Stories from Saint Petersburg · Russia

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev visited the Almazov National Medical Research Center in Saint Petersburg. Golikova stated that authorities aim to increase workplace medical examinations from 1.9 million last year to 6 million by 2030. The program for free medical check-ups at workplaces was included in the state medical guarantee program starting in 2025. Golikova stated the government aims to increase certain medical figures to 6 million by 2030. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that merging data from private and state institutions must only occur with patient consent. The discussion said the need to observe medical confidentiality rules.

The AvtoVAZ plant in Saint Petersburg has begun installing a new robotic welding line. This follows the company's announcement regarding preparations to produce G-Tour T1 and T2 crossovers using a full technological cycle, including welding and painting.

Governor Alexander Beglov announced a one-time payment of 200,000 rubles for families in Saint Petersburg upon the birth of a child. The governor also noted that support is being provided to student families in the city.

Saint Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov announced the creation of four city-wide social centers. Botyagin was originally detained in Poland in December of last year. He stated to Izvestia that he intends to return to work at Karmetaž in the near future. He also expressed plans to visit Crimea again. Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin has returned to Saint Petersburg following his release from a Polish prison. Butyagin was detained in Poland last December after Ukrainian authorities accused him of conducting illegal research in Crimea. The Russian FSB reported his release from Polish custody on April 28. The Russian Federal Security Service reported the release of Butyagin from a Polish prison on April 28. The move stems from comments Macierewicz made in September regarding the leadership of the Military Counterintelligence Service, whom he described as Russian agents.

Reports from Vedomosti in early April suggested the potential resignation of Leningrad Oblast Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov and Bryansk Oblast Governor Alexander Obryan. This follows recent coverage regarding the possible departure of Sergey Melikov.

The Russian governor of Leningrad Oblast stated the region has become a frontline zone following Ukrainian strikes. Ukraine has reportedly intensified strikes against oil infrastructure within the oblast.

Financial indicators for Russian enterprises in April were better than in March, according to a survey. Approximately 15% of surveyed enterprises noted growth in the market.

Dmitry Medvedev stated during a visit to a Leningrad Military District training center that the era of simple arms races has transitioned into an era of high-tech warfare. He noted that this trend, which includes robotics, will continue for the coming decades.

Rosneft oil facilities were attacked in Saint Petersburg yesterday and today. Attacks on Rosneft facilities occurred in Perm, Russia, causing a large fire. This follows previous attacks in Tuapse.

Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of the Security Council, stated that drone specialists will become the backbone of the Russian military elite. He made the comments during a visit to a training center in the Leningrad Military District. Dmitry Medvedev stated that unmanned aerial vehicles represent the future of defense for all nations. He noted that drone technology plays a key role on the battlefield and can effectively limit an opponent's offensive capabilities. Medvedev also noted that Russia must continue work on both the front and rear to achieve victory. He suggested that citizens, including those in Dagestan, expect a scenario where Special Military Operation veterans are more actively recruited into government bodies. Medvedev noted that no army in the world can currently manage the problem of drone swarms consisting of 100 units.