Structure and personnel news
Roscosmos urged to simplify the transfer of technology from the state to private space
In addition, according to Sergey Krikalev, Executive Director of Roscosmos for manned Space Programs, the Russian Federation has too strict rules for choosing a performer and there are laws that define competitive procedures.
The leading developer of Russia's adjustable aerial bombs received the "Golden Idea" award of the FSVTS
The award was given for the creation of an adjustable 500 kg aircraft bomb
The State Research and Production Enterprise "Region" (part of the Tactical Missile Armament Corporation) has received the first Golden Idea award of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC) of Russia for its contribution to the development of military products, a TASS correspondent reports from the award ceremony.
The government has set its sights on Elbrus: Rosatom state Corporation will buy a controlling stake in MCST
Rosatom State Corporation wants to acquire a controlling stake in the domestic developer of processors "Elbrus" JSC MCST. The decision will be made this year.
The lawyer told about the interrogation of Rogozin in the Safronov case
In the summer of 2020, the head of Roscosmos, Dmitry Rogozin, was interrogated as a witness in the case against his adviser Ivan Safronov, who is accused of treason. The information was confirmed on December 15 by lawyer Ivan Pavlov (recognized as a foreign agent in the Russian Federation).
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the creation of military training centers at eight universities
Centers will appear in Kaliningrad, Bryansk, Kurgan, Orenburg, Moscow, Yakutsk, Tver and Khanty-Mansiysk
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order on the establishment of military training centers at eight federal universities. The document was published on Tuesday on the official portal of legal information.
Kazakhstan and Russia will look for another partner to modernize the Gagarin Launch if the UAE does not hurry up - Kazakh Minister
Kazakhstan and Russia have carried out all domestic procedures for the Gagarin Launch modernization project, but the UAE is delaying the process, Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Bagdat Musin said.
A consortium has been created in Novosibirsk to create a new generation of devices for space
According to the rector of Novosibirsk State Technical University Anatoly Bataev, the consortium will also deal with energy issues
A consortium of more than 20 organizations based on the Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU) was created in Novosibirsk. One of its main goals will be the creation of hybrid integrated circuits for spacecraft that increase their power and service life, Rector of NSTU Anatoly Bataev told reporters on Tuesday.
Marshals were allowed to serve after 70 years, but they are not
A law has been passed according to which marshals and generals will be able to serve after 70 years. However, for this, in each specific case, a separate decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, the President of Russia, will be needed. He will also decide for what period the contract with this or that military commander should be extended.
Law enforcement officers will be able to get a QR code about vaccination, there will be a slightly different technological solution to this problem - Golikova
Servicemen and employees of law enforcement agencies will be able to receive a QR code on vaccination against coronavirus, if the bill is adopted, a clarifying amendment will be prepared for it, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Tatyana Golikova said.
How will Suvorov, Nakhimov and cadets be vaccinated against COVID-19
The children from Suvorov, Nakhimov naval schools, presidential cadet corps and boarding schools of pupils of the Ministry of Defense of Russia began winter holidays. They started ahead of schedule on the calendar.
About 240 employees of the rocket and space industry died from covid during the pandemic
According to the head of Roscosmos Dmitry Rogozin, 30,568 employees have recovered, 1,596 people are currently being treated
More than 235 employees of the rocket and space industry died due to coronavirus during the entire pandemic period. This was announced by Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Rogozin on Sunday.
400 recruits were drafted into scientific and production companies
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a large-scale conscription of recruits in the autumn of 2021 in military specialized units.
"In the ongoing autumn conscription, which was launched in October and involves the recruitment into the Armed forces, other troops, military formations more than 127 thousand people, more than 400 inductees 9 December went by collection points of the constituent entities of Russia for the military service in scientific and scientific-production company", - said the Agency.
Kiev dumped the scam from Motor Sich on corrupt officials and... the United States
Expert on the Chinese claim for "Motor Sich" in The Hague: officials are to blame, not investors.
There can be only one explanation for such a strange inaction - corruption of the highest level with very high stakes, the expert believes.
Anna Kikina commented on the information about her flight on Crew Dragon
The only woman in the Russian cosmonaut squad will make her first flight in 2022
The only woman in the Russian cosmonaut squad, Anna Kikina, was pleasantly surprised by the opportunity to carry out the first flight into space under the cross-flight program.
The leading adviser of the department of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation was detained for bribery
Military investigators detained Alexander Lopatin, a leading adviser to the Department of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation for ensuring the state defense order, on suspicion of receiving a large bribe in Moscow. This was reported on December 9 by a source in law enforcement agencies.
Rostec will train Mi-38 helicopter pilots on a special simulator
The Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation will train pilots to operate the Mi-38 helicopter on a special simulator capable of simulating any weather conditions, vibration and sounds of a running machine.
Putin awarded Yevkurov the rank of Colonel-General
The same title was awarded to Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the VKS Andrey Yudin and Chief of Staff of the Central Military District Mikhail Teplinsky
Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded the rank of Colonel-General to Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces Andrei Yudin and Chief of Staff of the Central Military District Mikhail Teplinsky. The corresponding decree of the head of state is published on the official Internet portal of legal information.
The consortium "Medical Equipment", established by the holding "Shvabe", included VNIIIMT
The All-Russian Research and Testing Institute of Medical Equipment of Roszdravnadzor (VNIIIMT) became a part of the Medical Equipment consortium, the press service of the Shvabe Holding, which was the founder of this consortium, reports.
Russian cosmonauts will be able to get a preferential mortgage at 0.1% per annum
Housing under the program can be purchased both on the primary and secondary market
Promsvyazbank and Roscosmos have signed an agreement that implies the provision of preferential mortgages for members of the Russian cosmonaut squad. The agreement was signed after the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a rocket with the Soyuz MS-20 manned spacecraft on Wednesday from Baikonur.
Roscosmos fulfilled plans for 2021 to support astronauts
As reported in the state corporation, now it is necessary to agree with the cosmonaut squad how to build plans for the next three years
Roscosmos has successfully implemented plans for 2021 to support Russian cosmonauts. Maxim Ovchinnikov, First Deputy Director General of the State Corporation for Economics and Finance, told reporters about this.