's Ministry of Economic Development. Even an icebreaking nuclear-powered vessel needs a small drone: extra navigation data from the drone significantly boosts efficiency on a nearly 6,000 km route. In the long term, this will reduce incident risks in complex international shipping scenarios and improve safety. "A total of 12 experiments on unmanned aviation systems testing are underway, with one completed in 2025. Over 170 companies and individual entrepreneurs are involved, logging more than 140,000 UAV flights under experimental regimes and processing over 350,000 hectares of farmland. The Ministry is also expanding certain regimes to the Far East per the Russian President's instructions," Voloshin explained. 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Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky reported to Vladimir Putin on the region’s development and on the work of the State Council commission on “International Cooperation and Export,” which he chairs. Among the proposals voiced was a request from exporters to expand transport subsidies and reduce tariff barriers in promising foreign markets. The region is also a key participant in testing experimental legal regimes for unmanned systems on the Northern Sea Route and in the Arctic Zone; the relevant decree was signed by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. The use of ice reconnaissance systems based on deck-based UAVs will be tested. Governor Alexander Tsybulsky said that Pomorye is strengthening its role in the development of the Northern Sea Route, improving the safety and predictability of navigation, and laying the groundwork for new logistics solutions and technological projects in the Arctic. Republic of Tatarstan Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev and Rais Rustam Minnikhanov opened the Kazan International Electric Power Forum “ENERGOPROM-2026.” Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) At the International “EnergoProm” Forum in Kazan, Head of Yakutia Aisen Nikolayev chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Energy. The meeting was attended by State Council Secretary Alexey Dyumin and Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev. The participants discussed technological sovereignty in the energy sector and the development of domestic power engineering. Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov showed Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut the introduction of innovative solutions in the region’s agro-industrial sector, including biotechnology, digitalization, precision farming, unmanned systems, and the training of highly skilled personnel. Using Yelets State University as an example, they demonstrated the linkage between school, college, university, and enterprise. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed the implementation of measures to improve labor productivity in the economy, industry, and energy sector. He also described how cooperation between business and science is organized in the region: enterprises formulate their technology needs, research centers and universities find solutions, and the results are brought into production. Novosibirsk Region The region is addressing staffing needs by supporting young specialists at enterprises. Governor Andrey Travnikov visited one of the region’s most high-tech companies, the “Ekran FEP” plant, where unique technologies from optics, chemistry, and electronics are used. The company actively cooperates with Novosibirsk research institutes and universities. Novosibirsk State Technical University became one of two winners of a federal competition to establish regional centers for scientific and technological development in machine-tool engineering. The university will receive a grant of 9 million rubles. Kaluga Region For the first time, the region has developed a seven-year forecast of workforce demand based on a survey of around 2,600 employers, taking labor productivity growth into account. According to Governor Vladislav Shapsha, nearly 60 percent of the demand is for blue-collar occupations. The number of state-funded places in technical schools and colleges will be increased, and new in-demand training programs will be introduced. Republic of Mordovia The region became the national leader in the number of certified industrial tourism sites in Russia for the first time. Four sites — “Biokhimik,” the winery “Kemlya Distillery,” Ogarev Mordovia State University, and the tourism company “Edge of the Earth. Tourism” — received certification from Roskachestvo, as reported by Head of the Republic Artem Zdunov. Perm Krai Scientists at Perm Polytechnic University have developed a technology for extracting lithium — the key metal of the energy sector — from oilfield water (formation water). The new approach makes it possible to purify the water and obtain a strategically important metal at the same time. Photo: https://ru.freepik.com/ [~DETAIL_TEXT] => We review key developments in innovation, economic, and scientific progress in Russia and the regions of the Association. Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky reported to Vladimir Putin on the region’s development and on the work of the State Council commission on “International Cooperation and Export,” which he chairs. Among the proposals voiced was a request from exporters to expand transport subsidies and reduce tariff barriers in promising foreign markets. The region is also a key participant in testing experimental legal regimes for unmanned systems on the Northern Sea Route and in the Arctic Zone; the relevant decree was signed by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. The use of ice reconnaissance systems based on deck-based UAVs will be tested. Governor Alexander Tsybulsky said that Pomorye is strengthening its role in the development of the Northern Sea Route, improving the safety and predictability of navigation, and laying the groundwork for new logistics solutions and technological projects in the Arctic. Republic of Tatarstan Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev and Rais Rustam Minnikhanov opened the Kazan International Electric Power Forum “ENERGOPROM-2026.” Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) At the International “EnergoProm” Forum in Kazan, Head of Yakutia Aisen Nikolayev chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Energy. The meeting was attended by State Council Secretary Alexey Dyumin and Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev. The participants discussed technological sovereignty in the energy sector and the development of domestic power engineering. Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov showed Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut the introduction of innovative solutions in the region’s agro-industrial sector, including biotechnology, digitalization, precision farming, unmanned systems, and the training of highly skilled personnel. Using Yelets State University as an example, they demonstrated the linkage between school, college, university, and enterprise. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed the implementation of measures to improve labor productivity in the economy, industry, and energy sector. He also described how cooperation between business and science is organized in the region: enterprises formulate their technology needs, research centers and universities find solutions, and the results are brought into production. Novosibirsk Region The region is addressing staffing needs by supporting young specialists at enterprises. Governor Andrey Travnikov visited one of the region’s most high-tech companies, the “Ekran FEP” plant, where unique technologies from optics, chemistry, and electronics are used. The company actively cooperates with Novosibirsk research institutes and universities. Novosibirsk State Technical University became one of two winners of a federal competition to establish regional centers for scientific and technological development in machine-tool engineering. The university will receive a grant of 9 million rubles. Kaluga Region For the first time, the region has developed a seven-year forecast of workforce demand based on a survey of around 2,600 employers, taking labor productivity growth into account. According to Governor Vladislav Shapsha, nearly 60 percent of the demand is for blue-collar occupations. The number of state-funded places in technical schools and colleges will be increased, and new in-demand training programs will be introduced. Republic of Mordovia The region became the national leader in the number of certified industrial tourism sites in Russia for the first time. Four sites — “Biokhimik,” the winery “Kemlya Distillery,” Ogarev Mordovia State University, and the tourism company “Edge of the Earth. Tourism” — received certification from Roskachestvo, as reported by Head of the Republic Artem Zdunov. Perm Krai Scientists at Perm Polytechnic University have developed a technology for extracting lithium — the key metal of the energy sector — from oilfield water (formation water). The new approach makes it possible to purify the water and obtain a strategically important metal at the same time. 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We review key developments in innovation, economic, and scientific progress in Russia and the regions of the Association. Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky reported to Vladimir Putin on the region’s development and on the work of the State Council commission on “International Cooperation and Export,” which he chairs. Among the proposals voiced was a request from exporters to expand transport subsidies and reduce tariff barriers in promising foreign markets. The region is also a key participant in testing experimental legal regimes for unmanned systems on the Northern Sea Route and in the Arctic Zone; the relevant decree was signed by the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. The use of ice reconnaissance systems based on deck-based UAVs will be tested. Governor Alexander Tsybulsky said that Pomorye is strengthening its role in the development of the Northern Sea Route, improving the safety and predictability of navigation, and laying the groundwork for new logistics solutions and technological projects in the Arctic. Republic of Tatarstan Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev and Rais Rustam Minnikhanov opened the Kazan International Electric Power Forum “ENERGOPROM-2026.” Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) At the International “EnergoProm” Forum in Kazan, Head of Yakutia Aisen Nikolayev chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Energy. The meeting was attended by State Council Secretary Alexey Dyumin and Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev. The participants discussed technological sovereignty in the energy sector and the development of domestic power engineering. Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov showed Russian Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut the introduction of innovative solutions in the region’s agro-industrial sector, including biotechnology, digitalization, precision farming, unmanned systems, and the training of highly skilled personnel. Using Yelets State University as an example, they demonstrated the linkage between school, college, university, and enterprise. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov and Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak discussed the implementation of measures to improve labor productivity in the economy, industry, and energy sector. He also described how cooperation between business and science is organized in the region: enterprises formulate their technology needs, research centers and universities find solutions, and the results are brought into production. Novosibirsk Region The region is addressing staffing needs by supporting young specialists at enterprises. Governor Andrey Travnikov visited one of the region’s most high-tech companies, the “Ekran FEP” plant, where unique technologies from optics, chemistry, and electronics are used. The company actively cooperates with Novosibirsk research institutes and universities. Novosibirsk State Technical University became one of two winners of a federal competition to establish regional centers for scientific and technological development in machine-tool engineering. The university will receive a grant of 9 million rubles. Kaluga Region For the first time, the region has developed a seven-year forecast of workforce demand based on a survey of around 2,600 employers, taking labor productivity growth into account. According to Governor Vladislav Shapsha, nearly 60 percent of the demand is for blue-collar occupations. The number of state-funded places in technical schools and colleges will be increased, and new in-demand training programs will be introduced. Republic of Mordovia The region became the national leader in the number of certified industrial tourism sites in Russia for the first time. Four sites — “Biokhimik,” the winery “Kemlya Distillery,” Ogarev Mordovia State University, and the tourism company “Edge of the Earth. Tourism” — received certification from Roskachestvo, as reported by Head of the Republic Artem Zdunov. Perm Krai Scientists at Perm Polytechnic University have developed a technology for extracting lithium — the key metal of the energy sector — from oilfield water (formation water). The new approach makes it possible to purify the water and obtain a strategically important metal at the same time.
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The central theme focused on advanced technological solutions that ensure the country’s digital and industrial sovereignty. In his address, Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin emphasized that the Ministry is currently focused on eliminating infrastructure bottlenecks and creating so-called digital seamlessness. A key tool in achieving this goal is the national digital transport and logistics platform “GosLog.” Its implementation is expected to dramatically accelerate border-crossing procedures: the time for freight transport to pass through checkpoints is planned to be reduced to ten minutes through a complete transition to electronic documentation and intelligent algorithms. The topic of high-speed railways (HSR) attracted particular attention at the forum. Andrey Nikitin described the HSR project as one of the largest scientific and technological initiatives in modern Russia, comparing it to a vast iceberg. Behind its visible part — a cutting-edge domestic high-speed train — lies extensive cooperation among more than 150 enterprises from 36 regions and a major restructuring of the education system. The Moscow–St. Petersburg HSR project marks a fundamentally new level of technological maturity for the Russian economy. According to experts, operating the first line alone will require around 8,000 highly qualified specialists, while the entire network of five HSR lines will eventually employ more than 100,000 people. In response to this challenge, a new academic discipline — “High-Speed Transport Engineer” — has already been approved, with training now underway at the “HSR Academy” within the Russian University of Transport. Issues of scientific and human resource support for the industry were further elaborated by Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov. He reported that since 2023, about 700 research projects have been carried out under the Priority-2030 program, covering the full spectrum of transport technologies — from unmanned systems to advanced structural materials. According to the minister, this synergy between science, education, and the real sector allows Russia not only to achieve complete technological sovereignty in high-speed transport but also to develop competencies ready for export to international partners. Unmanned technologies, already being tested on Russian highways, were another highlight of the forum. Driverless trucks are now operating on the M-11 “Neva” and the Central Ring Road, and are expected to enter the M-12 “Vostok” route in 2026. The results are impressive: travel time between St. Petersburg and Kazan has been reduced from 58 to 24 hours. Meanwhile, Russian Railways presented a model for unmanned freight operations on the Eastern range, where the driver supervises the system from a control panel rather than directly operating the train. The main takeaway from the forum is clear — logistics has finally ceased to be merely a support function. Today, it is a genuine driver of economic growth, built on reliability, digital transparency, and a sovereign technological foundation. [~DETAIL_TEXT] => The First International Transport and Logistics Forum, held in St. Petersburg from April 1 to 3, 2026, became more than just an industry discussion platform — it showcased the emergence of a new technological era in Russia’s transport system. The central theme focused on advanced technological solutions that ensure the country’s digital and industrial sovereignty. In his address, Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin emphasized that the Ministry is currently focused on eliminating infrastructure bottlenecks and creating so-called digital seamlessness. A key tool in achieving this goal is the national digital transport and logistics platform “GosLog.” Its implementation is expected to dramatically accelerate border-crossing procedures: the time for freight transport to pass through checkpoints is planned to be reduced to ten minutes through a complete transition to electronic documentation and intelligent algorithms. The topic of high-speed railways (HSR) attracted particular attention at the forum. Andrey Nikitin described the HSR project as one of the largest scientific and technological initiatives in modern Russia, comparing it to a vast iceberg. Behind its visible part — a cutting-edge domestic high-speed train — lies extensive cooperation among more than 150 enterprises from 36 regions and a major restructuring of the education system. The Moscow–St. Petersburg HSR project marks a fundamentally new level of technological maturity for the Russian economy. According to experts, operating the first line alone will require around 8,000 highly qualified specialists, while the entire network of five HSR lines will eventually employ more than 100,000 people. In response to this challenge, a new academic discipline — “High-Speed Transport Engineer” — has already been approved, with training now underway at the “HSR Academy” within the Russian University of Transport. Issues of scientific and human resource support for the industry were further elaborated by Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov. He reported that since 2023, about 700 research projects have been carried out under the Priority-2030 program, covering the full spectrum of transport technologies — from unmanned systems to advanced structural materials. According to the minister, this synergy between science, education, and the real sector allows Russia not only to achieve complete technological sovereignty in high-speed transport but also to develop competencies ready for export to international partners. Unmanned technologies, already being tested on Russian highways, were another highlight of the forum. Driverless trucks are now operating on the M-11 “Neva” and the Central Ring Road, and are expected to enter the M-12 “Vostok” route in 2026. The results are impressive: travel time between St. Petersburg and Kazan has been reduced from 58 to 24 hours. Meanwhile, Russian Railways presented a model for unmanned freight operations on the Eastern range, where the driver supervises the system from a control panel rather than directly operating the train. The main takeaway from the forum is clear — logistics has finally ceased to be merely a support function. Today, it is a genuine driver of economic growth, built on reliability, digital transparency, and a sovereign technological foundation. 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The First International Transport and Logistics Forum, held in St. Petersburg from April 1 to 3, 2026, became more than just an industry discussion platform — it showcased the emergence of a new technological era in Russia’s transport system. The central theme focused on advanced technological solutions that ensure the country’s digital and industrial sovereignty. In his address, Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin emphasized that the Ministry is currently focused on eliminating infrastructure bottlenecks and creating so-called digital seamlessness. A key tool in achieving this goal is the national digital transport and logistics platform “GosLog.” Its implementation is expected to dramatically accelerate border-crossing procedures: the time for freight transport to pass through checkpoints is planned to be reduced to ten minutes through a complete transition to electronic documentation and intelligent algorithms. The topic of high-speed railways (HSR) attracted particular attention at the forum. Andrey Nikitin described the HSR project as one of the largest scientific and technological initiatives in modern Russia, comparing it to a vast iceberg. Behind its visible part — a cutting-edge domestic high-speed train — lies extensive cooperation among more than 150 enterprises from 36 regions and a major restructuring of the education system. The Moscow–St. Petersburg HSR project marks a fundamentally new level of technological maturity for the Russian economy.
According to experts, operating the first line alone will require around 8,000 highly qualified specialists, while the entire network of five HSR lines will eventually employ more than 100,000 people. In response to this challenge, a new academic discipline — “High-Speed Transport Engineer” — has already been approved, with training now underway at the “HSR Academy” within the Russian University of Transport. Issues of scientific and human resource support for the industry were further elaborated by Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov. He reported that since 2023, about 700 research projects have been carried out under the Priority-2030 program, covering the full spectrum of transport technologies — from unmanned systems to advanced structural materials. According to the minister, this synergy between science, education, and the real sector allows Russia not only to achieve complete technological sovereignty in high-speed transport but also to develop competencies ready for export to international partners. Unmanned technologies, already being tested on Russian highways, were another highlight of the forum. Driverless trucks are now operating on the M-11 “Neva” and the Central Ring Road, and are expected to enter the M-12 “Vostok” route in 2026. The results are impressive: travel time between St. Petersburg and Kazan has been reduced from 58 to 24 hours. Meanwhile, Russian Railways presented a model for unmanned freight operations on the Eastern range, where the driver supervises the system from a control panel rather than directly operating the train. The main takeaway from the forum is clear — logistics has finally ceased to be merely a support function. Today, it is a genuine driver of economic growth, built on reliability, digital transparency, and a sovereign technological foundation.
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AIRR at the Platform of the State Council of the Russian Federation AIRR Director Aleksandr Smekalin presented proposals to improve government support measures for investment projects, based on regional experience. In particular, the Association analyzed the practices of applying the investment tax deduction as part of the work of the State Council Commission on the “Investments” track. Republic of Yakutia The Head of the Republic and Chair of the State Council Commission on Energy, Aysen Nikolaev, chaired a meeting of the Commission. Participants discussed improving the efficiency of electricity generation and strengthening the technological sovereignty of the fuel and energy sector. Nizhny Novgorod Region The world‑class NEIMARK IT campus received high praise. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District Igor Komarov met with students, took part in a master class, and visited the federal professional education technopark Nizhpoligraf. Republic of Tatarstan The Alabuga Special Economic Zone is demonstrating confident growth and ranks among the leaders of the national investment attractiveness rating, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko noted during his visit to the site and the Alabuga Polytech training and production center. Tatarstan became the first region in Russia to produce an intelligent downhole camera for geologists. The device operates at temperatures of up to 105°C and transmits real‑time video via cable at 15 frames per second. This enables geologists to visually assess the condition of well walls, identify damage, and evaluate formation exposure quality. There are no analogues in Russia. Tyumen Region, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug–Yugra These two AIRR regions will become pilot territories for setting up small enterprises at colleges. A meeting in Tobolsk with the participation of Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov, Tyumen Region Governor Aleksandr Moor, and Head of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug Ruslan Kukharuk focused on how to properly build a personnel training system through cooperation between education, business, and government. Ulyanovsk Region Governor Aleksey Russkikh spoke about the development of the Zavolzhye industrial park and the Ulyanovsk Priority Social and Economic Development Area, the relaunch of import‑substituting production facilities, federal support, and work with investors. Arkhangelsk Region Direct interaction with universities is helping to build an effective system for training highly qualified personnel in demand in the regional economy and to shape clear career paths. Governor Aleksandr Tsybulskiy met with Sergey Sokolov, rector of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping (the region hosts two branches of the university: the Arctic Maritime Institute and the Kotlas River College). Tomsk Region In his annual address, Governor Vladimir Mazur placed special emphasis on the potential of Tomsk science, highlighting projects such as the BAS Research and Production Center, the Proryv (Breakthrough) nuclear project in Seversk, the world‑class research and education center “New Special‑Purpose Materials,” and the electronics and unmanned technologies cluster established in 2025 with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. Perm Krai Scientists from Perm National Research Polytechnic University and Lomonosov Moscow State University have developed a cutting‑edge methodology for calculating methane emissions by analyzing the composition and properties of municipal waste. Accurate accounting will help properly justify investments in waste processing and assess the real environmental impact. Researchers at Perm National Research Polytechnic University, together with colleagues from Perm State National Research University, have proposed a technology that increases the efficiency of transmitting energy as light through optical fiber by more than six times. The new solution can replace traditional copper cables used to power devices in many sectors. Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov announced the launch of the regional project “Personnel. IT Transformation,” which will train professionals to use AI to develop services, enterprises, and infrastructure and to enhance the region’s competitiveness. Photo: https://ru.freepik.com/ [~DETAIL_TEXT] => We review key developments in innovation, economic, and scientific progress in Russia and the regions of the Association. AIRR at the Platform of the State Council of the Russian Federation AIRR Director Aleksandr Smekalin presented proposals to improve government support measures for investment projects, based on regional experience. In particular, the Association analyzed the practices of applying the investment tax deduction as part of the work of the State Council Commission on the “Investments” track. Republic of Yakutia The Head of the Republic and Chair of the State Council Commission on Energy, Aysen Nikolaev, chaired a meeting of the Commission. Participants discussed improving the efficiency of electricity generation and strengthening the technological sovereignty of the fuel and energy sector. Nizhny Novgorod Region The world‑class NEIMARK IT campus received high praise. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District Igor Komarov met with students, took part in a master class, and visited the federal professional education technopark Nizhpoligraf. Republic of Tatarstan The Alabuga Special Economic Zone is demonstrating confident growth and ranks among the leaders of the national investment attractiveness rating, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko noted during his visit to the site and the Alabuga Polytech training and production center. Tatarstan became the first region in Russia to produce an intelligent downhole camera for geologists. The device operates at temperatures of up to 105°C and transmits real‑time video via cable at 15 frames per second. This enables geologists to visually assess the condition of well walls, identify damage, and evaluate formation exposure quality. There are no analogues in Russia. Tyumen Region, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug–Yugra These two AIRR regions will become pilot territories for setting up small enterprises at colleges. A meeting in Tobolsk with the participation of Minister of Education of the Russian Federation Sergey Kravtsov, Tyumen Region Governor Aleksandr Moor, and Head of Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug Ruslan Kukharuk focused on how to properly build a personnel training system through cooperation between education, business, and government. Ulyanovsk Region Governor Aleksey Russkikh spoke about the development of the Zavolzhye industrial park and the Ulyanovsk Priority Social and Economic Development Area, the relaunch of import‑substituting production facilities, federal support, and work with investors. Arkhangelsk Region Direct interaction with universities is helping to build an effective system for training highly qualified personnel in demand in the regional economy and to shape clear career paths. Governor Aleksandr Tsybulskiy met with Sergey Sokolov, rector of the Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping (the region hosts two branches of the university: the Arctic Maritime Institute and the Kotlas River College). Tomsk Region In his annual address, Governor Vladimir Mazur placed special emphasis on the potential of Tomsk science, highlighting projects such as the BAS Research and Production Center, the Proryv (Breakthrough) nuclear project in Seversk, the world‑class research and education center “New Special‑Purpose Materials,” and the electronics and unmanned technologies cluster established in 2025 with the support of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. Perm Krai Scientists from Perm National Research Polytechnic University and Lomonosov Moscow State University have developed a cutting‑edge methodology for calculating methane emissions by analyzing the composition and properties of municipal waste. Accurate accounting will help properly justify investments in waste processing and assess the real environmental impact. Researchers at Perm National Research Polytechnic University, together with colleagues from Perm State National Research University, have proposed a technology that increases the efficiency of transmitting energy as light through optical fiber by more than six times. The new solution can replace traditional copper cables used to power devices in many sectors. Lipetsk Region Governor Igor Artamonov announced the launch of the regional project “Personnel. IT Transformation,” which will train professionals to use AI to develop services, enterprises, and infrastructure and to enhance the region’s competitiveness. 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Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin held a working meeting with Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov. They discussed the implementation of the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of Perm Krai,” including the construction of the interuniversity campus “Future of Parma.” Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra and the Republic of Tatarstan Two regions of the ASIIR (Association of Innovative Regions of Russia) became leaders of the regional digital transformation ranking for 2025. The assessment was based on 18 key indicators, including the deployment of AI and cybersecurity. Republic of Tatarstan Kazan is preparing for the 20th Russian Venture Forum, which will take place in April. The head of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Valery Falkov, chaired the organizing committee for its preparation. The forum, one of the country’s key events in innovation-driven economy and technology entrepreneurship, will be held under the motto “Technological leadership as an investment in the future.” Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of the republic Aysen Nikolaev summed up the results of a strategic session on AI development held at Sber’s “School 21.” This work became a step toward drafting the Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Development in Yakutia until 2030. Republic of Bashkortostan Scientists at Ufa University of Science and Technology have developed a methodology that enables real-time monitoring of production, increases efficiency, and minimizes environmental risks. Arkhangelsk Region The import-substituted MC-21-300 aircraft arrived in Arkhangelsk for icing-condition tests carried out by the United Aircraft Corporation. Governor Alexander Tsybulsky signed a cooperation agreement between the region, St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SPbGMTU) and Northern (Arctic) Federal University (SAFU). The document is aimed at developing a scientific and educational cluster in Severodvinsk, including the establishment of a science and production center for USC enterprises and ship repair yards. Tyumen Region Young scientists from Tyumen State University created an AI-based flood assistant — an information service for residents during emergencies. It includes a Telegram bot, a web chat bot, and a mobile application with an offline mode. The assistant answers questions about water levels, determines geolocation, and builds routes to temporary accommodation centers; the service is planned to be scaled to other Russian regions. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov said that the region continues to develop the air hub at Krasnoyarsk International Airport and personally inspected the completed overhaul of the hangar complex for aircraft maintenance before it is put into operation. Samara Region Scientists at Togliatti State University (TSU) proposed a method for measuring machine part wear during operation using acoustic diagnostics. The development will allow timely repairs and reduce downtime costs. It increases the probability of detecting dangerous wear of parts by 45% compared to existing solutions. Tomsk Region Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have found a safer way to diagnose cancer using radiopharmaceuticals. They improved the targeted proteins for cancer diagnostics (DARPin). The new drug accumulates less in healthy tissues. 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The head of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Valery Falkov, chaired the organizing committee for its preparation. The forum, one of the country’s key events in innovation-driven economy and technology entrepreneurship, will be held under the motto “Technological leadership as an investment in the future.” Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of the republic Aysen Nikolaev summed up the results of a strategic session on AI development held at Sber’s “School 21.” This work became a step toward drafting the Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Development in Yakutia until 2030. Republic of Bashkortostan Scientists at Ufa University of Science and Technology have developed a methodology that enables real-time monitoring of production, increases efficiency, and minimizes environmental risks. Arkhangelsk Region The import-substituted MC-21-300 aircraft arrived in Arkhangelsk for icing-condition tests carried out by the United Aircraft Corporation. Governor Alexander Tsybulsky signed a cooperation agreement between the region, St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SPbGMTU) and Northern (Arctic) Federal University (SAFU). The document is aimed at developing a scientific and educational cluster in Severodvinsk, including the establishment of a science and production center for USC enterprises and ship repair yards. Tyumen Region Young scientists from Tyumen State University created an AI-based flood assistant — an information service for residents during emergencies. It includes a Telegram bot, a web chat bot, and a mobile application with an offline mode. The assistant answers questions about water levels, determines geolocation, and builds routes to temporary accommodation centers; the service is planned to be scaled to other Russian regions. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov said that the region continues to develop the air hub at Krasnoyarsk International Airport and personally inspected the completed overhaul of the hangar complex for aircraft maintenance before it is put into operation. Samara Region Scientists at Togliatti State University (TSU) proposed a method for measuring machine part wear during operation using acoustic diagnostics. The development will allow timely repairs and reduce downtime costs. It increases the probability of detecting dangerous wear of parts by 45% compared to existing solutions. Tomsk Region Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have found a safer way to diagnose cancer using radiopharmaceuticals. They improved the targeted proteins for cancer diagnostics (DARPin). The new drug accumulates less in healthy tissues. 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We review key developments in innovation, economic, and scientific progress in Russia and the regions of the Association.
Perm Krai Governor Dmitry Makhonin held a working meeting with Russia’s Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov. They discussed the implementation of the state program “Scientific and Technological Development of Perm Krai,” including the construction of the interuniversity campus “Future of Parma.”
Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra and the Republic of Tatarstan Two regions of the ASIIR (Association of Innovative Regions of Russia) became leaders of the regional digital transformation ranking for 2025. The assessment was based on 18 key indicators, including the deployment of AI and cybersecurity.
Republic of Tatarstan Kazan is preparing for the 20th Russian Venture Forum, which will take place in April. The head of the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Valery Falkov, chaired the organizing committee for its preparation. The forum, one of the country’s key events in innovation-driven economy and technology entrepreneurship, will be held under the motto “Technological leadership as an investment in the future.”
Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of the republic Aysen Nikolaev summed up the results of a strategic session on AI development held at Sber’s “School 21.” This work became a step toward drafting the Strategy for Artificial Intelligence Development in Yakutia until 2030.
Republic of Bashkortostan Scientists at Ufa University of Science and Technology have developed a methodology that enables real-time monitoring of production, increases efficiency, and minimizes environmental risks.
Arkhangelsk Region The import-substituted MC-21-300 aircraft arrived in Arkhangelsk for icing-condition tests carried out by the United Aircraft Corporation.
Governor Alexander Tsybulsky signed a cooperation agreement between the region, St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SPbGMTU) and Northern (Arctic) Federal University (SAFU). The document is aimed at developing a scientific and educational cluster in Severodvinsk, including the establishment of a science and production center for USC enterprises and ship repair yards.
Tyumen Region Young scientists from Tyumen State University created an AI-based flood assistant — an information service for residents during emergencies. It includes a Telegram bot, a web chat bot, and a mobile application with an offline mode. The assistant answers questions about water levels, determines geolocation, and builds routes to temporary accommodation centers; the service is planned to be scaled to other Russian regions.
Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov said that the region continues to develop the air hub at Krasnoyarsk International Airport and personally inspected the completed overhaul of the hangar complex for aircraft maintenance before it is put into operation.
Samara Region Scientists at Togliatti State University (TSU) proposed a method for measuring machine part wear during operation using acoustic diagnostics. The development will allow timely repairs and reduce downtime costs. It increases the probability of detecting dangerous wear of parts by 45% compared to existing solutions.
Tomsk Region Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have found a safer way to diagnose cancer using radiopharmaceuticals. They improved the targeted proteins for cancer diagnostics (DARPin). The new drug accumulates less in healthy tissues.
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Therefore, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, together with industry companies, is now effectively rebuilding the power supply map for future data centers (DCs), developing criteria for selecting sites for them and assessing options for grid connection. A register of power centers with available capacity and a map of accessible generation through 2031 have been compiled. Data centers for AI tasks require 50–150 kW per rack, and in the future up to 300 kW, whereas traditional data centers consume 7–15 kW. According to estimates by the Ministry of Digital Development and the Analytical Center under the Government, by 2030 the power consumption of Russian data centers will grow at least 2.5 times, from 1 GW to 2.5 GW. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy following a series of meetings of the working group on power supply for data centers for AI development chaired by Deputy Minister Petr Konyushenko. In the regions, members of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia are already starting to work within this logic. Thus, in Yakutia, the head of the region Aisen Nikolaev announced the development of data center infrastructure with a capacity of up to 2 GW. Yakut Fuel and Energy Company has revised its strategy and has focused on using gas for energy intensive industries. Construction of 200 MW of generation has already begun. In parallel, the use of hydropower is being considered: only 1.5% of the hydropower potential of the Far East has been developed so far, while it accounts for about 60% of Russia’s total. Work on the 1 GW Kankunskaya HPP project may lay the foundation for hosting large data centers. In Novosibirsk Region, in the Industrial and Logistics Park, Alfa Finance is building the “Sibir” data center for 1.8 thousand racks. Investment amounts to 1.8 billion rubles. Commissioning is scheduled for March, with full launch planned for July 2026. In the Republic of Tatarstan, Rosatom’s data center in Innopolis is already in operation, confirming the region’s readiness to host high load computing clusters for AI tasks. In effect, a new model for placing data centers is taking shape — closer to power generation sources. This approach makes it possible to reduce the load on power deficit megacities while simultaneously creating new growth points in resource rich regions. Photo by softline.ru [~DETAIL_TEXT] => The development of artificial intelligence depends not only on computing power but also on energy supply. Therefore, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, together with industry companies, is now effectively rebuilding the power supply map for future data centers (DCs), developing criteria for selecting sites for them and assessing options for grid connection. A register of power centers with available capacity and a map of accessible generation through 2031 have been compiled. Data centers for AI tasks require 50–150 kW per rack, and in the future up to 300 kW, whereas traditional data centers consume 7–15 kW. According to estimates by the Ministry of Digital Development and the Analytical Center under the Government, by 2030 the power consumption of Russian data centers will grow at least 2.5 times, from 1 GW to 2.5 GW. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy following a series of meetings of the working group on power supply for data centers for AI development chaired by Deputy Minister Petr Konyushenko. In the regions, members of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia are already starting to work within this logic. Thus, in Yakutia, the head of the region Aisen Nikolaev announced the development of data center infrastructure with a capacity of up to 2 GW. Yakut Fuel and Energy Company has revised its strategy and has focused on using gas for energy intensive industries. Construction of 200 MW of generation has already begun. In parallel, the use of hydropower is being considered: only 1.5% of the hydropower potential of the Far East has been developed so far, while it accounts for about 60% of Russia’s total. Work on the 1 GW Kankunskaya HPP project may lay the foundation for hosting large data centers. In Novosibirsk Region, in the Industrial and Logistics Park, Alfa Finance is building the “Sibir” data center for 1.8 thousand racks. Investment amounts to 1.8 billion rubles. Commissioning is scheduled for March, with full launch planned for July 2026. In the Republic of Tatarstan, Rosatom’s data center in Innopolis is already in operation, confirming the region’s readiness to host high load computing clusters for AI tasks. In effect, a new model for placing data centers is taking shape — closer to power generation sources. This approach makes it possible to reduce the load on power deficit megacities while simultaneously creating new growth points in resource rich regions. 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The development of artificial intelligence depends not only on computing power but also on energy supply. Therefore, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, together with industry companies, is now effectively rebuilding the power supply map for future data centers (DCs), developing criteria for selecting sites for them and assessing options for grid connection. A register of power centers with available capacity and a map of accessible generation through 2031 have been compiled. Data centers for AI tasks require 50–150 kW per rack, and in the future up to 300 kW, whereas traditional data centers consume 7–15 kW. According to estimates by the Ministry of Digital Development and the Analytical Center under the Government, by 2030 the power consumption of Russian data centers will grow at least 2.5 times, from 1 GW to 2.5 GW. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy following a series of meetings of the working group on power supply for data centers for AI development chaired by Deputy Minister Petr Konyushenko. In the regions, members of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia are already starting to work within this logic. Thus, in Yakutia, the head of the region Aisen Nikolaev announced the development of data center infrastructure with a capacity of up to 2 GW. Yakut Fuel and Energy Company has revised its strategy and has focused on using gas for energy intensive industries. Construction of 200 MW of generation has already begun. In parallel, the use of hydropower is being considered: only 1.5% of the hydropower potential of the Far East has been developed so far, while it accounts for about 60% of Russia’s total. Work on the 1 GW Kankunskaya HPP project may lay the foundation for hosting large data centers. In Novosibirsk Region, in the Industrial and Logistics Park, Alfa Finance is building the “Sibir” data center for 1.8 thousand racks. Investment amounts to 1.8 billion rubles. Commissioning is scheduled for March, with full launch planned for July 2026. In the Republic of Tatarstan, Rosatom’s data center in Innopolis is already in operation, confirming the region’s readiness to host high load computing clusters for AI tasks. In effect, a new model for placing data centers is taking shape — closer to power generation sources. This approach makes it possible to reduce the load on power deficit megacities while simultaneously creating new growth points in resource rich regions.
Photo by softline.ru
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Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra, Republic of Tatarstan Two AIRR regions were among the leaders of digital transformation in 2025, said Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko: “Today, regions demonstrate strong momentum in the rollout of digital technologies. But the key criterion for success is not reports, but real benefits for people. We assess how digital solutions improve citizens’ quality of life and make it more comfortable and safer.” Irkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev discussed the use of AI in the economy and social sphere with Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko. In the Irkutsk Region, IT solutions based on AI technologies have been successfully implemented in healthcare, as well as in state and municipal administration. The region was visited by Russian Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov. Together with Governor Igor Kobzev, they discussed providing the regional economy with qualified personnel and creating attractive and comfortable living conditions for families. Altai Territory Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov gave a high assessment of the Altai Territory’s development during a working trip. The region is showing positive dynamics across all key economic indicators, Governor Viktor Tomenko noted. Republic of Mordovia Head of the Republic Artyom Zdunov spoke at the board meeting of the Russian Ministry of Labor. He shared the region’s experience in building a system to support families with children – from young student families to large families with many children. Creating comfortable conditions for families is one of the most important factors in retaining qualified personnel for a high‑tech economy. Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha reported on mechanisms for addressing staff shortages at an expanded meeting of the board of the Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. He presented the results of the work of the State Council Commission on the “Human Resources” track. Nizhfarm Group launched full‑cycle production of a medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Inkresink, at its plant in Obninsk. The drug is included in the List of Vital and Essential Medicines, which is an important step in the development of the Kaluga pharmaceutical cluster. Ulyanovsk Region A new production facility for safety system components is being prepared for launch at the UAZ industrial site, which was visited by Igor Komarov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District. The State Research Center RIAR is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Governor Alexey Russkikh spoke about Rosatom’s project to build the modern MBIR nuclear reactor, fundamental research, and the creation of unique products ranging from innovative materials to radioisotopes for cancer treatment. We maintain close cooperation with Rosatom and the State Research Center RIAR, which helps us develop comfortable infrastructure for residents of the nuclear scientists’ city. Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov visited the region’s leading universities and the research and production enterprise “Iskra Plant,” where they discussed scientific and staffing support for the region’s enterprises. The scientific and educational development of the Ulyanovsk Region received high praise. Arkhangelsk Region At a meeting with Viktor Rudenko, Chair of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Governor Alexander Tsybulsky discussed the participation of the Federal Research Center for Integrated Arctic Research in practical projects. The governor also chaired a meeting of the presidium of the State Council Commission on “International Cooperation and Export,” where they discussed, among other things, the introduction of a digital standard for the provision of regional services and support measures for exporters. Republic of Bashkortostan First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov and Head of the Republic Radiy Khabirov visited a production site where unmanned aerial vehicles, electric motors and generators for them are being developed and manufactured, as well as a number of the region’s leading industrial enterprises. Radiy Khabirov paid special attention to the national project “New Materials and Chemistry,” given the scale of development of the regional petrochemical cluster. Head of the Republic Radiy Khabirov spoke about the construction of the second phase of the Interuniversity Student Campus of the Eurasian REC under the federal project “Creation of a Network of University Campuses.” The outlines of the future student town are already clearly visible. Most of the towers are at a high degree of completion. A state‑of‑the‑art metallography laboratory has also opened at the Interuniversity Campus of the Eurasian REC. This is the result of joint work by Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, the Institute for Problems of Superplasticity of Metals of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and industrial partners. Novosibirsk Region The Novosibirsk College of Industrial Technologies received a grant under the federal project “Professionalitet.” This made it possible to set up a modern educational and production center “Mechanical Engineering,” which brings together seven zones: turning, milling, CNC machining, fitting and assembly work, quality control, computer‑aided design, and reverse engineering, Governor Andrey Travnikov reported. Tomsk Region, Republic of Tatarstan Rostec State Corporation held a strategy session on the development of radio electronics at Tomsk State University. It was attended by specialists from the Priority Engineering School of KNRTU‑KAI. They presented projects in microelectronics and radio‑electronic systems, as well as their experience in involving students in real engineering developments together with industrial partners. Nizhny Novgorod Region Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin. They discussed the development of science, education, youth policy, tourism, and sports in the region. Krasnoyarsk Territory The region is preparing to host the all‑Russian Space Week. By decision of the President, it will be held in the country for the first time. One of the key venues will be the city of Zheleznogorsk, as one of the leading centers for the development of the space industry, Governor Mikhail Kotyukov said. Photo by https://ru.freepik.com [~DETAIL_TEXT] => We review key events in innovation, economic, and scientific development across the regions of the Association. Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra, Republic of Tatarstan Two AIRR regions were among the leaders of digital transformation in 2025, said Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko: “Today, regions demonstrate strong momentum in the rollout of digital technologies. But the key criterion for success is not reports, but real benefits for people. We assess how digital solutions improve citizens’ quality of life and make it more comfortable and safer.” Irkutsk Region Governor Igor Kobzev discussed the use of AI in the economy and social sphere with Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko. In the Irkutsk Region, IT solutions based on AI technologies have been successfully implemented in healthcare, as well as in state and municipal administration. The region was visited by Russian Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov. Together with Governor Igor Kobzev, they discussed providing the regional economy with qualified personnel and creating attractive and comfortable living conditions for families. Altai Territory Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov gave a high assessment of the Altai Territory’s development during a working trip. The region is showing positive dynamics across all key economic indicators, Governor Viktor Tomenko noted. Republic of Mordovia Head of the Republic Artyom Zdunov spoke at the board meeting of the Russian Ministry of Labor. He shared the region’s experience in building a system to support families with children – from young student families to large families with many children. Creating comfortable conditions for families is one of the most important factors in retaining qualified personnel for a high‑tech economy. Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha reported on mechanisms for addressing staff shortages at an expanded meeting of the board of the Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection. He presented the results of the work of the State Council Commission on the “Human Resources” track. Nizhfarm Group launched full‑cycle production of a medicine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, Inkresink, at its plant in Obninsk. The drug is included in the List of Vital and Essential Medicines, which is an important step in the development of the Kaluga pharmaceutical cluster. Ulyanovsk Region A new production facility for safety system components is being prepared for launch at the UAZ industrial site, which was visited by Igor Komarov, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District. The State Research Center RIAR is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Governor Alexey Russkikh spoke about Rosatom’s project to build the modern MBIR nuclear reactor, fundamental research, and the creation of unique products ranging from innovative materials to radioisotopes for cancer treatment. We maintain close cooperation with Rosatom and the State Research Center RIAR, which helps us develop comfortable infrastructure for residents of the nuclear scientists’ city. Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov visited the region’s leading universities and the research and production enterprise “Iskra Plant,” where they discussed scientific and staffing support for the region’s enterprises. The scientific and educational development of the Ulyanovsk Region received high praise. Arkhangelsk Region At a meeting with Viktor Rudenko, Chair of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Governor Alexander Tsybulsky discussed the participation of the Federal Research Center for Integrated Arctic Research in practical projects. The governor also chaired a meeting of the presidium of the State Council Commission on “International Cooperation and Export,” where they discussed, among other things, the introduction of a digital standard for the provision of regional services and support measures for exporters. Republic of Bashkortostan First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov and Head of the Republic Radiy Khabirov visited a production site where unmanned aerial vehicles, electric motors and generators for them are being developed and manufactured, as well as a number of the region’s leading industrial enterprises. Radiy Khabirov paid special attention to the national project “New Materials and Chemistry,” given the scale of development of the regional petrochemical cluster. Head of the Republic Radiy Khabirov spoke about the construction of the second phase of the Interuniversity Student Campus of the Eurasian REC under the federal project “Creation of a Network of University Campuses.” The outlines of the future student town are already clearly visible. Most of the towers are at a high degree of completion. A state‑of‑the‑art metallography laboratory has also opened at the Interuniversity Campus of the Eurasian REC. This is the result of joint work by Ufa State Petroleum Technological University, the Institute for Problems of Superplasticity of Metals of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and industrial partners. Novosibirsk Region The Novosibirsk College of Industrial Technologies received a grant under the federal project “Professionalitet.” This made it possible to set up a modern educational and production center “Mechanical Engineering,” which brings together seven zones: turning, milling, CNC machining, fitting and assembly work, quality control, computer‑aided design, and reverse engineering, Governor Andrey Travnikov reported. Tomsk Region, Republic of Tatarstan Rostec State Corporation held a strategy session on the development of radio electronics at Tomsk State University. It was attended by specialists from the Priority Engineering School of KNRTU‑KAI. They presented projects in microelectronics and radio‑electronic systems, as well as their experience in involving students in real engineering developments together with industrial partners. Nizhny Novgorod Region Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin. They discussed the development of science, education, youth policy, tourism, and sports in the region. Krasnoyarsk Territory The region is preparing to host the all‑Russian Space Week. By decision of the President, it will be held in the country for the first time. One of the key venues will be the city of Zheleznogorsk, as one of the leading centers for the development of the space industry, Governor Mikhail Kotyukov said. 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According to the study prepared in partnership with the online recruitment platform hh.ru, in 2025 the average number of unfilled vacancies across the regions fell by 34.5%, and in AIRR member regions with a developed science and technology sector by 37.2%. The traditional pattern is that companies’ recruitment activity slows down towards the end of the year and then recovers, with demand usually picking up again at the beginning of the year. Such a recovery of the labor market did not happen last year. Facing serious recession risks, the economy does not show significant demand for new specialists in the technology and innovation sector. “The market for highly qualified professionals is shrinking, and there are still no signs of its recovery. Even in regions with a developed innovation‑driven economy, companies are reducing hiring, adapting their business to the available STEM workforce, looking for hidden reserves and, with mixed success, increasing labor productivity. The decline in demand is especially noticeable in IT and high‑tech sectors, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for young specialists without work experience to find a job in the STEM field, despite a record‑low unemployment rate for modern Russia,” notes AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin. Indeed, the share of IT‑company vacancies among all STEM vacancies in December 2025 was 13.8% (versus 16% a year earlier), while the absolute number of vacancies fell by 44% over the year. The results of the study also show that companies are actively using alternative ways to fill positions: they are increasing the productivity of existing employees and offering part‑time or remote work. “The trend that emerges when you look at the dynamics of the labor market for STEM personnel is a serious signal of an economic slowdown. We see that, as of today, the civilian production sector is shrinking,” added Alexander Smekalin. In 2026, companies’ need for new specialists will directly depend on business conditions, tax policy, and macroeconomic factors, including a possible wave of bankruptcies, as Russian economists note. Interregional competition for talent persists. At the same time, more and more economists share the view that the possibilities for further wage growth without a radical increase in workplace productivity have been exhausted. It is therefore quite logical that competition for valuable employees will have to shift to other factors. When it comes to the willingness of young specialists to retrain or build up their qualifications, fewer and fewer companies are looking for STEM professionals without work experience (11.7% in December 2025 versus 13.9% in December 2024). Moreover, the higher the salary level in a region, the lower the flexibility of companies regarding qualification requirements in recruitment and the weaker employers’ willingness to invest in developing employees without experience. In this context, many young specialists with high ambitions find it increasingly difficult to get a job, despite the record‑low unemployment rate—read: “despite the so‑called ‘shortage of personnel for the economy’.” For reference: The Index is calculated as the number of vacancies in STEM professions per 10,000 economically active people in a region. The data for the analysis are provided by the online recruitment platform HeadHunter (hh.ru) and include information on 800,000 vacancies published or extended in December 2025, 69,000 of which are classified as STEM professions (8.6%). 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Even in regions with a developed innovation‑driven economy, companies are reducing hiring, adapting their business to the available STEM workforce, looking for hidden reserves and, with mixed success, increasing labor productivity. The decline in demand is especially noticeable in IT and high‑tech sectors, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for young specialists without work experience to find a job in the STEM field, despite a record‑low unemployment rate for modern Russia,” notes AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin. Indeed, the share of IT‑company vacancies among all STEM vacancies in December 2025 was 13.8% (versus 16% a year earlier), while the absolute number of vacancies fell by 44% over the year. The results of the study also show that companies are actively using alternative ways to fill positions: they are increasing the productivity of existing employees and offering part‑time or remote work. “The trend that emerges when you look at the dynamics of the labor market for STEM personnel is a serious signal of an economic slowdown. We see that, as of today, the civilian production sector is shrinking,” added Alexander Smekalin. In 2026, companies’ need for new specialists will directly depend on business conditions, tax policy, and macroeconomic factors, including a possible wave of bankruptcies, as Russian economists note. Interregional competition for talent persists. At the same time, more and more economists share the view that the possibilities for further wage growth without a radical increase in workplace productivity have been exhausted. It is therefore quite logical that competition for valuable employees will have to shift to other factors. When it comes to the willingness of young specialists to retrain or build up their qualifications, fewer and fewer companies are looking for STEM professionals without work experience (11.7% in December 2025 versus 13.9% in December 2024). Moreover, the higher the salary level in a region, the lower the flexibility of companies regarding qualification requirements in recruitment and the weaker employers’ willingness to invest in developing employees without experience. In this context, many young specialists with high ambitions find it increasingly difficult to get a job, despite the record‑low unemployment rate—read: “despite the so‑called ‘shortage of personnel for the economy’.” For reference: The Index is calculated as the number of vacancies in STEM professions per 10,000 economically active people in a region. The data for the analysis are provided by the online recruitment platform HeadHunter (hh.ru) and include information on 800,000 vacancies published or extended in December 2025, 69,000 of which are classified as STEM professions (8.6%). 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Experts of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) have presented an updated calculation of the quarterly Regional Index of Demand for Personnel for the Innovative Economy (STEM). According to the study prepared in partnership with the online recruitment platform hh.ru, in 2025 the average number of unfilled vacancies across the regions fell by 34.5%, and in AIRR member regions with a developed science and technology sector by 37.2%. The traditional pattern is that companies’ recruitment activity slows down towards the end of the year and then recovers, with demand usually picking up again at the beginning of the year. Such a recovery of the labor market did not happen last year. Facing serious recession risks, the economy does not show significant demand for new specialists in the technology and innovation sector. “The market for highly qualified professionals is shrinking, and there are still no signs of its recovery. Even in regions with a developed innovation‑driven economy, companies are reducing hiring, adapting their business to the available STEM workforce, looking for hidden reserves and, with mixed success, increasing labor productivity. The decline in demand is especially noticeable in IT and high‑tech sectors, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for young specialists without work experience to find a job in the STEM field, despite a record‑low unemployment rate for modern Russia,” notes AIRR Director Alexander Smekalin. Indeed, the share of IT‑company vacancies among all STEM vacancies in December 2025 was 13.8% (versus 16% a year earlier), while the absolute number of vacancies fell by 44% over the year. The results of the study also show that companies are actively using alternative ways to fill positions: they are increasing the productivity of existing employees and offering part‑time or remote work. “The trend that emerges when you look at the dynamics of the labor market for STEM personnel is a serious signal of an economic slowdown. We see that, as of today, the civilian production sector is shrinking,” added Alexander Smekalin. In 2026, companies’ need for new specialists will directly depend on business conditions, tax policy, and macroeconomic factors, including a possible wave of bankruptcies, as Russian economists note. Interregional competition for talent persists. At the same time, more and more economists share the view that the possibilities for further wage growth without a radical increase in workplace productivity have been exhausted. It is therefore quite logical that competition for valuable employees will have to shift to other factors. When it comes to the willingness of young specialists to retrain or build up their qualifications, fewer and fewer companies are looking for STEM professionals without work experience (11.7% in December 2025 versus 13.9% in December 2024). Moreover, the higher the salary level in a region, the lower the flexibility of companies regarding qualification requirements in recruitment and the weaker employers’ willingness to invest in developing employees without experience. In this context, many young specialists with high ambitions find it increasingly difficult to get a job, despite the record‑low unemployment rate—read: “despite the so‑called ‘shortage of personnel for the economy’.” For reference: The Index is calculated as the number of vacancies in STEM professions per 10,000 economically active people in a region. The data for the analysis are provided by the online recruitment platform HeadHunter (hh.ru) and include information on 800,000 vacancies published or extended in December 2025, 69,000 of which are classified as STEM professions (8.6%).
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Among them is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the additional vocational education system to assess its alignment with the tasks of ensuring Russia's technological leadership, shared Kaluga Region Governor and State Council Commission Chairman Vladislav Shapsha. The government has decided to scale up the experience of regions in implementing AI. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko: "The regions already have successful experience and results in deploying the technology: today AI helps manage traffic flows, monitor law and order, safety, and cleanliness in cities. Despite the specific differences among RF regions, some tasks in regional governance are typical. Therefore, it is important for regions to exchange experiences." The Russian Export Center presented the 2025 ranking of regional export support centers at the All-Russian conference "Made in Russia. Chosen Worldwide," held in Kazan. Among the leaders with the most effective export support systems for SMEs are regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) - Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, and Novosibirsk Region. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of Yakutia Aisen Nikolaev met with Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Alexander Novak on State Council Commission "Energy" issues, chaired by the governor. The key issue was increasing labor productivity in the energy sector. Tomsk Region Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov discussed creating advanced drugs for tumor therapy at a research center in Tomsk Region - the Oncology Research Institute of Tomsk National Medical Research Center. Key topics included providing the site with infrastructure to implement a project for developing and producing biotechnological drugs, including mRNA vaccines. Tomsk Region is creating a chemical cluster and developing competencies. Head of the Chemical Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Arthur Smirnov visited the Siberian Chemical Combine, Siberian Titan, Engineering Chemical-Technological Center, Ilmenit, National Gas Company, and Tomsk State University. With region head Vladimir Mazur, they discussed developing the Russian Chemical Industry Development Strategy until 2035 (led by the region). Physicists from Tomsk State University and the Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed an innovative material for food packaging. The new polypropylene film effectively suppresses the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi on its surface, destroying nearly 100% of microorganisms. There are no domestic analogs on the market yet. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov held a State Council Commission meeting on technological leadership. The key topic was assessing the effectiveness of tax support measures for R&D sector organizations. This instruction was previously given by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin following a strategic session on the science development model. Students at Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology in Krasnoyarsk have developed an innovative tool for automatic correction of space images. The development will improve the accuracy of satellite data in environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry, and urban planning. Republic of Tatarstan Young scientists from KNRTU-KAI have invented an innovative method for producing penographite — a next-generation carbon material that significantly increases the electrical conductivity of supercapacitor electrodes. This will enable compact and lightweight power sources for future technologies. Nizhny Novgorod Region NSTU has patented a unique software suite for managing industrial robots. The program is aimed at production facilities requiring automation of gripping, moving, and positioning parts and products of various configurations. The development ensures independence from foreign software suppliers. Perm Krai A heavy-class Proton-M launch vehicle with the Elektro-L No. 5 spacecraft lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The first stage included six RD-276 engines manufactured in the PriKama region at Proton-PM JSC. It was these engines that lifted the 700-ton rocket off the ground and helped it overcome gravity, said Governor Dmitry Makhonin. Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeev discussed prospects for the development of Vladimir's Akron plant, which has joined ROSNANO Corporation, with the head of the state corporation Sergei Kulikov. The enterprise is Russia's largest producer of acrylic dispersions and plans to modernize and continue implementing innovative technologies. Arkhangelsk Region Sevmashvtuz and the Severodvinsk Shipbuilding and Mechanical Engineering College (which trains specialists for the defense-industrial complex) are developing cooperation with St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, adopting the experience of its scientific-educational cluster. The governor of Arkhangelsk Region, Alexander Tsybulsky, visited the production sites of the St. Petersburg university. Irkutsk Region A large-scale modernization of the machine tool fleet has been completed at the Irkutsk Heavy Machine Building Plant (which manufactures equipment for mining enterprises). As a result, the production of industrial equipment has increased 1.6 times. Developing in-house competencies in machine building and import substitution are priorities of the region's industrial policy, shared Governor Igor Kobzev. Photo by https://ru.freepik.com [~DETAIL_TEXT] => President Vladimir Putin has approved a list of instructions following the State Council meeting on personnel training for the economy. Among them is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the additional vocational education system to assess its alignment with the tasks of ensuring Russia's technological leadership, shared Kaluga Region Governor and State Council Commission Chairman Vladislav Shapsha. The government has decided to scale up the experience of regions in implementing AI. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko: "The regions already have successful experience and results in deploying the technology: today AI helps manage traffic flows, monitor law and order, safety, and cleanliness in cities. Despite the specific differences among RF regions, some tasks in regional governance are typical. Therefore, it is important for regions to exchange experiences." The Russian Export Center presented the 2025 ranking of regional export support centers at the All-Russian conference "Made in Russia. Chosen Worldwide," held in Kazan. Among the leaders with the most effective export support systems for SMEs are regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) - Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, and Novosibirsk Region. Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of Yakutia Aisen Nikolaev met with Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Alexander Novak on State Council Commission "Energy" issues, chaired by the governor. The key issue was increasing labor productivity in the energy sector. Tomsk Region Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov discussed creating advanced drugs for tumor therapy at a research center in Tomsk Region - the Oncology Research Institute of Tomsk National Medical Research Center. Key topics included providing the site with infrastructure to implement a project for developing and producing biotechnological drugs, including mRNA vaccines. Tomsk Region is creating a chemical cluster and developing competencies. Head of the Chemical Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Arthur Smirnov visited the Siberian Chemical Combine, Siberian Titan, Engineering Chemical-Technological Center, Ilmenit, National Gas Company, and Tomsk State University. With region head Vladimir Mazur, they discussed developing the Russian Chemical Industry Development Strategy until 2035 (led by the region). Physicists from Tomsk State University and the Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed an innovative material for food packaging. The new polypropylene film effectively suppresses the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi on its surface, destroying nearly 100% of microorganisms. There are no domestic analogs on the market yet. Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov held a State Council Commission meeting on technological leadership. The key topic was assessing the effectiveness of tax support measures for R&D sector organizations. This instruction was previously given by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin following a strategic session on the science development model. Students at Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology in Krasnoyarsk have developed an innovative tool for automatic correction of space images. The development will improve the accuracy of satellite data in environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry, and urban planning. Republic of Tatarstan Young scientists from KNRTU-KAI have invented an innovative method for producing penographite — a next-generation carbon material that significantly increases the electrical conductivity of supercapacitor electrodes. This will enable compact and lightweight power sources for future technologies. Nizhny Novgorod Region NSTU has patented a unique software suite for managing industrial robots. The program is aimed at production facilities requiring automation of gripping, moving, and positioning parts and products of various configurations. The development ensures independence from foreign software suppliers. Perm Krai A heavy-class Proton-M launch vehicle with the Elektro-L No. 5 spacecraft lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The first stage included six RD-276 engines manufactured in the PriKama region at Proton-PM JSC. It was these engines that lifted the 700-ton rocket off the ground and helped it overcome gravity, said Governor Dmitry Makhonin. Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeev discussed prospects for the development of Vladimir's Akron plant, which has joined ROSNANO Corporation, with the head of the state corporation Sergei Kulikov. The enterprise is Russia's largest producer of acrylic dispersions and plans to modernize and continue implementing innovative technologies. Arkhangelsk Region Sevmashvtuz and the Severodvinsk Shipbuilding and Mechanical Engineering College (which trains specialists for the defense-industrial complex) are developing cooperation with St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, adopting the experience of its scientific-educational cluster. The governor of Arkhangelsk Region, Alexander Tsybulsky, visited the production sites of the St. Petersburg university. Irkutsk Region A large-scale modernization of the machine tool fleet has been completed at the Irkutsk Heavy Machine Building Plant (which manufactures equipment for mining enterprises). As a result, the production of industrial equipment has increased 1.6 times. Developing in-house competencies in machine building and import substitution are priorities of the region's industrial policy, shared Governor Igor Kobzev. 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President Vladimir Putin has approved a list of instructions following the State Council meeting on personnel training for the economy. Among them is conducting a comprehensive analysis of the additional vocational education system to assess its alignment with the tasks of ensuring Russia's technological leadership, shared Kaluga Region Governor and State Council Commission Chairman Vladislav Shapsha.
The government has decided to scale up the experience of regions in implementing AI. Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko: "The regions already have successful experience and results in deploying the technology: today AI helps manage traffic flows, monitor law and order, safety, and cleanliness in cities. Despite the specific differences among RF regions, some tasks in regional governance are typical. Therefore, it is important for regions to exchange experiences."
The Russian Export Center presented the 2025 ranking of regional export support centers at the All-Russian conference "Made in Russia. Chosen Worldwide," held in Kazan. Among the leaders with the most effective export support systems for SMEs are regions of the Association of Innovative Regions of Russia (AIRR) - Bashkortostan, Tatarstan, and Novosibirsk Region.
Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Head of Yakutia Aisen Nikolaev met with Deputy Chairman of the Russian Government Alexander Novak on State Council Commission "Energy" issues, chaired by the governor. The key issue was increasing labor productivity in the energy sector.
Tomsk Region Russian Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov discussed creating advanced drugs for tumor therapy at a research center in Tomsk Region - the Oncology Research Institute of Tomsk National Medical Research Center. Key topics included providing the site with infrastructure to implement a project for developing and producing biotechnological drugs, including mRNA vaccines.
Tomsk Region is creating a chemical cluster and developing competencies. Head of the Chemical Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Arthur Smirnov visited the Siberian Chemical Combine, Siberian Titan, Engineering Chemical-Technological Center, Ilmenit, National Gas Company, and Tomsk State University. With region head Vladimir Mazur, they discussed developing the Russian Chemical Industry Development Strategy until 2035 (led by the region).
Physicists from Tomsk State University and the Institute of Strength Physics and Materials Science of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed an innovative material for food packaging. The new polypropylene film effectively suppresses the growth of pathogenic bacteria and fungi on its surface, destroying nearly 100% of microorganisms. There are no domestic analogs on the market yet.
Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov held a State Council Commission meeting on technological leadership. The key topic was assessing the effectiveness of tax support measures for R&D sector organizations. This instruction was previously given by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin following a strategic session on the science development model.
Students at Reshetnev Siberian State University of Science and Technology in Krasnoyarsk have developed an innovative tool for automatic correction of space images. The development will improve the accuracy of satellite data in environmental monitoring, agriculture, forestry, and urban planning.
Republic of Tatarstan Young scientists from KNRTU-KAI have invented an innovative method for producing penographite — a next-generation carbon material that significantly increases the electrical conductivity of supercapacitor electrodes. This will enable compact and lightweight power sources for future technologies.
Nizhny Novgorod Region NSTU has patented a unique software suite for managing industrial robots. The program is aimed at production facilities requiring automation of gripping, moving, and positioning parts and products of various configurations. The development ensures independence from foreign software suppliers.
Perm Krai A heavy-class Proton-M launch vehicle with the Elektro-L No. 5 spacecraft lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The first stage included six RD-276 engines manufactured in the PriKama region at Proton-PM JSC. It was these engines that lifted the 700-ton rocket off the ground and helped it overcome gravity, said Governor Dmitry Makhonin.
Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeev discussed prospects for the development of Vladimir's Akron plant, which has joined ROSNANO Corporation, with the head of the state corporation Sergei Kulikov. The enterprise is Russia's largest producer of acrylic dispersions and plans to modernize and continue implementing innovative technologies.
Arkhangelsk Region Sevmashvtuz and the Severodvinsk Shipbuilding and Mechanical Engineering College (which trains specialists for the defense-industrial complex) are developing cooperation with St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University, adopting the experience of its scientific-educational cluster. The governor of Arkhangelsk Region, Alexander Tsybulsky, visited the production sites of the St. Petersburg university.
Irkutsk Region A large-scale modernization of the machine tool fleet has been completed at the Irkutsk Heavy Machine Building Plant (which manufactures equipment for mining enterprises). As a result, the production of industrial equipment has increased 1.6 times. Developing in-house competencies in machine building and import substitution are priorities of the region's industrial policy, shared Governor Igor Kobzev.
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