Putin held a meeting of the ASI Supervisory Board. The main thing

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), where they summed up the work over the past year and outlined tasks for 2026. During the event, the head of state toured the exhibition of ASI achievements, discussed regional development, support for business and technology projects, as well as plans to preserve historical and cultural heritage. What else was discussed at the meeting is in the Izvestia article.

Exhibition of ASI achievements: from robots to Ceramics

Before the meeting, the President inspected the ASI's exposition. The exhibition includes a robotic complex, mock-ups of spacecraft, food and samples of fertile soils created on the basis of organic waste. Putin drew attention to the successes of individual regions.

"And Omsk has risen, I see," said the president.

He also got acquainted with the products of private entrepreneurs, including ceramics from Suzdal, and noted the development of the tourist infrastructure.

Fight against bureaucratic obstacles for business

The President stressed that the barriers that have been removed for entrepreneurs in the regions of Russia are often being restored, hindering the implementation of investment projects, especially the restoration of cultural heritage sites.

"Strangely enough, these barriers are constantly being restored and growing. This is the same as reducing the redundant administrative staff. We've been through this many times. It seems like it's time to cut back — they've cut back. It takes a little time, oh, hello, it's all over again," Putin said.

He instructed ASI to evaluate the effectiveness of assistance provided by the subjects of the Russian Federation to entrepreneurs in the implementation of such projects.

State Council for the Preservation of Historical and Cultural Heritage

The President announced the holding of a State Council at the end of 2026 dedicated to the preservation of historical and cultural heritage, and instructed to approve detailed regional plans for the restoration of ancient houses, estates and industrial structures.

"We will discuss the achieved results at the end of the year at a meeting of the State Council, the topic of which will be the preservation of historical and cultural heritage," the head of state said, stressing the need to involve these facilities in the economic and cultural life of cities.

Support for technology brands and innovative companies

Putin proposed launching a competition for the best technology brands in 2026 so that small Russian companies could increase the visibility of their products.

"His fundamental task is to help small Russian technology companies create a name for themselves, promote their products and services, as they say, and ensure their recognition and widespread recognition not only in our country, but also internationally," the president emphasized.

He added that it is necessary to create a support system for promising technology projects that unites innovators and investors.

Attracting foreign specialists

The Head of State announced plans to facilitate the relocation to Russia of foreigners of interest to the country starting in April 2026.

"We have already started this work in relation to people who share traditional Russian values, our culture, and customs," Putin said.

Foreign specialists will be able to apply for support from an authorized organization, the founder of which will be ASI. The Ministry of Internal Affairs will decide on the legal status of such citizens.

Spreading successful business and regional experiences

The President drew attention to the need to transfer successful practices of entrepreneurs and regions. Large businesses should help regions implement social, environmental, and technological projects.

"And I would ask <...> our leading companies to bring their successful developments to the regions and municipalities, literally manually," Putin said.

The leading regions in supporting youth and large families should share their experience with other regions of the Federation.

"Best practices need to be disseminated and included in regional fertility programs," the president stressed.

Special attention was paid to small and historical towns. The President cited the development of ceramic production in Suzdal as an example of a successful initiative.

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