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Meeting of the Expert Commission on Teaching Russian Language and Literature

2026-09-08T16:45:48+04:00

Adviser to the President Yelena Yampolskaya chaired a regular meeting, held via videoconference, of the Expert Commission on Teaching the Russian Language and Literature devoted to the final stages of work on high school textbooks.

In her opening remarks, Presidential Adviser and Chair of the Council for State Policy on Promoting the Russian Language and Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation Yelena Yampolskaya announced that state textbooks on Russian language and literature for Grades 10 and 11 have been developed and undergone the required review.

The academic supervisors of the author teams who worked on the textbooks spoke at the meeting. It was noted that the textbooks had been developed in accordance with Russian teaching traditions, taking into account the interrelationship between education, enlightenment, and upbringing. Particular attention was paid to aspects that contribute to the development of schoolchildren’s personalities, broaden their cultural horizons, foster patriotic feelings, and cultivate an appreciation of the Russian language and Russian literature. It was also noted that electronic versions of the textbooks, as well as a unified digital resource for teaching Russian language and literature, are being developed to support teachers, parents, and students.

The phased introduction of state textbooks on Russian language and literature for grades 10 and 11 is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2027.

The expert commission comprising 89 language teachers (one representing each region of the country) is operating under the Presidential Council for State Policy on Promoting the Russian Language and Languages of the Peoples of the Russian Federation.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification

2026-08-29T18:26:36+04:00

Aide to the President and Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the events of the 17^th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which was held from 17 to 28 August in the capital of Mongolia.

In preparation for his visit to Ulan Bator, Ruslan Edelgeriyev held a series of working meetings on environmental issues in the Irkutsk Region. The main attention was focused on the conservation of Lake Baikal’s unique ecosystem, sustainable management of water resources and the cross-border aspects of environmental cooperation. The consultations were taken into account when preparing Russia’s position for negotiations with the Mongolian side.

On the sidelines of the conference, the President’s Aide took part in high-level events on the restoration of degraded land, enhancing resilience to droughts and improving financing mechanisms for environmental projects. He emphasised the need to direct international cooperation towards achieving specific practical results, taking into account the national features of each state.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev also held a number of meetings with representatives of Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Belarus and Turkiye. During his contacts with the leadership of the UNCCD Secretariat, the Russian side confirmed its readiness for further constructive cooperation and for promoting the Convention’s practice-oriented agenda.

For the first time, a pavilion of the Russian Federation was set up at the venue of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification. The pavilion showcased Russian approaches, technologies and practices in land restoration, soil conservation, sustainable agriculture, water resource management and ecosystem monitoring.

One of the practical results was the launch of the Russian hub for the international Business4Land initiative, which is intended to increase the involvement of Russian companies in projects for the sustainable management of land and water resources.

The Russian pavilion also hosted a meeting of the UNCCD Interregional Group Central Asia – Russia. Discussions touched on combatting land degradation and droughts, improving monitoring systems, applying modern technologies and further developing scientific cooperation.

Following the meetings, the parties outlined further steps to develop cooperation in the specified areas. The Mongolian side has proposed holding a joint event to mark the 30^th anniversary of Lake Baikal’s entry to the UNESCO World Heritage List, to be held at the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi this December.

Moreover, a number of countries and the UNCCD Secretariat have agreed to take part in the international conference Land Restoration and Drought Resilience: From Strategic Decisions to Practical Results, scheduled for October 30 at the Federal Scientific Centre for Agroecology, Integrated Land Reclamation and Protective Afforestation of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Volgograd.

Meeting of the interdepartmental working group on developing ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms

2026-08-27T20:50:43+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin chaired a regular meeting of the interdepartmental working group on developing ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms, held at the Presidential Executive Office.

Taking part in the discussion were Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev, Minister of Labour and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina, members of the interdepartmental working group, as well as the co-chairs and executive secretaries of the expert groups on introducing platform-based solutions in economic and social sectors.

The meeting focused on reports prepared by the expert groups on Finance and Transport and Logistics. Industry representatives assessed the current level of platformisation, presented models of industry transactions and their vision for the target state of platformisation, and outlined the main barriers to further development along with proposals for overcoming them.

The expert working groups on the platformisation of economic and social sectors were established on June 9, 2026, by decision of the interdepartmental working group. Their work covers 13 industry-specific and four cross-industry areas and brings together representatives of the business community, industry experts, and government officials.

Following the discussions, the expert groups will continue preparing comprehensive reports on platformisation in these areas. In particular, they will further develop target platformisation concepts and draw up roadmaps for addressing the development barriers identified.

The expert groups’ reports provide an important analytical contribution to the preparation of a national strategy for the development of digital platforms and the adoption of platform-based solutions across individual sectors of the economy and other areas through 2036. The strategy is being developed by the Russian Government in accordance with instructions issued by the President following the 29^th St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

The results of the expert groups’ work will be presented and discussed at Platform Economy Day in November 2026.

Alexei Dyumin took part in a meeting of the State Council Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values

2026-08-26T17:07:07+04:00

The meeting took place at the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum. This event formed part of the preparatory work for the forthcoming State Council meeting, scheduled for December, which will be dedicated to the preservation of Russia’s historical and cultural heritage in all its diversity, encompassing both material and spiritual values, as well as the nation’s historical and documentary heritage.

The Commission’s meeting was presided over by its chair, Governor of the City of Sevastopol Mikhail Razvozhayev. Also taking part in the meeting were Presidential Aide, Secretary of the State Council Alexei Dyumin, Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education and Culture Liliya Gumerova, First Deputy Minister of Culture Sergei Obryvalin, State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Culture Zhanna Alexeyeva, Human Rights Commissioner of the Russian Federation Yana Lantratova, Director of the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum Tatyana Rybkina, Director of the Vasily Polenov State Russian House of Folk Art Tamara Purtova, and Chairman of the Board of the Folk Arts and Crafts of Russia Association Alexander Drozhzhin, among others.

Alexei Dyumin underscored the importance of promoting Russian culture abroad. A significant role in this endeavour is assigned to the “Russian Houses” – Russian centres of science and culture operating in more than 70 countries. At present, these centres are facing significant difficulties in a number of states. In this connection, the Federal Agency for CIS Affairs, Compatriots Living Abroad and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo) has been instructed to reset and strengthen the work of the Russian Houses.

Chair of the Federation Council Committee on Science, Education and Culture Liliya Gumerova noted that Russia’s cultural legacy possesses unique cultural value and great educational significance, and that considerable progress has recently been achieved in preserving sites of cultural heritage, including through legislative measures. In 2022, the Federal Law on Intangible Ethnocultural Heritage was adopted. All regions are contributing to the federal state register of intangible ethnocultural heritage, which presently contains 90 entries. Among these are Tuvan throat singing (khoomei), Bashkir kurai, the technique of making Orenburg downy shawls, Kubachi gold embroidery, Dymkovo toys, and Yelets lace. In essence, they have received state-protected status and will never again be consigned to oblivion.

Deputy Minister of Culture Zhanna Alexeyeva emphasised that the most pressing state task at present is to instil in young people respect for the history of the Fatherland and to provide the younger generation with sound moral guidance.

Presidential Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova spoke about the development of the domestic children’s toy industry in the context of protecting traditional values and ensuring the country’s cultural security.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev held Forum of Best Practices for Combatting Desertification and Land Degradation

2026-08-12T22:13:56+04:00

Presidential Aide, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev held the First Forum of Best Practices for Combatting Desertification and Land Degradation ahead of the 17^th Conference of the Parties under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in countries suffering from severe drought and/or desertification, particularly across Africa.

Held between August 5 and 7, 2026, the event was timed to coincide with the 75^th birthday of the First President of Chechnya, Hero of Russia Akhmat-Khadzhi Kadyrov.

Representatives of federal and regional government institutions, the Russian Academy of Sciences, leading universities and research centres, environmental protection organisations and Russian companies took part in the forum. Participants discussed technology and reviewed performance in combating desertification and land degradation, restoring soil fertility and ecosystems, promoting protective afforestation and sustainable land use. The event included presentations of Russian solutions in satellite and geoinformation monitoring, spatial analytics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology and nature-like technology in soil rehabilitation. The opening ceremony included a tree-planting event, which took place with the support of the UN Global Compact National Network.

The forum served as a venue for signing several cooperation agreements between Kadyrov Chechen State University and the Nature and People Foundation, the UN Global Compact National Network, and the Federal Research Centre for Agroecology of the Russian Academy of Sciences. These agreements provide for undertaking joint research projects, educational programmes, exchanging scientific data and practices, as well as carrying out projects to monitor and prevent degradation and promote soil rehabilitation.

The forum produced proposals on replicating the most effective homegrown strategies and promoting closer interagency and scientific ties. Practices presented at the forum are expected to be used to define Russia’s position for the 17^th session of the Conference of the Parties under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification.

The outcomes of the first forum paved the way for the decision to continue holding events of this kind at Kadyrov Chechen State University, while also establishing a permanent platform for sharing best Russian practices in environmental protection and fighting climate change not only with Russian experts, but also with the international community.

Maria Lvova-Belova continues work to reunite children with their families

2026-08-17T18:26:20+04:00

A five-year-old boy has returned to Russia. In 2020, he remained with his father in Ukraine; for various reasons, his mother was unable to take him. In March 2026, she learned of the boy’s father’s death, and the Office of the Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights facilitated their reunification. Additionally, with the Office’s support, another mother was able to come to Russia to collect her daughter, and three more children were reunited with their relatives in Ukraine and Germany.

In Moscow, Maria Lvova-Belova, Chair of the Children’s Protection Fund, met with the children and accompanying adults. She reiterated that humanitarian efforts to reunite families are carried out at the instruction of the President, based on requests from parents or close relatives who have the necessary legal grounds, and with due consideration for the children’s interests and all the circumstances of each case.

Maria Lvova-Belova offered particular thanks to the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump, for her active involvement in reuniting children with their families and also acknowledged the support of the International Committee of the Red Cross.

In total, with the mediation of the Office of the Commissioner for Children’s Rights, 31 children from 23 families have been reunited with relatives in Russia, and 145 children from 118 families have been reunited with relatives in Ukraine and third countries. With the support of Melania Trump, 33 children have been reunited with their families in Russia, Ukraine and third countries.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev visits Azerbaijan

2026-07-29T15:21:51+04:00

Presidential Aide, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the third Retreat for the chairs of negotiating groups and heads of delegation of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and held several meetings with Azerbaijani officials.

Discussions focused on the architecture of the upcoming international climate change negotiations scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkiye, in November 2026.

In his remarks at the third Retreat for the chairs of negotiating groups and heads of delegation of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Ruslan Edelgeriyev drew the participants’ attention to the importance of recognising nations’ sovereign pathways towards decarbonisation. This recognition, he stressed, must give due regard to differences in national situations and strictly comply with the principle that obligations cannot be imposed on states in the framework of the climate process without their consent. He emphasised the inadmissibility of unilateral restrictions introduced under the pretext of fighting climate change.

The Presidential Aide also held consultations with the delegation of the Republic of Turkiye on the sidelines of the retreat. The sides discussed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the sphere of low-carbon development, with a focus on mutual recognition mechanisms for carbon credit verification systems to implement joint climate projects.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev also held meetings with members of the Azerbaijani cabinet, including Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Agriculture Minister Majnun Mammadov, and Head of the Forest Development Service under the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources Ramik Ashrafov.

The discussion focused on current issues of bilateral cooperation in the areas of environmental protection, agriculture, forestry, and the climate agenda.

Key areas highlighted by the participants included the preservation of the Caspian Sea ecosystem, the rational use of water resources in agriculture, the implementation of joint climate projects and the strengthening of scientific and technological cooperation. They also explored prospects for the implementation of joint initiatives, in particular, the restoration of the ecosystem on the transboundary Samur River, the establishment of demonstration fields for crop cultivation using water-saving technologies, and efforts to counteract land degradation and forest pests.

Following the meetings, the sides noted a high level of mutual understanding and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening good-neighbourly relations and strategic Russia-Azerbaijan cooperation across a wide range of fields.

Maria Lvova-Belova visited Sverdlovsk Region

2026-08-07T15:22:39+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova made a working trip to the Sverdlovsk Region. The children’s ombudsman met with Regional Governor Denis Pasler and visited the Social Rehabilitation Centre for Minors in Asbest, where she held a personal meeting with families.

During her meeting with Governor of Sverdlovsk Region Denis Pasler, further steps to support families and prevent social orphanhood were outlined. Maria Lvova-Belova noted that, thanks to the implementation of the special project Vyzov (Challenge) in the region, the number of children in orphanages and shelters has decreased by 21 percent over the past two years. The launch of a regional branch of the Children’s Protection Fund, which will, among other things, provide targeted assistance, was also discussed.

Maria Lvova-Belova also visited a family that has been supported by the Vyzov team for seven months. Their three children were placed in institutional care last year because their mother was struggling with alcohol addiction and was unable to manage day-to-day life. The situation was brought to the attention of an interagency council established in the region, which decided to provide comprehensive support to the family.

The regional drug addiction hospital was brought in to provide treatment for the mother, who received the help she needed to overcome her crisis and was able to reunite with her children. With support from the NGO Your Way, the family purchased essential furniture and household appliances, and social support continues to be provided.

Maria Lvova-Belova also learned about the work of a rehabilitation centre that supports mothers with children without separating them, run with the assistance of the Asbest City Charitable Foundation Vozmozhnost (Opportunity).

The Commissioner held individual consultations on the restoration of parental rights and explored possibilities for assisting with housing and other practical needs.

In addition, Maria Lvova-Belova held a personal meeting with families at the Social Rehabilitation Centre for Minors in Asbest. Following the visit, the Commissioner took 13 cases under her personal review.

Meeting of interdepartmental working group to improve the effectiveness of measures to preserve cultural heritage sites in poor condition

2026-07-16T13:56:37+04:00

At the Presidential Executive Office, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin chaired the third meeting of the interdepartmental working group to improve the effectiveness of measures to preserve cultural heritage sites (historical and cultural monuments) of the peoples of the Russian Federation in poor condition.

The interdepartmental working group was established pursuant to the order of the President of the Russian Federation of December 8, 2025, to ensure effective cooperation between federal and regional government agencies, development institutions, and other organisations in the implementation of state policy concerning the preservation, use, and promotion of cultural heritage sites of the peoples of Russia that are in poor condition.

The President has set the goal of bringing, by 2030, with the involvement of DOM.RF, at least one thousand cultural heritage sites to satisfactory condition.

Since 2026, a preferential lending programme for projects to preserve cultural heritage sites in poor condition has been in operation across the entire territory of the Russian Federation.

To facilitate monitoring and inform both potential investors and the public about cultural heritage sites in poor condition, a unified digital resource has been developed that contains information on more than two thousand such sites, including data on their technical condition and forthcoming auctions.

The meeting of the interdepartmental working group examined approaches to improve the terms of the preferential lending programme for such projects, as well as integrating the support and oversight mechanism for investment projects aimed at preserving cultural heritage sites into a unified system.

Report on the activities of the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights in 2025 published

2026-07-29T15:16:33+04:00

The report of the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova details the main results of her activities in 2025, interim results of the implementation of strategic programmes, an analysis of amendments to the legislation on children and childhood, and a review of experience of the regional children’s rights commissioners.

The year 2025 was declared the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland. The institution of commissioners continued to provide all-round assistance to military personnel and their families, organising humanitarian aid comprising basic necessities, offering comprehensive support for families in difficult life situations, and implementing measures for the social and psychological adaptation of minors who have experienced combat operations.

The key event for the institution of children’s rights commissioners in 2025 was the completion of the Nationwide Inspection of the System for the Prevention of Social Orphanhood, which was held in all 89 regions. The commissioners analysed over 7,000 children’s case files, taking on 3,200 of them. The recommendations issued following the inspection are being implemented in the regions.

In 2025, the number of minors in children’s institutions decreased from 53,415 to 48,315 (down 9.6 percent), the number of terminations of parental rights went down from 21,631 to 17,039 (down 21.2 percent), and the number of restrictions of parental rights decreased from 6,742 to 5,396 (down 20 percent). The number of reinstatements of parental rights increased from 887 to 1,181 (up 33.1 percent), and the number of cases where restrictions of parental rights were removed went up from 793 to 875 (up 10.3 percent).

As per the President’s instructions, an interagency working group on assistance for families with children and social orphanhood prevention has been established under the Children’s Rights Commissioner. The group will coordinate interagency interaction at the federal level, formulate initiatives and proposals on amending legislation, accumulate experience and draft decisions on family and childhood.

In 2025, commissioners received more appeals than in 2024: the federal Commissioner received 23.2 percent more, and regional commissioners received 4.2 percent more appeals. Overall, 107,418 appeals were reviewed during the reporting period. The annual growth in the number of appeals indicates the public’s increasing trust in the institution of commissioners, which they regard as an effective mechanism for protecting children’s rights.

At the same time, the number of appeals from the new regions has decreased by nearly 11 percent compared to 2024. This trend shows that the local authorities promptly settle arising issues, including humanitarian ones.

In 2025, the federal Commissioner held 82 working meetings with members of the authorities, including the President. In addition, Maria Lvova-Belova made 42 working trips to 36 regions of the Russian Federation and one visit to the Republic of Belarus. During these trips, the children’s ombudsman visited over 140 institutions and held 32 meetings with regional heads and 40 meetings that focused on the current issues and challenges of family preservation and recommendations and proposals for addressing them.

Maria Lvova-Belova takes part in a roundtable discussion organised by the Permanent Mission of Russia to the OSCE

2026-07-28T19:59:26+04:00

The Permanent Mission of Russia to the OSCE hosted a roundtable discussion, which was held via videoconference and focused on the protection of children’s rights in situations of armed conflict. Participants included Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova, Commissioner for Children’s Rights in the Lugansk People’s Republic Inna Shvenk, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Donetsk People’s Republic Darya Morozova, and 16-year-old Lugansk resident Faina Savenkova.

In her report, Maria Lvova-Belova pointed out that efforts are currently underway to reunite 12 children living in European countries with their families in Russia. She noted that each of these children has close relatives in Russia who are ready to welcome them into their homes, and stressed that successful family reunification depends on required assistance from the countries where the children are presently residing: Germany, Poland, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

Maria Lvova-Belova recalled that, in line with the President’s order, the institution of commissioners for children’s rights has been carrying out open and comprehensive work to reunite children with their families. Every case is assessed individually, with careful consideration given to the specific circumstances and the best interests of the child.

Since the beginning of the special military operation, the Commissioner has assisted in the reunification of 30 children with their family members in Russia. In addition, 141 children have been returned to their families in Ukraine and third countries.

The Commissioner stated that, over the years, a well-established workflow has been developed to support these efforts. In particular, cooperation has been established with US First Lady Melania Trump, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the Vatican, while direct communication is also maintained with the Ukrainian side. According to the human rights advocate, this mechanism enables the regular exchange of up-to-date information, facilitates the clarification of the circumstances surrounding each case, and helps identify solutions even in the most complex situations. Maria Lvova-Belova also reminded families seeking assistance with reunification that they may submit requests by email at obr@deti.gov.ru or through the ICRC website.

During her report, the Commissioner addressed several other significant issues, including support for families and children affected by military action, violations of the rights of Russian children abroad, crimes committed against civilians (including minors), and misconceptions regarding the work of the Russian institution of commissioners that Western countries have circulated since the very onset of the special military operation.

Maria Lvova-Belova also spoke in detail about the regular bulletin on the protection of children during the special military operation. She noted that the fourth edition of the publication was released in May 2026 in both Russian and English.

In conclusion, Maria Lvova-Belova emphasised that the human rights institution approaches its work solely from a humanitarian perspective and does not believe that issues involving children should be politicised. She expressed her conviction that matters concerning the lives of children and families require direct dialogue, constructive cooperation, and a shared commitment to finding solutions. She stated that these principles have always guided the institution’s efforts and will continue to do so in its future activities.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev met with a delegation of the Republic of Turkiye in the Russian Federation

2026-07-14T17:23:10+04:00

Presidential Aide, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev held talks with a delegation of the Republic of Turkiye led by Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, President of the 31^st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 31 UNFCCC) Murat Kurum.

The team of the President of COP 31 UNFCCC, comprising 25 members and responsible for formulating key decisions for the forthcoming climate conference, paid an official visit to Moscow on July 8–10 at the invitation of Ruslan Edelgeriyev.

During the visit, a bilateral meeting between the Aide to the President of Russia and the Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change of the Republic of Turkiye, as well as expanded Russian‑Turkish consultations on the climate agenda, took place at the Presidential Executive Office. The Russian delegation included officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Economic Development, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside representatives of the Russian business community.

Opening the meeting, Ruslan Edelgeriyev noted the traditionally constructive nature of the Russian‑Turkish dialogue and expressed appreciation to the Turkish delegation for its willingness to engage in an open discussion of key issues on the international climate agenda. The Presidential Aide underscored the particular significance of the forthcoming conference in Antalya (scheduled for November 9–20, 2026), adding that its outcomes will largely determine the future trajectory of the international climate process.

Murat Kurum, in turn, highlighted Russia’s special role in securing Turkiye’s current presidency of COP 31 UNFCCC, emphasising that the diplomatic efforts of the Russian delegation led by Ruslan Edelgeriyev were among the decisive factors in Turkiye’s election to this position. The President of COP 31 UNFCCC expressed confidence that the joint endeavours of both states will lay the foundation for developing balanced decisions that will shape the future of the global climate process for years to come.

The sides discussed a broad range of issues pertaining to the forthcoming conference in Antalya. Ruslan Edelgeriyev drew particular attention to the necessity of adhering to the principle of taking national circumstances into account and recognising the sovereign right of states to determine their own path of low‑carbon development. The Russian delegation reaffirmed to the team of the President of COP 31 UNFCCC its principled position regarding the unacceptability of imposing financial obligations on developing countries and countries with economies in transition, which may create additional barriers to their economic growth.

When discussing preparations for COP 31 UNFCCC, participants in the talks underscored the importance of signing an intergovernmental agreement on the sidelines of the conference concerning the mutual recognition of climate projects and certification, validation, and verification bodies. Ruslan Edelgeriyev noted that such an instrument would facilitate the harmonisation of the regulatory frameworks of both states and create favourable conditions for the advancement of practical Russian‑Turkish cooperation.

A separate topic of discussion was the countering of unilateral restrictive measures in the climate sphere. The Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources emphasised that employing the climate agenda as a tool of trade pressure is at odds with the spirit of multilateral cooperation and undermines trust among negotiation participants. The COP 31 UNFCCC President expressed solidarity with this stance and emphasised the necessity of continued joint efforts to counter such practices.

The meeting participants exchanged views on energy transformation issues. The Russian Presidential Aide highlighted the pivotal role of natural gas as a transition fuel, capable of reducing emissions while maintaining energy security and the affordability of energy resources. Both sides also noted the importance of enhancing energy efficiency and promoting energy conservation as priority areas of climate policy.

A substantial portion of the talks was devoted to climate change adaptation. The sides recognised the need to expand regional cooperation, including through the implementation of joint projects in water resource management, combating desertification, and preserving biodiversity. Murat Kurum expressed interest in developing bilateral initiatives for cleaning up the Black Sea using modern technologies. Ruslan Edelgeriyev underscored the importance of creating conditions for the participation of businesses from both countries in climate projects.

Following the talks, the Russian Presidential Aide and the President of COP 31 UNFCCC agreed to continue their engagement within the framework of preparations for the conference in Antalya and coordinated plans for further consultations on key areas of climate cooperation. Russia reaffirmed its readiness to provide comprehensive support to Turkiye’s presidency in developing balanced decisions that reflect the interests of all participants in the negotiation process.

Seminar meeting on the development of digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms

2026-07-10T16:11:47+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin and Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov chaired a seminar meeting on the development of digital platforms and the integration of platform solutions across economic sectors and other areas of activity.

The event was attended by chairs (co-chairs) and executive secretaries of expert groups within the interdepartmental working group on the development of digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms.

The interdepartmental working group was established pursuant to the Presidential Order No. 325‑rp of October 14, 2024, and brings together representatives of federal government bodies, the Bank of Russia, state government authorities of the Russian Federation constituent entities, and the expert community. Its purpose is to develop unified mechanisms for advancing digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms as new forms of organising economic relations.

In order to facilitate the integration of platform solutions across economic sectors and other areas of activity, the interdepartmental working group has established:

Thirteen sectoral expert groups in the following areas: healthcare; education; employment; finance; trade; transport and logistics; urban environment; construction and real estate; agriculture; energy; industry; tourism; communications, media and entertainment;

Three cross-sectoral expert groups in the following areas: anti-monopoly regulation; data from state information systems (registers) and digital platforms; international cooperation and the promotion of Russian digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms in foreign markets.

During the meeting, the participants discussed both the current and the target state of platformisation in economic sectors, as well as matters pertaining to the preparation of comprehensive reports by the expert groups.

The findings from the expert groups’ work will be publicly discussed at Platform Economy Day, which will take place in November 2026.

The reports prepared by the expert groups will be taken into account when drafting the national strategy for the development of digital platforms and the integration of platform solutions across economic sectors and other areas of activity until 2036, as well as in the preparation of the fifth Future Technologies Forum, dedicated to the creation and implementation of digital platforms, scheduled to be held in February 2027.

Russian-Chinese meeting

2026-07-10T13:47:49+04:00

A meeting with a delegation from the People’s Republic of China led by Deputy Head of the Organisation Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Hao Junhui was held in the Executive Office of the President of the Russian Federation.

Head of the Presidential Foreign Policy Directorate Igor Neverov and representatives of the Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate and the Presidential Domestic Policy Directorate discussed a broad range of issues with the Chinese delegation, including those being implemented within the framework of the Memorandum on Cooperation between the Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate and the Organisation Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

The meeting participants also exchanged views and shared experience in the implementation of state personnel policy in Russia and China, exchanged information about changes in the legal regulation of civil service, and discussed proposals on areas for further cooperation.

Meeting of the Council for the Strategic Development of the Navy under the Maritime Collegium

2026-07-03T18:25:59+04:00

Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev held a meeting of the Council for the Strategic Development of the Navy under the Russian Maritime Collegium.

The meeting considered a draft of updated Foundations of the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Naval Activity until 2050. Their development is provided for by a Security Council decision and constitutes part of the work to update the strategic planning documents for Russia’s naval activity.

The draft prepared by the Ministry of Defence identifies the threats and challenges to the Russian state in the World Ocean, shapes the system of objectives, tasks and areas for maintaining national security in the naval activity.

The main priority objectives of the state policy in this area include maintaining strategic and regional stability in the World Ocean, strengthening the Navy as a key instrument of foreign policy, and securing Russia’s international status as a great maritime power.

The draft document underscores that the achievement of such objectives will be provided for by means of a balanced development of the Navy up to the level that guarantees protection of the Russian national interests in all areas of the World Ocean and infliction of critical damage to any potential enemy. To this end, plans are in place to upgrade and build up the combat strength and capabilities of strategic naval nuclear and non-nuclear forces and general-purpose naval groups, and to prioritise the development of unmanned naval systems.

Maria Lvova-Belova’s meeting with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric

2026-07-14T18:34:46+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova held a working meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.

The Children’s Rights Commissioner noted that nearly two years passed since their last meeting. The sides continued working all that time, focusing on the reunification of children with their families in Russia, Ukraine and third countries, which the system of children’s rights commissioners has been doing on instructions from Vladimir Putin.

Maria Lvova-Belova expressed gratitude to the ICRC for helping the placement of children with their relatives and organising transfers, humanitarian corridors and parents’ accommodation.

Since the beginning of the special military operation, 30 children from 22 families have been returned to their relatives in Russia, and another 141 children from 114 families have been placed with their relatives in Ukraine and third countries, the overwhelming majority of them with direct assistance from the ICRC.

The Commissioner also said that documents have been prepared for the placement of four children with their relatives in Ukraine. However, their transportation cannot be arranged now because of regular Ukrainian shelling attacks and strikes. She also said that families living in Russia are looking for their children in EU countries and asked the ICRC to help the reunification of families.

Maria Lvova-Belova highlighted the issue of Ukrainian crimes against Russian children, in particular, the death and injuries of minors, strikes on civilian infrastructure, as well as the involvement of teenagers in terrorist and subversive activities. According to the Children’s Rights Commissioner, these issues call for a regular dialogue, trust and mutual painstaking work. She expressed hope for continued constructive cooperation with the ICRC in the interests of children and families.

Meeting of interdepartmental working group on countering illegal financial transactions

2026-07-01T15:49:26+04:00

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino chaired a regular meeting (via videoconference) of the interdepartmental working group on countering illegal financial transactions.

The discussion focused on measures aimed at improving the administration of distrained, confiscated, and other seized property subject to conversion into state ownership in accordance with Russian legislation.

Reports were delivered by representatives of the Finance Ministry, the Accounts Chamber, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo), the Federal Bailiff Service, the Supreme Court, and the Interior Ministry.

The meeting participants approved proposals submitted by Rosfinmonitoring, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Interior Ministry, and the Supreme Court to better detect, investigate and prevent crimes related to legalisation (laundering) of criminal proceeds.

Based on the information and analytics provided by the Finance Ministry, the Bank of Russia and Rosfinmonitoring, the meeting worked out and approved a set of additional measures on countering illegal financial transactions involving digital currencies (cryptocurrencies) and state regulation in terms of managing their circulation.

Following the meeting, specific instructions and recommendations have been issued to federal government agencies concerning interaction, information exchange, as well as drafting proposals to amend certain regulations of the Russian Federation.

Alexei Dyumin takes part in a meeting of the State Council Commission on Effective Transport System

2026-06-28T15:07:16+04:00

The State Council Commission on Effective Transport System held its regular meeting.

The meeting was attended by Presidential Aide, State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin, Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin, Chair of the State Council Commission on Effective Transport System, Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov, representatives of federal and regional authorities, and others. The discussion focused on the development of public transport.

In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin stressed that the quality of everyday life largely depends on the efficiency and reliability of public transport. He emphasised the need for continued efforts to improve transport services both in major cities and smaller residential communities.

“At present, federal support measures for public transport in the regions are aimed exclusively at renewing rolling stock. However, this alone is not enough, as certain other issues also require attention. These include modernising public transport infrastructure and improving traffic management, as well as other measures.

Residents in many cities across the country most frequently complain about long waiting times and transport service delays. One of the main reasons for these problems is the shortage of drivers. Therefore, addressing the personnel shortage in the public transport sector is a top priority.

Overall, the current transport situation in Russian cities is largely the result of the absence of a comprehensive public transport development strategy. We need to change our approach by providing regions with practical tools that will enable them to improve the situation so that people can see positive changes,” Alexei Dyumin emphasised.

The State Council Secretary also pointed out that a number of Russian regions have already achieved substantial progress in advancing their public transport systems and noted that their experience should be adopted in other constituent entities.

Andrei Nikitin reported that extensive efforts to renew the public transport fleet are underway under the Infrastructure for Life national project as well as through federal executive body programmes. This year, 47 regions will receive support from the Ministry of Transport, enabling them to introduce some 2,000 new buses, trolleybuses, and trams.

Alexei Tsydenov noted that the President has set a target of ensuring that at least 85 percent of public transport fleet is in proper condition by 2030. At the same time, he stressed that modernisation should go beyond replacing vehicles: citizens also expect convenient schedules, affordable fares, regular service, and comfortable travel conditions. Federal support measures have already been introduced at the President’s instruction. A major task now is to ensure long-term funding mechanisms that will allow regions to comprehensively modernise their transport systems while enhancing the quality of travel for their residents, the Commission Chair pointed out.

Alexei Dyumin takes part in a meeting of the State Council Commission on Data Economy

2026-06-25T15:30:30+04:00

The State Council Commission on Data Economy has held its regular meeting.

The meeting was attended by Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko, Moscow Region Governor and Chairman of the State Council Commission on the Data Economy Andrei Vorobyov, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev, federal and regional officials, and others.

The participants in the meeting discussed the development of a national plan for the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies, including the establishment of performance indicators to assess their application at both federal and regional levels.

In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin stated that the State Council Commission on the Data Economy, jointly with the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, has completed extensive work with regional authorities. This work included analysing indicators across all sectors and compiling the most effective regional AI practices. These practices should be adopted by other regions, while the national plan being developed for AI implementation must serve as a practical and genuinely effective instrument for achieving the objectives set by the head of state, Presidential Aide emphasised.

Dmitry Grigorenko spoke about the advancement of digital technologies in the country. He noted that by the end of 2025, the national IT sector had demonstrated strong growth, with revenue increasing by 14 percent, exceeding the global average. The export of Russian IT solutions has also continued to expand, growing by an average of 20 percent over the past year, which reflects both the high quality of domestic technological developments and their demand in international markets. Consistent work on adopting artificial intelligence has begun in key sectors of the economy. To support this process, performance targets have been established and are being monitored, while work is underway on the development of a national AI implementation plan.

Andrei Vorobyov emphasised that efficiency is the primary consideration in the deployment of artificial intelligence technologies, and noted that every project in the Moscow Region is thoroughly evaluated. According to him, AI solutions are introduced at the regional level only when they provide tangible benefits to citizens and contribute to budget savings.

Maria Lvova‑Belova holds a panel discussion at SPILF 2026

2026-07-11T10:37:24+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova‑Belova held a panel discussion titled The Institution of Children’s Rights Commissioners: Judicial Protection of Children and Assistance to Parents in Restoring Parental Rights at the 14^th St Petersburg International Legal Forum.

The event brought together representatives of government agencies, children’s rights commissioners from the regions, legal experts, and delegates from charitable and public organisations.

Opening the meeting, Maria Lvova‑Belova noted that, for the first time, the human rights institution was holding its own panel discussion within the framework of the St Petersburg International Legal Forum. This affords a valuable opportunity to address urgent matters of family preservation and to share, with a wide audience of legal professionals, practices of judicial and out-of-court protection of children’s rights to live and be raised in a family.

The Children’s Rights Commissioner underscored the significance of engaging as many committed professionals as possible – advocates, lawyers, and legal scholars – in this endeavour, both as experts and as allies in working with families.

Maria Lvova‑Belova indicated that the human rights institution has reached a mutual understanding with the Supreme Court and the Prosecutor General’s Office regarding assistance to families. Furthermore, the Office of the Commissioner closely collaborates with the judicial community: together, they address issues of judicial protection of the rights and legitimate interests of minors, the participation of regional children’s rights commissioners in court proceedings, the timeframes for examining civil cases on the restriction or termination of parental rights, their restoration, and the possibility of disregarding parents’ alimony arrears when reviewing disputes concerning the restoration of parental rights.

Documents drafted by the interdepartmental working group on assistance to families with children and the prevention of social orphanhood underpin efforts to safeguard each child’s right to live and be raised with their family. Thus, as Maria Lvova‑Belova stated, a model regional plan contains provisions to expand free legal assistance to families in difficult life situations, as well as to parents seeking to have their parental rights restored. At present, legislative acts to this effect have already been adopted in 49 regions across the country.

The Commissioner for Children’s Rights emphasised that the interdepartmental working group has prepared a draft of an improved technological map of the Ministry of Education, dedicated to working with parents who have their parental rights restricted or terminated. Particular emphasis is placed on out-of-court work and support for families following the return of the child to the family. The model plan and the technological map have already been sent to all regions.

As Maria Lvova‑Belova reported, in January, an agreement on cooperation was signed with President of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers Svetlana Volodina: it was agreed to involve lawyers in working with parents seeking to restore their parental rights. Similar cooperation agreements with regional lawyer associations have already been concluded by commissioners in all 89 regions.

The Commissioner for Children’s Rights further noted that the Foundation for the Protection of Children will make a positive contribution to the advancement of free legal assistance to families in crisis and for parents striving to restore their parental rights.