Meeting with deputies on current issues

Agenda: The opening of an automobile bridge across the Tumannaya River, the Socioeconomic Development Strategy for the Far Eastern Federal District until 2036, the Concept of Improving Digital Literacy Among the Russian Public, the action plan for the updated Development Concept for Children's and Juvenile Sports.

Mikhail Mishustin's opening remarks

Dmitry Grigorenko's report on the Concept of Improving Digital Literacy Among the Russian Public

Dmitry Chernyshenko's report on the development of children's and juvenile sports in Russia

Excerpt from the transcript:

Mikhail Mishustin: Good morning, colleagues.

Today, in cooperation with our friends from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, we have launched vehicular traffic along a modern bridge across the Tumannaya River.

The bridge was built within a very short timeframe pursuant to the agreement between the leaders of our countries, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un.

This is the first direct auto route that will forge an even stronger connection between Russia and the DPRK, creating great opportunities for deeper trade and economic cooperation, primarily with the Russian Far East regions.

Last week, Russia hosted the Eastern Economic Forum.

During his plenary session remarks - where many of you were present - the President noted that over the past years, a solid foundation had been laid for the priority development of the Far East. Its capabilities in terms of resources, industrial production and logistics have grown significantly.

Now, let's move to the next stage - fulfillment of the updated development strategy for these territories spanning the next ten years.

The Government has approved this strategy.

The main goal is to continue the transformation of the Far Eastern Federal District into a competitive and comfortable macro-region with a technology-intensive and diversified economy, modern infrastructure that would play a key role in Russia's cooperation with countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Achieving this milestone requires launching a new investment and technology cycle not only by boosting mineral production and processing but also - and it is important - by expanding the high-value-added economy, developing science and technology, and improving the business climate.

There is a broad range of tools available today for comfortable business. We are developing a preferential regime for the Far East and the Arctic. The President noted the importance of calibrating the regulatory basis to ensure that the existing and future federal, regional and industry-specific preferences complement rather than contradict one another.

Strengthening cooperation with friendly countries is of great importance to us. For this purpose, earlier this year, we launched a mechanism of international priority development territories, which will help create new jobs.

Overall, the entire Socioeconomic Development Strategy for the Far East is aimed at creating better conditions for the residents of this macro-region, boosting transport connectivity and infrastructure opportunities, and the living standards in cities and towns. It is also aimed at improving access to quality healthcare, cultural and sport facilities, as well as education institutions and science. It is highly important that young people can see prospects in gaining knowledge that will be essential for their work and employment in their home region so that they wish to build their lives there.

The President emphasised the need to create favourable conditions for attracting both Russian and foreign specialists, scientists and engineers, to scientific centres and universities in the Far East.

The strategy also contains measures to provide people with modern housing. The solution of the housing issue carries heavy weight in demography. Additional incentives for boosting birth rates are stipulated for the Far East, including one million rouble lumpsum payments for third babies in most territories of the macro-region; these sums can be used to repay mortgages. The President suggested extending this support until 2030.

We need to ensure effective implementation of all the measures to achieve the goals set for the next ten years.

I would like to ask Yury Trutnev to personally oversee the implementation of the strategy.

Let us now discuss another issue, specifically, ways of improving digital literacy of our citizens.

Addressing a meeting of the State Council on issues of training human resources for the economy, the President instructed us to make sure that people from all age categories are able to obtain new knowledge and skills. The Government has drafted the relevant concept.

It is necessary to compile common rules and recommendations governing safe conduct in digital space and protecting people from crimes in this sphere. And, of course, people should be able to master new technologies for professional development and personal goals.

Today, virtually all people are involved in the activities of various communities, including parent and teacher associations at schools, chats in horticultural cooperatives and many others, by using their smartphones.

Many people routinely obtain medical appointments, documents and other government services online. Substantial data volumes are exchanged during inter-agency cooperation; consequently, users should have a clear idea of how to offset possible risks.

Mr Grigorenko, please, tell us how you are planning to organise this work. The floor is yours.

: Mr Mishustin,

Colleagues,

At the instructions from the President, the Government has been pursuing a comprehensive, system-wide strategy to tackle online fraud. Over the past two years, we have already achieved a great deal. We have enacted two major federal laws, introducing more than 50 distinct measures - ranging from call labelling to voluntary borrowing restrictions - all designed to strengthen our defences against fraudsters.

And those measures are delivering results. The evidence is clear: we have succeeded in turning the tide. For the first time in many years, we are witnessing a decline - not a rise - in online fraud. Moreover, since the start of 2026, we have recorded a 30 percent reduction in such offences. That is a very encouraging outcome, and it is squarely attributable to the steps this Government has taken.

At the same time, we are not sitting back and relaxing our efforts. We continue to develop fresh measures, innovative solutions, and new services to help Russians protect themselves from online scammers. A third package of measures is currently in the works, and we intend to lay a further bill before the State Duma before the year's end. This legislation will comprise some 15 to 17 new anti-fraud provisions.

That said, we are fully aware that tackling online fraud is not solely a matter of sharper technology or tighter legislation. It also demands a sustained effort to improve the digital literacy of our citizens, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to make full use of the tools and services available to safeguard themselves.

To bring greater coherence to this endeavour, the Government has approved a new framework: the Concept for Improving the Digital Literacy of Citizens. This document sets out our core principles and priority areas of action, and it provides for the following measures:

First, engaging with the parent community, raising awareness of the latest digital threats and how to pre-empt them.

Second, embedding digital literacy into the school curriculum, particularly within computer science and life safety classes.

Third, developing online courses in digital skills and safe online behaviour, tailored to users of all ages.

Fourth, rolling out digital literacy training for government and municipal employees.

Fifth, training mentors and volunteers to support senior citizens in mastering digital services. We are confident that the Government's anti-fraud measures, coupled with the implementation of this digital literacy agenda, will yield an even more significant impact in the fight against online crime.

Mikhail Mishustin: Thank you, Mr Grigorenko.

In preparing these initiatives, we must particularly focus on protecting the most vulnerable groups - namely, senior citizens, children, and teenagers. It is essential that they not only feel confident navigating the digital world, but also know where to turn for timely support should they need it.

That brings me to a second issue: support for sport.

As the President has rightly observed, we must expand opportunities for physical activity, especially among the younger generation. We need to press ahead with the creation of modern, accessible, and high-quality sporting infrastructure.

To ensure that every region has the facilities required, whether for independent practice or for coaching under qualified instructors, the Government is rolling out a range of measures. These include the updated Concept for the Development of Youth Sports, which, as you will recall, was first approved five years ago.

We have now refreshed its provisions and action plan. Among the new priorities are the opening of sports and recreation camps and neighbourhood training hubs, swimming pools, and other facilities. This will enable children of all fitness levels to exercise regularly or to go on to achieve high-performance results.

I would now like to ask Mr Chernyshenko to elaborate on how this work will be taken forward.

More to be posted soon.