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They may want to replicate the idea.. just like they want to replicate others.
Russia records highest gas production level in 4 years, signaling continued recovery.
Gas production reached 66.6 billion cubic meters, the highest level recorded since March 2022, driven by a wave of cold weather that affected most parts of the country.
Putin: Providing equipment and machinery locally is a top priority for developing the bioeconomy
Putin: Russian developments, including in the field of bioeconomy, are impressive.
The fourth edition of the Future Technology Forum kicked off today, Wednesday, in Moscow, with broad international participation. The event, taking place on February 25 and 26 at the Moscow International Trade Center, is themed "The Bioeconomy in the Service of Humanity."
- Putin: It is important to set clear ethical boundaries for the use of biotechnology.
The forum's program includes more than 30 specialized sessions and dialogue discussions with the participation of more than 100 speakers from experts, scientists and business people, with the plenary session being the most prominent event on the business agenda. The forum is accompanied by an exhibition in which Russian companies present their latest technological innovations
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Made in Rostec: CNC machine for schools and colleges
Modern manufacturing has long since become highly technological. Even a simple component is now often designed digitally and then manufactured using computer numerical control (CNC) equipment. For a teenager to consciously pursue an engineering or blue-collar career, they need to be introduced to this world early on. This is precisely what the school's updated "Trud" program aims to achieve, where students learn to work with the most modern equipment.
For today's schoolchildren, CNC machines offer a hands-on opportunity to gain a basic understanding of engineering, 2D and 3D modeling, and understand the operation of equipment used in real-world settings. Working with these machines allows students to appreciate the practical application of school subjects such as mathematics and physics, understand the structure of the equipment itself, and develop skills in writing control programs with visualization of milling, engraving, and cutting processes.
Expectations are that the flow of Saudi tourists to Russia will triple after the implementation of the visa exemption system

Teachers are creating additional groups for international students from China, Africa, and North Korea.
Choi Ju-deok from North Korea is studying artificial intelligence and doesn't allow himself any slack: in addition to his classes, he attends conversation workshops in his dorm and spends three to six hours a day studying the language. He openly admits that he's not yet fluent, but he's confident that within a year he'll be able to speak and understand almost everything.
about to explode in Q2 from the oil surge.Annually adjusted GDP falls by 2.1% in January 2026 in Russia.
Yeah, unfortunately that's seems a very likely scenario. Russians don't admit but they love this crisis; they don't want, though, to see Iran becoming politically subservient to the west, in other words defeated in this war, because the western corporate will likely take over vast Iranian hadro carbon fields and increase output. Unfortunately, the war in the middle east has started.about to explode in Q2 from the oil surge.
Electricity consumption in Russia has increased by 4.5% since the beginning of 2026.At the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs' forum "Energy of the Future: Challenges and Opportunities" in Moscow, Fyodor Opadchiy, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC SO UES, discussed the functioning of the country's energy system at the beginning of 2026 and its medium-term development plans.Fyodor Opadchiy noted that electricity consumption in Russia increased by 4.5% in the first six weeks. Positive trends are being recorded in all United and technologically isolated territorial energy systems.One of the factors driving the increase in consumption, in addition to economic factors, was the colder weather that has settled in most of the country since the beginning of the year.Due to the intensive development of regions, areas are emerging on the energy system map that already require the construction of new generation. Currently, these areas include the East, South, and Southeast of Siberia, the Caspian-2 power region in Dagestan, the North-Baikal Energy Ring, and the Moscow region. Furthermore, technologically isolated territorial energy systems remain a focus of increased attention.
Kazakhstan, Russia set 2030 launch date for Ishim-Astana gas pipeline
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A train cruise from Moscow to the North Caucasus regions will open on April 27.
Infrastructure Link: How the Great Caucasus Road and Trail Will Transform Tourism in the North Caucasus
You say unfortunate.... Most here and around the world would happily disagree with your choice of words.Yeah, unfortunately that's seems a very likely scenario. Russians don't admit but they love this crisis; they don't want, though, to see Iran becoming politically subservient to the west, in other words defeated in this war, because the western corporate will likely take over vast Iranian hadro carbon fields and increase output. Unfortunately, the war in the middle east has started.
Lithium reserves in Russia may be several times larger than previous estimates.
The possibility of reassessing lithium reserves is linked to the development of technologies that allow the development of previously ineffective deposits and unconventional sources of the rare metal—hydromineral deposits in groundwater, according to a study published in the collection "Proceedings of the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas."
"More efficient and cost-effective methods for extracting lithium from ores, as well as from unconventional sources—underground brines, mineralized and geothermal waters, and associated components during field development—have emerged. Previously, lithium in oil, gas, and potash deposits was considered a byproduct," noted Viktor Martynov, Rector of Gubkin University and one of the study's authors.
According to state records for 2025, 17 lithium deposits exist in Russia. Fourteen of these deposits have been estimated and confirmed, totaling 3.5 million tons. Another three have resources not yet considered economically viable, totaling about one million tons. "Considering unconventional sources, Russia's actual lithium reserves are incomparably higher than these estimates, which should allow it to overtake current leading countries in the coming years," said Viktor Martynov.
Rosatom announced plans to extract rare earth elements.
Moscow, March 14News.Construction of a new separation facility for rare earth element extraction at the Solikamsk Magnesium Plant is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026 and be completed by the end of 2028. Alexey Shemetov, First Deputy General Director of Rosatom's Mining Division, announced this in an interview with Vesti News Agency.
We plan to begin construction in the fourth quarter of 2026. The planned completion date is the end of 2028. This means that by 2029, the country should have its own sovereign rare earth elements
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Rosatom discussing collaboration with South Korea on Northern Sea Route - CEO
Viktor Tolmachev: "Russian robotics is moving from targeted implementations to the creation of a national ecosystem."
How realistic is it to create a unified electronic architecture for Russian robots?
This opportunity is quite real, and we are already moving in this direction. The consortium maintains ongoing interaction with chip manufacturers at working groups and forums, such as RIMM-2026. These aren't one-time meetings, but a system for synchronizing robotics and microelectronics. This approach allows new components to be validated more quickly and integrated into serial robots, significantly shortening the cycle from concept to implementation.
How far have we come in creating AI for industry? Will there be a "national operating system" for robots?
Significant progress has been made, from autonomous production lines to adaptive planning. We are already implementing AI in key industries. Currently, with the participation of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, the Ministry of Digital Development, Sberbank, Yandex, and all interested industry participants, active work is underway within Technical Committee TC 141 "Robotics" to coordinate the development and approval of an open, unified standard for the application programming interface (API) for robots and robotic devices.
How does the Consortium model help shorten the path from R&D to mass production? Are there any examples of cooperation?
We pool resources and expertise, eliminating lab silos. Ideas are immediately tested on partner equipment, and prototypes undergo collective validation. This reduces the time from concept to production by 2-3 times: from 5 years to 1.5-2 years.
Avanti Helium Urges U.S. Government to Designate Helium as a Critical Mineral Amid Rising Supply Risks
Global helium supply is highly concentrated, with a large portion of non-U.S. production originating from Qatar and Russia, regions exposed to geopolitical and trade disruptions. At the same time, U.S. domestic production has declined from approximately 82 million m³ in 2020 to 68 million m³ in 2024, while demand continues to accelerate