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Alexei Dyumin attended an expanded meeting of the State Council Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values

2026-04-23T15:20:32+04:00

Taking part in the meeting were Chairman of the State Council Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova, and representatives of the Presidential Executive Office, the Federation Council, the State Duma, other federal bodies of authority, regions, cultural and scientific institutions, as well as public associations.

The meeting launched the preparation of a State Council meeting scheduled to be held in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, announced by the President, which will be devoted to the preservation of Russia’s historical and cultural heritage.

Alexei Dyumin stated that the preservation of Russia’s historical and cultural heritage was an integral part of efforts to strengthen the traditional spiritual and moral values of the peoples of Russia, preserve their integrity and ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity, and also rally them in their service to the Fatherland.

The Presidential Aide noted that based on the results of its preliminary work, the Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values has outlined a number of key areas for its work, including the preservation of cultural heritage, small cities, historic and documentary heritage, the intangible heritage of the peoples of Russia (folklore, rituals, customs, and folk crafts), and historical memory. Taken together, they constitute the cultural code of Russia. Alexei Dyumin added that it was also necessary to coordinate decisions to not only preserve but also develop and promote it.

Chairman of the Commission Mikhail Razvozhayev reported on its performance and also called for improving legislation on the protection of cultural heritage and historical settlements and addressing the problem of the shortage of professional restorers.

Olga Lyubimova spoke about the Culture Ministry’s tasks of preserving historical and cultural heritage. She said that the Ministry and other cultural establishments focused on preserving the country’s cultural sovereignty and strengthening traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, and that these efforts will be continued at the systemic level.

Presidential Aide Dmitry Mironov visited Uzbekistan

2026-04-17T19:39:50+04:00

On April 17, a delegation of the Russian Federation Presidential Executive Office headed by Presidential Aide Dmitry Mironov visited Tashkent.

Negotiations were held with representatives of the government authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The two sides exchanged information on the state policy directions concerning combatting corruption, on regulatory environment innovations in this sphere, and on the prospects for strengthening practical bilateral collaboration.

Following the talks, Chief of the Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate Maxim Travnikov and Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan Akmal Burkhanov signed a memorandum of understanding between the Directorate and the Agency.

Particular attention was drawn to the significance of cooperation within international anti-corruption frameworks, in light of Uzbekistan’s plans to host the 12^th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2027, which sets forth the direction and model of interaction between the states parties in combatting corruption.

The dialogue has demonstrated a convergence of views on many fundamental issues, including the assertion that corruption undermines the rule of law, hinders economic development of states, and adversely affects the moral fabric of society.

Yelena Yampolskaya presented the first prototypes of national uniforms for school and university students taking part in international academic Olympiads

2026-04-17T18:00:49+04:00

The first prototypes of national uniforms being developed for Russian school and university students taking part in international scientific and educational Olympiads were presented at Lomonosov Moscow State University. The presentation took place during the opening ceremony of the 60^th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad.

Presidential Adviser Yelena Yampolskaya welcomed the guests at the presentation and said that the creation of a national uniform is the result of efforts by the Council for the Development and Promotion of a New Russian Style in the Public Space, which she chairs. The Council was established on the instructions of the President under the auspices of the Russia National Centre.

According to Yelena Yampolskaya, the designs presented form part of a formal line that will serve as the basis of the representative wardrobe for Russian national teams at international competitions. She noted that no standard unform had previously been created for Russian teams. Moreover, Russia is the first country to have conceived such an initiative, the Presidential Adviser said.

Yelena Yampolskaya added that the initiative has been implemented through the Council, with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Specialists from Kosygin Russian State University also took part in developing the national uniform.

The Presidential Adviser emphasised the importance of the uniform in giving additional confidence to school and university students representing Russia at international competitions, helping them feel part of a single team called Russia.

In conclusion, Yelena Yampolskaya outlined plans to develop a casual line of the national uniform. She expressed hope that work on the uniform would be completed this year, enabling Russian teams to wear the new outfits as early as next year.

Seminar-conference on implementing State Ethnic Policy Strategy

2026-04-10T21:13:22+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District Igor Burenkov held a district seminar-conference devoted to the practice and tasks of the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in implementing the State Ethnic Policy Strategy.

The meeting was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov, Head of the Chuvash Republic Oleg Nikolayev, deputy governors and representatives of regional government bodies, expert communities, and public organisations, as well as members of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations Vladimir Ivanov and Anna Polezhayeva.

Matters pertaining to interethnic relations and the situation in each region within the district were discussed.

Emphasis was placed on the implementation of the President’s instructions to the top officials of the constituent entities within the Volga Federal District, specifically with regard to the necessity of completing without delay the drafting of plans and amendments to strategic planning documents and state programmes. This entails ensuring the alignment of goals, tasks, priorities, target indicators, and other provisions of the new State Ethnic Policy Strategy for the period up to 2036, and of instructions designed to enhance the efficacy of the implementation of state ethnic policy at the local level.

Following the meeting, appropriate decisions were adopted.

Pursuant to the President’s instruction, seminar-conferences are held annually in each federal district.

Alexei Dyumin attends State Council Energy Commission meeting

2026-04-03T13:26:40+04:00

A meeting of the State Council Commission on Energy was held as part of the Energoprom 2026 Kazan International Electric Power Forum.

Taking part in the meeting were Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin, via videoconference; Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Chairman of the State Council Commission on Energy Aisen Nikolayev; Head of the Republic of Tatarstan and Chairman of the State Council Commission on Infrastructure for Life Rustam Minnikhanov; Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev; representatives of the Presidential Executive Office and other federal government agencies, regions, businesses, and experts.

The meeting participants addressed issues related to ensuring technological sovereignty and technological leadership in the energy sector, the development of domestic power engineering, and the progress of the New Nuclear and Energy Technologies national project.

In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin noted that the global energy sector was undergoing a profound transformation, with the structure of the energy balance changing.

“Building on traditional fuel and energy technologies, as well as nuclear and renewable energy, it is essential to advance hydrogen and other promising solutions while maintaining a balanced approach. The key objective is to transit from a demand-driven model, focused primarily on meeting current needs, to an economy oriented toward long-term demand planning and broader technological accessibility for new categories of consumers. This transition requires systemic measures aimed at attracting investment into the sector, improving production efficiency, accelerating digitalisation, and minimising the burden on end users,” the State Council Secretary said.

Alexei Dyumin also emphasised that power engineering was a backbone industry – its sustainable and accelerated development is not merely important but essential for the energy sector, forming the foundation of economic security and long-term growth.

“We face ambitious tasks: by 2042, we must commission nearly 88.5 GW of new generating capacity. The New Nuclear and Energy Technologies national project is already delivering results: the share of domestically produced equipment in the fuel and energy sector exceeds 80 percent and keeps growing. However, the pace must be intensified. Technological leadership in energy is not just a goal, but a prerequisite for the country’s overall progress,” Aisen Nikolayev stressed.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that Republic of Tatarstan was increasingly serving as a key platform for discussions on energy policy, reflecting strong recognition of the region’s infrastructure and industrial potential.

Sergei Tsivilev highlighted that, within the framework of a technological sovereignty model, a comprehensive inventory of existing energy technologies had been compiled, with specific energy companies assigned responsibility for each area.

“We also invite leading international companies to cooperate. We are open to all countries and businesses that share our views and principles. While some actors seek to assert dominance through weapons, thus advancing their interests whereas our approach is different: we aim to promote global development through cooperation to create technological sovereignty and energy equity,” the Energy Minister concluded.

Meeting of Russia’s Maritime Board

2026-03-31T20:10:46+04:00

A meeting of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation was held in Moscow.

It was chaired by Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev.

Comprehensive assessment of Russia’s national security in the sphere of maritime activities and proposals to ensure it were discussed.

It was noted that the global military political environment is marked by the erosion of international law and increasing threats to Russia’s national security, including those originating from the maritime sphere. In response to these challenges, particular emphasis was placed on ensuring adequate funding for the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Navy until 2050 and on completing the naval shipbuilding programme. Additional measures were proposed to expand the production capacity of shipyards, modernise facilities, and carry out their technical upgrade and modernisation. Ensuring the production of domestically manufactured marine components was also considered.

The discussion addressed measures to enhance navigation safety along strategically important sea routes. In the context of building a new international transport and logistics architecture based on safe and sustainable routes, instructions were issued to develop a comprehensive project titled Development of the Arctic and the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. The Maritime Board expects that its implementation will facilitate comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic and the Russian Far East, the expansion of cargo base and domestic, international, and transit transportation of goods and passengers along the country’s coastline.

In addition, the Board identified priority areas for research, development and engineering of modern ships and vessels, and the creation of advanced marine technology, equipment, and advanced solutions for the development of the World ocean resources and spaces.

Meeting of the Supervisory Board of the National Centre for Historical Memory

2026-03-27T15:30:06+04:00

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko chaired a meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Presidential National Centre for Historical Memory.

The participating officials reviewed the performance of the National Centre for Historical Memory in 2025. Over the course of the year, the Centre established itself as a recognised communications platform for the preservation of historical memory and a developer of a proactive historical security strategy. A key focus was on preserving the historical truth about the genocide of the Soviet people by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Great Patriotic War, as a crucial factor in fostering public rejection of Nazism. In addition, during the 80^th anniversary year of Victory, the Centre concentrated on the unity of the front and home front, the liberation mission of the Red Army, and on upholding Russia’s position in the international arena as a victorious nation.

The meeting approved the development strategy and priority areas for the National Centre for Historical Memory for 2026. The key components of this strategy include the development of an expert component, the establishment of a national school of historical memory, the creation of a unified historical space, and the formation of a verified resource base, including publicly accessible content ready for use across a range of formats.

A clear indication of the Centre’s effectiveness was the Government’s decision to grant it the authority to act as the national operator for perpetuating the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Soviet people, and to implement intergovernmental agreements on military graves.

In order to fulfil its functions as the national operator for perpetuating the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Soviet people, and to meet the Russian Federation’s obligations under intergovernmental agreements on military graves, plans have been agreed for the establishment of the Centre’s branches in Russia’s federal districts.

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The National Centre for Historical Memory under the President of the Russian Federation was established by Executive Order No. 817 of November 2, 2023, with the aim of preserving and protecting traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, culture, and historical memory, as well as implementing socially significant projects and initiatives. Yelena Malysheva has been appointed as its head.

Meeting of Russia’s Maritime Board

2026-03-26T14:27:27+04:00

Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev chaired a meeting of Russia’s Maritime Board on ensuring safe navigation in strategic communication areas.

The meeting participants focused on additional measures to neutralise terrorist threats to vessels transiting from Russian ports. The proposed measures are aimed at ensuring Russia’s sovereign rights in the World Ocean, free navigation and the protection of vessels registered under the flag of the Russian Federation.

The meeting also discussed the effectiveness of interaction of ship owners and operators with seaport administrations and the Navy, primarily in the Sea of Azov and Black Sea basin and the Baltic Maritime Zone, and formulated tasks of strengthening control over vessels transporting cargo in Russia’s interests.

Special attention was given at the meeting to the situation following the terrorist attack on the Arctic Metagaz LNG carrier, which was sailing in the Mediterranean Sea under the Russian flag. The participants highlighted the importance of establishing the causes and identifying the culprits responsible for damaging the tanker, adding that it is important to use the evidence to formulate Russia’s position that under international law liability for damages lies with the aggressor.

They also recommended establishing cooperation with the coastal states on the Mediterranean Sea to jointly address the consequences of the terrorist attack and prevent an environmental disaster.

Maria Lvova-Belova and Russian Theatre Union launch Giving Warmth 2026

2026-04-02T18:07:46+04:00

The Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights, Maria Lvova-Belova, together with representatives of the Russian Theatre Union, has launched this year’s nationwide Giving Warmth campaign, timed to coincide with World Theatre Day.

Giving Warmth is a national initiative that has been running since 2023, organised by the Federal Youth Centre with the support of the Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights and regional children’s commissioners. Volunteers hand out leaflets in public spaces to inform children about places where they can spend their free time in meaningful and productive ways (such as youth centres, cultural centres, clubs, and local landmarks) while also raising awareness of the risks associated with spending time online. The initiative has proved highly popular, bringing together over 40,000 participants from all regions of Russia. The Russian Theatre Union (RTU) joined the March 2026 edition as a partner.

In Gorky Park, Moscow, Maria Lvova-Belova, alongside founder and artistic director of the Children’s Musical Theatre of Young Actors Alexander Fyodorov and a theatre and film actor, Vladislav Miller, who chairs the RTU’s Youth Council, spoke with local teenagers. The young people were given badges and leaflets listing places where they can enjoy quality free time.

The RTU’s Chairman, actor and director Vladimir Mashkov, noted that the Giving Warmth initiative helps children discover what theatre has to offer. He explained that theatre is a place where teenagers can explore their talents, make friends, learn to better understand others, and grow in self-confidence.

The Giving Warmth campaign will run in all regions of the Russian Federation until March 29. The Russian Theatre Union is taking part in the initiative in 20 regions, including Moscow, the Bryansk, Kirov, Nizhny Novgorod, Novgorod, Novosibirsk and Ryazan regions, and the Donetsk People’s Republic.

Maria Lvova-Belova made a working visit to St Petersburg

2026-03-23T19:50:33+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova paid a working visit to St Petersburg. During the visit, she met with regional Governor Alexander Beglov, joined street service specialists in engaging with teenagers at a shopping centre, and held private meetings with local residents.

One of the topics discussed during the meeting with the Governor was supporting adolescents registered with various social services. The Commissioner and Alexander Beglov agreed that St Petersburg will be among ten pilot regions for the Pereprava project, aimed at assisting at-risk youth.

The Pereprava project will be implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, the Federal Centre for the Development of Adolescent Socialisation Programmes under the Centre for the Protection of Children’s Rights and Interests, and relevant regional authorities. St Petersburg already has extensive experience in working with adolescents, with the KONTAKT City Centre for Social Programmes and the Prevention of Antisocial Phenomena Among Youth and the St Basil the Great Centre operating in the city.

Responding to journalists’ questions, Maria Lvova-Belova explained that the Pereprava project is designed to support not only teenagers, but also their families. The initiative will focus on digital safety and the development of infrastructure, including youth centres, street services, daycare facilities for children with disabilities, and parent clubs. Emphasis will also be placed on responsible employment, career guidance for adolescents, and specialist training.

Together with Director of the Federal Adolescent Centre Alexei Petrov and representatives of the KONTAKT City Centre, Maria Lvova-Belova took part in a street social work service visit with teenagers and engaged with children at one of the city’s shopping malls.

The Commissioner highlighted that the goal of the Pereprava project is to leverage the regional adolescent support system to implement early prevention practices, addressing challenges faced by teenagers at an initial stage and preventing their escalation.

Maria Lvova-Belova also visited the Malenkaya Mama women’s crisis support centre, where she held personal meetings with families.

Meeting of the Council for Interethnic Relations Presidium

2026-03-13T19:42:17+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov chaired a meeting of the Presidium of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations.

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov opened the meeting of the Presidium of the Council by outlining the key trends in the state ethnic policy over the past year and describing the current situation in interethnic relations.

It was noted that the country is entering a new phase with the adoption of the new State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2036.

The Government of the Russian Federation, regional authorities, and local self-government bodies are tasked to promptly complete the preparation of specific action plans for its implementation in 2026–2028, taking into account the current situation, objectives, and challenges.

The main item on the agenda of the Presidium meeting was the Council’s participation in the 2026 Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia, announced by President Vladimir Putin at the Russia National Centre on February 5. This is the Council’s most important initiative, which holds strategic significance for the country’s further progress and the strengthening of the Russian nation. Reports were heard on the participation of the Council’s organisations in the Year’s events, followed by a substantive discussion.

Further on, the members of the Council Presidium considered the issue of scientific support for the implementation of the state national policy of the Russian Federation. The Scientific Council of the Russian Academy of Sciences on Complex Problems of Ethnicity and Interethnic Relations is expected to play a key role in this regard. A Co-Chair of the Council, member of the Academy of Sciences Valery Tishkov, provided an update on the organisation of this work in the current year.

In addition, pursuant to the President’s instructions following meetings of the Council for Interethnic Relations, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the Russian Academy of Sciences have been assigned specific tasks to develop and implement a programme of scientific research dedicated to studying the ethnocultural diversity of Russian society and strengthening еру Russian national identity, as well as a comprehensive Programme of Scientific Research related to the multidisciplinary ethnographic study of the state-forming Russian people. Relevant reports were heard.

During the meeting, the Presidium approved the new composition of the Council’s commissions. The importance of actively involving representatives of regional and municipal authorities, public associations, and the scientific and expert community in their work was emphasised.

At the conclusion of the meeting, a decision was made to launch the 2026 competition for the Russia President’s Prize for Contributions to Strengthening the Unity of the Russian Nation.

Following the meeting, relevant decisions were adopted.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired the first meeting of the Expert Group on Bioeconomy

2026-03-12T18:43:00+04:00

Aide to the President, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired the first meeting of the Expert Group on Bioeconomy. The group operates under the interdepartmental working group on climate change and sustainable development (IWG).

The Expert Group was created following discussions at the 44^th meeting of the interdepartmental working group on climate change and sustainable development. Its first session brought together representatives from federal executive bodies, scientific organisations, and the business community.

The meeting discussed the relation between the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity and bioeconomy, in particular, issues of regulating access to biological resources and ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from biodiversity, both internationally and domestically. The experts identified specific areas where a coordinated national position and improvements to the regulatory framework are required.

The meeting concluded with an examination of current international cooperation in the area of bioeconomy and opportunities for its advancement, particularly within the BRICS and G20 frameworks.

Yelena Yampolskaya announced the launch of the second season of the Native Toy national competition

2026-03-14T13:28:55+04:00

A meeting of the Organising Committee for the Native Toy national competition, aimed at developing games and toys for preschool education, took place at the Russia National Centre.

The event marked the launch of the second season of the competition, implemented by the Russian Znaniye Society jointly with the Movement of the First public-and-state movement of children and youth at the President’s instruction.

Yelena Yampolskaya announced that, in accordance with the President’s instruction, the second season of the nationwide competition would be a targeted initiative focused on the development of games and toys for preschool education. The initiative forms part of a broader set of measures aimed at effectively addressing educational challenges in preschool institutions. The measures were developed by the Presidential Executive Office together with the Ministry of Education, and approved by the President.

According to Yelena Yampolskaya, the competition is intended to encourage the creation of engaging and up-to-date games and toys rooted in traditional Russian spiritual and moral values.

The key update for the second season is the introduction of a new competition format that includes three categories corresponding to different stages of product development, from initial ideas to prototypes and finished games and toys.

The thematic areas of the competition remain unchanged: Family and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values; Technological Breakthrough; History and Culture of Russia; and Heroes of the 21st Century. This year, an additional category has been introduced, Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

Individuals aged 14 and older, as well as creative teams and organisations, are eligible to participate by submitting their ideas, prototypes, or completed projects for games and toys.

Winners will have their products featured in the Ministry of Education’s list of recommended equipment for kindergartens and receive assistance with promotion as well as other incentives. Finalists will also receive support: their projects will be added to a special bank of ideas and prototypes, from which they may be launched into production, with appropriate rewards provided to the creators. Finished games and toys may also be included in a register of verified and recommended products bearing the Native Toy label.

The results of the competition are expected to be announced in October 2026 at a games and toys festival and an industry exhibition.

Ruslan Edelgeriev chaired the inaugural meeting of the Expert Group on Low-Emission and Digital Technologies in Energy

2026-03-12T18:20:45+04:00

The group operates as part of the broader interdepartmental working group on climate change and sustainable development under the Presidential Executive Office.

The meeting brought together representatives from key ministries and agencies, the business sector, and leading figures from the scientific community for a substantive exchange of views. Discussions focused on strategically important aspects of ensuring technological sovereignty and modernising the energy sector.

The meeting participants conducted a comprehensive expert-level review of the key issues on the agenda. In particular, a joint report from the Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Energy outlined the principal challenges and barriers to low-emission and digital development within the domestic fuel and energy sector. Building on this, representatives from the Ministry of Energy detailed current government policy aimed at stimulating, supporting, and implementing advanced technological solutions in the industry. Speakers from the Ministry of Industry and Trade then presented a comprehensive analysis of the most promising and in-demand innovations for the sector, with a particular focus on development pathways in the context of limited financial resources.

Summing up the results of the discussion, the Presidential Aide emphasised the need for a systemic approach to overcoming the challenges identified. He instructed that the full range of issues raised concerning the technological development of Russia’s fuel and energy sector be formally recorded in the minutes. These materials will serve as the foundation for in-depth analytical work and the development of targeted solutions at future expert group meetings.

Commentary by Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov on the telephone conversation between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the United States Donald Trump

2026-03-10T16:11:37+04:00

Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov: This evening, a telephone conversation took place between the Presidents of Russia and the United States.

Donald Trump telephoned Vladimir Putin to discuss a number of highly important issues related to the current international situation. Naturally, particular attention was given to the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran, as well as to the ongoing trilateral negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement involving representatives of the United States.

I would note at the outset that the conversation was businesslike, frank and constructive, as is typically the case in dialogue between the Russian and American leaders. They had not spoken by telephone for quite some time; their previous conversation took place at the end of December 2025. Today’s call, incidentally, lasted about an hour. The US President noted that, as previously agreed, such contacts should take place on a regular basis, and both leaders confirmed that they are ready for this.

The President of Russia set out a number of considerations aimed at achieving a prompt political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian conflict, including in light of the contacts he has recently held with leaders of the Gulf states, with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian and with the leaders of several other countries.

For his part, the US President shared his assessment of developments in the context of the ongoing US-Israeli operation. I would note that a very substantive – and, I believe, useful – exchange of views took place on this matter.

President Trump once again expressed interest in bringing the conflict in Ukraine to an end as soon as possible by achieving a ceasefire that would open the way to a long-term settlement.

On our side, a positive assessment was given of the mediation efforts undertaken by Donald Trump’s team and by him personally.

An assessment was also provided of the current situation along the line of contact, where Russian forces are advancing successfully. As was noted, this is a factor that should compel the Kiev regime to finally move towards a negotiated settlement of the conflict.

The leaders also touched upon the issue of Venezuela, primarily in the context of the situation on the global oil market.

Overall, I would reiterate that the conversation was highly substantive and will undoubtedly have practical significance for further cooperation between the two countries across various areas of international policy.

Meeting of Russia’s Maritime Board Presidium

2026-03-06T19:09:18+04:00

Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev chaired a meeting of the Russian Maritime Board Presidium.

The discussion focused on matters pertaining to the improvement of procedures for conducting underwater inspections of vessels. Particular attention was paid to territorial and climatic characteristics of Russia’s seaports and the intensity of vessel traffic entering them.

Furthermore, the meeting participants reviewed matters concerning the coordination of activities among government authorities and organisations in formulating and implementing a unified state policy in the field of diving.

Following the discussion, it was proposed to establish an Interdepartmental Commission for Diving under the Maritime Board. The commission’s mandate will include developing proposals of a regulatory, organisational, economic, scientific, and technical nature aimed at advancing and refining diving practices. This encompasses medical support and social protection for divers and medical personnel involved in providing medical care to divers.

The commission will also be tasked with formulating proposals for a unified scientific and technical policy regarding diving when it comes to organising scientific research, developing diving and hyperbaric equipment and technologies, training specialists, enhancing educational and industrial infrastructure, and fostering international cooperation in this area.

Meeting of Interdepartmental Commission on Historical Education

2026-03-03T21:23:15+04:00

Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky chaired a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Historical Education.

Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov, Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov, and Head of the Federal Service for the Supervision of Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor) Anzor Muzayev presented reports on changes to the state final examinations in history and social studies.

Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov announced the introduction of an oral history examination for all ninth-grade students prior to the main state exam. He also noted that the new exam is scheduled for implementation in the 2027–2028 academic year and will be conducted as a state final examination admission test in January through April.

Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov announced an expansion of university programmes and specialisations that will accept the Unified State Exam in history as an entrance examination. This year, the number of such programmes will increase to 43, including fields such as international and public policy, journalism, law, legal studies, advertising, public relations, and others.

Head of Rosobrnadzor Anzor Muzayev also announced upcoming pilot testing of these innovations in certain regions, with a feedback from the teaching community.

Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky noted that these measures are being implemented in response to the Presidential instruction to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition for both students and teachers from the social studies exam to history examination.

Following the meeting, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, and Rosobrnadzor were instructed to conduct a broad information outreach to teachers and parents.

The meeting participants also discussed issues of Russian-Belarusian cooperation in history education. Head of the Presidential Directorate for State Humanitarian Policy Vladimir Bocharnikov reported on the results of joint work and outlined plans for further collaboration with Belarusian partners on the mutual evaluation and review of history textbooks, as well as efforts to preserve the memory of common heroes and historical figures.

Deputy Dean of the Faculty of History at Lomonosov Moscow State University Oksana Solopova presented a set of proposals on behalf of the Russian-Belarusian Expert Advisory Council on History, based on the results of the Council’s activities.

The participants also discussed the current state of history policy in post-Soviet countries and prospects for expanding cooperation in history education. Reports on these topics were presented by Vladimir Bocharnikov and Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov.

During the meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission, the participants also reviewed preparations for the 3^rd International Scientific and Practical Conference, Greater Altai – the Ancestral Homeland of the Turks, scheduled for September 2026 in Kazakhstan.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired a meeting of the expert group on the rational management of water resources for sustainable development

2026-02-13T17:01:34+04:00

Presidential Aide and Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired the sixth meeting of the expert group on the rational management of water resources for sustainable development, operating under the Interdepartmental Working Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief, the Foreign Ministry, the Federal Agency for Water Resources, the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources, the Water Problems Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Hydrometeorological Centre, and leading scientific organisations.

Participants discussed pressing issues related to water availability in the regions, as well as forecast assessments of river runoff in the Russian Federation.

Results of the second Presidential Foundation for Nature competition announced

2026-02-12T15:52:54+04:00

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko chaired a meeting of the Coordinating Committee for the Support of Environmental and Nature Conservation Projects, where a decision was made to allocate presidential grants for 2026.

A meeting to sum up the results of the second competition held by the Presidential Foundation for Nature took place at the site of the Primeval Russia festival, which received support following the first competition.

The winners will receive presidential grants totalling one billion rubles to implement 157 projects developed by ecologists, biologists, and specialists working in protected natural areas.

The supported initiatives are scheduled to launch on March 1, 2026, and encompass activities across 37 nature reserves, 24 national parks, and 45 other specially protected natural territories.

At the meeting, the committee also approved the regulations governing the 2027 competition. Applications will be accepted on September 1–30, 2026.

The Presidential Nature Fund was established on March 3, 2025. During its first year of operation, the fund has already held two competitions, allocating a total of two billion rubles to support 321 environmental and conservation projects.

Maria Lvova-Belova received citizens

2026-02-13T18:47:05+04:00

The Presidential Executive Office hosted a meeting between Presidential Commissioner for Human Rights Maria Lvova-Belova and parents in need of assistance for bringing their children back.

Attending the meeting were representatives of specialised ministries, judicial agencies, regional prosecutors’ offices and commissioners for children’s rights from seven regions. The officials reviewed the cases of five families.

A resident of Moscow wants her parental rights to be reinstated and to reunite with her two daughters. It was agreed that the authorities will help her obtain the required documents for reinstating her parental rights; she will also receive psychological counselling for strengthening her relationship with the children.

The Commissioner for Children’s Rights will support a young mother from the Republic of Crimea whom the authorities want to deprive of parental rights with regard to her elder son. Guardianship agencies decided that she cannot effectively raise her son due to her age and unstable financial and housing situation. Maria Lvova-Belova noted that it became possible to convince guardianship agencies to revise their decision; they will toss out their lawsuit on depriving the woman of her parental rights. The Commissioner will help reimburse the mother for the services of a legal attorney.

After visiting the Donetsk People’s Republic, the Commissioner for Children’s Rights monitors a situation with three sisters who have found themselves in an orphanage after their mother suffered a stroke and was taken to hospital. The father of the girls always lived with them but was not registered accordingly. To bring the children home, it was decided to help prove his fatherhood, draw up documents and provide payments, and to completely renovate their residence.

The authorities will help a mother form Smolensk to bring her son back from a guardian who is no longer authorised to act as such.