https://riadagestan.ru https://riadagestan.ru/images/logo 100x100.png http://riadagestan.ru/images/logo 180x180.png.png Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:10:04 +0300 60 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/comprehensive_exhibition_explores_women_s_roles_in_dagestan_s_history_from_ancient_to_modern_times/ MAKHACHKALA, March 7 – RIA "Dagestan". CULTURE <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 7 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The exhibition "Images of Women in the Cultural Space of Dagestan: From Origins to Modernity" has opened at "Dagestan Aul" museum, presenting a comprehensive exploration of women's roles and representations throughout the region's history. </p><p>Implemented jointly with the Cultural, Historical, Research and Educational Center "Tarikh XXI Century" and supported by the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, the exhibition features over 100 panels showcasing ancient petroglyphs, archaeological artifacts, carved items depicting women and documentation of the traditional practice of female tattooing in Dagestan. </p><p>For the first time, medieval written sources highlighting women's contributions to the construction of mosques and wells, along with women's personal letters as historical documents, are presented extensively. The exhibition also includes 19th-century photographs of Dagestani women and paintings by pre-revolutionary Russian artists portraying mountain women. </p><p>The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Culture Murad Gadzhiev, Chairman of the Union of Artists Kurbanali Magomedov and other cultural figures. The exhibition will remain open to the public until April 5.</p> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:09:27 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/healthcare_education_and_infrastructure_melikov_details_dagestan_s_social_progress_to_president/ MAKHACHKALA, March 7 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 7 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Sergei Melikov, Head of the Republic of Dagestan, met with President Vladimir Putin to discuss the region's socio-economic progress. Melikov reported on key projects and achievements across multiple sectors, emphasizing improvements in living standards and economic growth. </p><p>Over the past five years, Dagestan has launched 12 modern industrial enterprises and expanded its educational infrastructure, opening 111 new schools and 97 kindergartens while renovating 374 schools and 63 kindergartens. In healthcare, authorities constructed 122 rural primary medical care facilities, renovated 329 medical facilities and supplied hospitals and clinics with more than 3,000 units of new equipment.</p><p>Agricultural production reached notable milestones, with nearly 295,000 tons of fruit harvested—the highest growth index in the North Caucasian Federal District—and a record grape harvest of 302,000 tons in 2025, the largest since the 1980s.</p><p>Support for participants of the special military operation and their families remained a priority, with more than 41,000 tons of humanitarian aid dispatched to the frontline. Through the "Valor of the Mountains" reintegration program, seven veterans have been appointed to government positions.</p><p>Officials also addressed ongoing electricity supply challenges while noting Dagestan's progress in renewable energy. Solar and wind projects have attracted investor interest, positioning the republic among Russia's green energy leaders. Additional discussion covered water infrastructure, tourism, waste management, road construction and housing resettlement.</p><p>Melikov thanked the president for sustained support on regional issues, noting that many initiatives have advanced toward implementation.</p> Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:03:06 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/russian_export_center_to_support_dagestan_in_introducing_goods_to_new_markets/ MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> A strategic meeting on the development and support of regional exports was held at the Russian Export Center (REC) in Moscow on the Day of the Republic of Dagestan, chaired by REC Director General Veronika Nikishina. The forum brought together federal and regional officials—including Senator Ilyas Umakhanov, Deputy Prime Minister Rizvan Gazimagomedov and Minister of Economy Gadzhi Sultanov—alongside entrepreneurs and industry experts.</p><p>Discussions addressed key challenges and opportunities for Dagestani exporters, including mechanisms for conducting international payments under sanctions, obtaining Halal certification to access Islamic markets, and arranging an export quota for Dagestani rice groats to partner countries.</p><p>Head of the Republic Sergei Melikov emphasized Dagestan's substantial export potential across industry, agriculture and tourism, underscoring the region's strategic location along the international "North-South" transport corridor. The top official noted that the republic's foreign trade demonstrated strong growth, with export volumes increasing 2.6 times over the past five years to reach $148.9 million in 2024. Melikov expressed confidence that continued partnership with the Russian Export Center would enable Dagestan to further expand its presence in international markets.</p> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:38:46 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestani_entrepreneurs_increase_turnover_on_ozon_to_rub_18_5_billion/ MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> By the end of 2025, the total turnover of Dagestani entrepreneurs on the Ozon marketplace increased by 57%, reaching RUB 18.5 billion. More than 4,000 sellers from the republic are now registered on the platform, with 90% representing small and medium-sized enterprises.</p><p>Consumer activity also saw significant growth: the number of orders in the region rose by 67%, while the number of active buyers doubled. Notably, one-third of all orders delivered to Dagestan were destined for small towns and rural localities, highlighting the expanding reach of e-commerce into less urbanized areas of the republic.</p> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:32:55 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestan_to_host_russian_junior_weightlifting_championship/ KASPIYSK, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>KASPIYSK, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> From March 23 to April 1, the Ali Aliyev Sports Palace in Kaspiysk will host the Russian Junior Weightlifting Championship for boys aged 13–15. This will be the first time this All-Russian competition takes place in the republic.</p><p>Dagestani national team, coached by Mansur Elmurzaev, gets prepared for the home tournament at a two-week training camp in Karaman at the Regional Center for Sports Training. The squad comprises 20 athletes plus several reserves, all following a structured daily training schedule. Elmurzaev expressed confidence in the team's strength, noting its recognition beyond Dagestan among specialists and athletes. </p><p>Among Dagestan's promising young weightlifters, Beibulat Nazirov—a bronze medalist at the European Junior Championship—is currently training with the Russian national team. Meanwhile, Buvaisar Believ and Islam Abakarov are preparing with the Russian junior team in Kislovodsk ahead of the World Championship, scheduled for early May in Egypt.</p> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:30:33 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/nearly_13_000_students_in_dagestan_participate_in_professional_skills_championship/ MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <b>MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The regional stage of the "Professionals-2026" championship for students of secondary vocational education institutions in Dagestan has finished with a closing ceremony at the House of Friendship in Makhachkala. The event brought together participants, educators, employers and government officials to celebrate the achievements of nearly 13,000 students who competed across 62 professional competencies—including high-precision engineering, digital product development, engineering design and multimedia applications. Their work was assessed by 526 experts, 80 of whom represented industrial enterprises.&nbsp; Addressing the ceremony, Dagestan's Minister of Education and Science Yakhya Buchaev highlighted significant modernization of the secondary vocational education system in recent years, including the curricula update and the creation of 52 high-tech workshops with support from the Russian Ministry of Education. Special gratitude was expressed to teachers and industrial training masters for their contribution to training qualified specialists. Winners of the regional stage received honorary awards and gained the right to represent Dagestan at the federal championship.&nbsp; The competition is conducted within the framework of the federal project "Professionalism" under the "Youth and Children" national target project. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:24:10 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_unveils_comprehensive_sme_support_package_for_2026_with_preferential_financing_and_subsidies/ MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> In 2026, the Republic of Dagestan will continue implementing a comprehensive package of support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to stimulate business growth and job creation. Entrepreneurs will have access to preferential financing tools including microloans, leasing, guarantees and targeted subsidies. </p><p>A key instrument is the microloan program offered by the Microfinance Center "Daglizingfond" providing amounts from RUB 100,000 to 5 million at interest rates of 6.2–15.5% per annum for terms up to three years. Additionally, businesses can lease equipment, specialized machinery, and vehicles for up to seven years with a minimum 10% down payment and a maximum annual cost increase of 6%.</p><p>The Guarantee Fund of the Republic of Dagestan will enhance loan accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises by providing surety coverage of up to 70% of loan amounts, with a maximum guarantee of RUB 25 million rubles, for a nominal fee of 0.5%. In 2026, subsidy allocations will exceed RUB 44 million rubles across multiple support categories.</p><p>Beyond financial instruments, SMEs will benefit from non-financial support services. The "My Business" center will offer free consultations, business training and expert guidance to help entrepreneurs develop their ventures. For companies seeking international opportunities, the Export Support Center will provide assistance with market entry, export documentation, and participation in foreign trade missions. Together, these measures form an integrated ecosystem designed to strengthen Dagestan's entrepreneurial sector and enhance its economic resilience.</p> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:50:56 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/makhachkala_receives_rub_25_billion_limit_for_integrated_territory_development_project/ MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Bank DOM.RF will provide RUB 28 billion rubles in financing for two integrated territory development (ITD) projects in the North Caucasian Federal District—in Makhachkala (Dagestan) and Vladikavkaz (North Ossetia), the Vice President and Director Alexander Choban says. </p><p>The combined urban development potential of both projects exceeds 350,000 square meters. For the project in Makhachkala, which accounts for 300,000 square meters of development capacity, the bank has allocated a credit limit of RUB 25 billion. The financing agreement for Dagestan ITD project was first signed in 2025. The remaining funds will be directed toward territory development in Vladikavkaz.</p> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:40:19 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/road_leading_to_federal_nature_reserve_being_repaired_in_dagestan_1/ MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 6 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Major repairs are underway on a 15-kilometer section of the "Glavny Sulak – Novaya Kosa – Staroterechnaya – Kraynovka" highway in Dagestan's Kizlyarsky and Babayurtovsky districts as part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project.</p><p>The road provides direct access to federal highway R-215 and leads to Agrakhansky federal nature reserve—a unique habitat for rare animal and bird species. The upgraded infrastructure is also expected to boost development of the local fishing industry.</p><p>Contractors have commenced work that includes route restoration and stabilization, grading and roadbed construction, laying crushed stone-gravel-sand mixtures for lower and upper layers, applying two-layer asphalt concrete pavement, installing culverts, reinforcing shoulders, arranging intersections and junctions, setting up bus stops, mounting road signs, barrier railings and guide posts and applying road markings.</p><p>The project is scheduled for completion and commissioning by the end of October 2027.</p> Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:19:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/dagestan_youth_can_participate_in_tavrida_art_festival/ MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The Youth Affairs Ministry of Dagestan has opened registration for residents interested in participating in the "Tavrida.ART" Festival of Young Art, set to take place August 7–9 at the Tavrida art cluster in Crimea.</p><p>The festival offers participants a platform to showcase projects to industry experts and public audiences. Aligned with the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, this year's event is expected to bring together representatives of diverse nationalities, cultural traditions, and contemporary art forms.</p><p>The festival program features thematic art quarters, musical performances, professional venues for educational organizations, theatrical productions, street performances, film screenings, an art procession, gastronomic events, fairs, exhibitions, excursions, lectures, and master classes. Participants may stay in an on-site tent city, and a dedicated program has been arranged for younger attendees.</p><p>The festival will be held under the "Youth and Children" national target project.</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:43:41 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/youth_forum_kaspiy_to_start_on_september_5_in_derbent/ DERBENT, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>DERBENT, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Kamil Saidov, the Youth Affairs Minister of the Republic of Dagestan, met with Derbent Head Khanlar Pashabekov this week to assess preparations for the Youth Educational Forum "Kaspiy" scheduled for September 5–10. According to the ministry's press service, the forum will focus on patriotic education, volunteerism, international cooperation, interethnic dialogue, support for traditional values and development of creative industries.</p><p>During the visit, organizers reviewed key logistical arrangements for the forum, including participant registration points, tent placements for educational sessions, main stage configuration, headquarters operations, and designated partner and photo zones. Transportation logistics between Derbent railway station and Patriot Park were also addressed.</p><p>The cultural program—featuring opening and closing ceremonies and a folk arts and crafts exhibition—was also discussed. Saidov, accompanied by deputy Farman Melikov, Forum Director Akhmed Abdurakhmanov, and Republican Youth Center Director Rashid Maksutov, inspected Patriot Park to finalize locations for educational facilities, medical services, participants’ accommodation and dining areas.</p><p>"We have confirmed that Patriot Park possesses all the necessary infrastructure to host a forum of this scale" - Saidov stated. "The priority now is coordinated work by the entire organizing committee to ensure participants can fully engage in the educational program and networking opportunities". </p><p>Applications for participation are being accepted until August 10 via the Rosmolodezh.Forums platform.</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:27:44 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/inspection_finds_high_readiness_at_dagestan_s_key_waste_facility/ KARABUDAKHKENTSKY DISTRICT, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>KARABUDAKHKENTSKY DISTRICT, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Head of Dagestan's Ministry of Natural Resources Ratmir Rasulov, accompanied by Vitaly Martsinkevich, Deputy of Volga Interregional Environmental Prosecutor's Office, inspected construction progress at Karabudakhkentsky waste sorting complex during the prosecutor's working visit to the region.</p><p>Construction and installation work on the facility's main buildings and structures is nearing completion. With a designed capacity of 500,000 tons of waste per year, the complex will enable Dagestan to fully transition to a modern municipal solid waste management system. The supervisory agency representative commended the pace of construction, the facility's current readiness level and the installation of technological equipment.</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:19:47 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_plans_to_increase_vineyard_area_to_34_700_hectares_by_2035/ MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Sherif Kerimkhanov, Chairman of Dagestan's Committee on Viticulture and Alcohol Regulation, briefed Prime Minister Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov on the republic's vineyard expansion initiatives. Current data indicates that vineyards of fruiting age cover 24,100 hectares, with more than 5,000 hectares equipped with drip irrigation systems. Under the regional development strategy for viticulture and winemaking, Dagestan aims to increase total vine plantings to 34,700 hectares by 2035, including 31,500 hectares of fruiting age.</p><p>Four large-scale investment projects for vineyard planting are currently underway in the republic, covering a combined land area of 1,354.8 hectares. Planting activities are scheduled for the 2024–2028 period; to date, over 500 hectares equipped with drip irrigation—representing 50% of the planned area—have already been planted. Reported investment volumes exceed 1.42 billion rubles, and more than 200 permanent jobs have been created through these initiatives. </p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/over_27_hectares_of_new_orchards_planted_in_dagestan_in_two_years/ MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Shamil Ramazanov, head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of Dagestan, has outlined development prospects for horticulture and crop production in the republic's mountainous zones. The region—comprising 30 districts—accounts for over 4,500 hectares of orchards, representing approximately 60% of Dagestan's total orchard area. Of this figure, 660 hectares are classified as intensive-type plantings.</p><p>Suleyman-Stalsky municipal district occupies a notable position in regional production, with 4,100 hectares of orchards planted, including 590 hectares of intensive type. The district is also home to LLC "Polosa" which operates what is reported to be the country's largest hazelnut orchard, covering more than 2,700 hectares. To address water supply challenges in mountainous and foothill areas, the Ministry developed an action plan for mountain-valley horticulture development, following instructions from Prime Minister Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov. Under the plan, the Federal State Budgetary Institution "Department 'Dagmeliorovodkhoz'" will cover electricity costs for pumping stations and fund repairs to select facilities.</p><p>Over the past two years, these measures have supported the planting of 27 hectares of mountain-valley orchards across three districts—Rutulsky, Botlikhsky and Gumbetovsky—with 18 hectares established in Botlikhsky district alone.</p><p>Federal State Budgetary Institution "Department of Land Reclamation and Agricultural Water Supply across the Republic of Dagestan" (Dagmeliorovodkhoz).&nbsp; </p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:34:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestani_woman_to_represent_russia_at_youth_european_wrestling_championship/ MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Dagestani wrestler Kira Solobchuk has been selected for the Russian U-23 women's wrestling team to compete at the European Junior Championship, scheduled for March 9–15 in Zrenjanin, Serbia.</p><p>The 19-year-old athlete, a graduate of Khasavyurt Olympic Reserve School, will compete in the 55 kg weight class. Solobchuk previously won gold at the U-23 Russian Championships in Moscow and secured victory at the zonal stage of the Russian Students' Spartakiad in Stavropol.</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:27:57 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/emergency_ministry_announces_drone_training_class_launch_at_educational_and_methodological_center/ MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> During a meeting to review the activities of the territorial subsystem of the Russian System for Civil Defense and Emergency Response at the situational center in Makhachkala, Nariman Kazimagamedov, Head of the regional Emergency Situations Ministry of Dagestan, announced the establishment of a drone training class at the Educational and Methodological Center.</p><p>In 2025, the center provided civil defense and emergency protection training to 2,452 individuals across various categories—95% of the planned target of 2,587. The curriculum includes instruction on protective actions for the population in the event of drone attack threats.</p><p>With support of Chairman of Dagestani Government Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov, work has commenced on equipping and launching the specialized drone class. Kazimagamedov noted that, in response to requests from various organizations, the center specialists conducted 14 on-site training sessions during the reporting period.</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:25:16 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestan_national_belt_wrestling_team_to_compete_at_russian_junior_championship/ MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <b>MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Dagestan national team will compete at the Russian Junior Belt Wrestling Championship for athletes aged 18–20, to be held on March 12 in Cherkessk. The republic will be represented by 24 athletes, team coach Aslambek Khasaev says.&nbsp; According to team coach Aslambek Khasaev, Dagestan will field a full-strength squad at the Russian Junior Belt Wrestling Championship, presenting three athletes in each weight category. The 24-member team comprises competitors with proven success at national and international competitions, including medalists of Russian and world championships. The roster features Idris Magomedov, Magomed Khabibov, Abdugapur Gasanov, Zaur Rasulov and Khadizhat Aldanova among its ranks. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:19:31 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_s_rural_e_commerce_boom_order_volume_nearly_triples_in_small_towns_and_villages/ MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 5 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Ozon marketplace has released its 2025 performance results for Dagestan, reporting a 67% increase in order volume and a doubling of active buyers compared to the previous year.</p><p>Notably, one-third of all orders delivered to the republic originated from small towns and villages. In these territories, order volume grew nearly threefold year-on-year, while the number of buyers doubled—placing Dagestan second among all Russian regions in rural e-commerce development.</p><p>Expansion of the pickup point network played a decisive role in improving access to goods. Of the approximately 1,000 Ozon pickup points opened by local entrepreneurs across the republic, half are located in small populated areas.</p><p>"The platformization of trade has ensured product equality between small towns and large cities in the region. If previously one had to travel to the republican center for new appliances or clothing, today any order arrives at a pickup point near home" Igor Zimin, Director for Interaction with State Authorities at Ozon says. Zimin also expressed gratitude to the republican leadership for supporting the development of logistics infrastructure.</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:46:32 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_s_crisis_management_center_named_best_in_russia_for_2025_performance/ MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Abdulmuslim Abdulmuslimov, Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Dagestan, chaired a regional assembly meeting this week to review the performance of the territorial subsystem of the Main Directorate of the Emergency Situations Ministry across Dagestan. Officials reported that tasks assigned to the territorial subsystem of the Emergency Situations Ministry for the reporting period had been completed. The federal ministry highlighted the effective coordination between regional emergency response structures in its assessment. During the session, recognition was extended to the Crisis Management Center of the Main Directorate, which was designated the best in the Russian Federation based on 2025 performance results.</p><p>Preventive measures implemented in 2025 were cited as contributing to the absence of regional-level flooding emergencies in the republic, though forest and landscape fire management remains an ongoing operational focus. </p><p>In April 2025, adverse natural phenomena in five mountainous districts—Agulsky, Akhtynsky, Dokuzparinsky, Kurakhsky and Rutulsky—prompted the introduction of a regional emergency regime. Response efforts involving government agencies, volunteers and public organizations were carried out, and the emergency status was subsequently lifted.</p><p>The meeting finished with a discussion on maintaining close coordination between federal and republican emergency response agencies. No new policy initiatives or regulatory changes were announced during the session.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:04:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/12_drones_to_monitor_forest_fires_in_dagestan/ . POLITICS Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:54:02 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/dagestan_opera_and_ballet_theater_to_stage_eugene_onegin_with_federal_grant_funds/ MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan". CULTURE <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> The Dagestan State Opera and Ballet Theater has been allocated a grant from the Government of the Russian Federation for a creative project in theatrical art scheduled for 2026.</p><p>From over 80 applications submitted nationwide, expert reviewers selected 13 projects for funding, including the proposal from Dagestani theater.</p><p>With federal support, the theater plans to stage Pyotr Tchaikovsky's opera "Eugene Onegin" based on Alexander Pushkin's novel of the same name. According to the theater, the production will be presented to audience in the republic. The work features arias and a narrative centered on themes of relationships and personal reflection.</p> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:04:22 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/exhibition_generation_of_heroes_about_dagestani_smo_participants_opens_in_makhachkala/ MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> A multimedia exhibition titled "Generation of Heroes" has opened at the "Russia – My History" historical park in Makhachkala. The opening ceremony was attended by the Head of Dagestan Sergei Melikov, along with family members of the Heroes of Russia, members of the Yunarmiya youth organization and cadets.</p><p>The exhibition was developed by the "Altair" center with grant funding provided by the regional governor. It comprises several sections covering events prior to the start of the special military operation, developments in 2014 related to Crimea and information about military personnel from Dagestan serving in the operation zone. A separate section "Memory" features a photo gallery of the local residents who lost their lives during military service. Materials on display include letters and artifacts provided by military personnel.</p><p>Melikov referenced the exhibition's focus on individual biographies and noted that 19 residents of Dagestan have been awarded the title Hero of Russia. The exhibition is scheduled to run till the end of May with no admission fee.&nbsp;</p> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:24:34 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/wrestler_daniyal_agaev_to_lead_russian_team_at_youth_european_championship/ MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Three Dagestani Greco-Roman wrestlers have been selected to represent Russia at the European Junior Championship in Zrenjanin, Serbia, scheduled for March 9–15.</p><p>The Russian junior national team will be led by Daniyal Agaev (67 kg), a World Championship medalist from Dagestan. Participation at the continental championship has also been confirmed for Gamzat Gadzhiev (82 kg) and Saypula Gadzhimagomedov (97 kg), following the completion of selection procedures.</p> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:19:58 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/from_battlefield_to_classroom_american_armored_vehicle_now_on_display_at_dagestan_university/ MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Heroes of Russia Enver Nabiev and Khantemir Sultanov have transferred a captured MaxxPro armored vehicle to the Military Training Center of Dagestan State Technical University (DSTU).</p><p>The MaxxPro, an American-made armored vehicle previously used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and disabled during combat operations, is designed to protect crews from mines, improvised explosive devices and arms fire. The vehicle will become a key exhibit in DSTU Military Center's exhibition pavilion, enabling cadets to study foreign military equipment through both theoretical instruction and hands-on examination.</p><p>The transfer initiative emerged during a meeting between Enver Nabiev and DSTU Rector Nazim Balamirzoyev, with logistics for transporting the armored vehicle resolved within two weeks. The university also plans to further develop the Military Center's field training infrastructure and material base, including the acquisition of modern simulators and unmanned aerial vehicle systems for educational purposes.</p> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:15:57 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/another_dagestani_wins_medal_at_russian_combat_sambo_championship/ ST. SPORT <p><b>ST. PETERSBURG, March 4 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Said Saidov won a bronze medal on the final day of the Russian Combat Sambo Championship in St. Petersburg. The athlete from Dagestan competed in the up to 88 kg weight category, in which he had previously achieved major competitive results.&nbsp;Saidov is a two-time world champion and has also won a title at the European Championship. Earlier in the tournament, sambo athletes from Dagestan had earned one silver and two bronze medals.</p> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:10:57 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/public_chamber_of_dagestan_and_makhachkala_diocese_sign_agreement/ MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan".&nbsp;</b>A cooperation agreement between the Public Chamber of the Republic of Dagestan and Makhachkala Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) has been recently signed at the Holy Dormition Cathedral in Makhachkala. The document was formalized by Azizbek Cherkesov, Chairman of Dagestan Public Chamber and Archbishop Varlaam of Makhachkala and Derbent. The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration in the field of public oversight, with particular emphasis on protecting the rights of individuals in places of detention. A stated objective is the protection of detainees' constitutional rights regarding freedom of conscience and the practice of religion.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:38:59 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/project_from_dagestan_reaches_final_of_service_all_russian_municipal_award/ MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Dagestan has advanced to the final stage of the III All-Russian Municipal Award "Service" with the "Friendship of the Peoples of Levashinsky Land" project. The award is held within the framework of the forum "Small Homeland – the Strength of Russia". Out of more than 45,000 applications submitted nationwide, 110 projects were selected as finalists.</p><p>Levashinsky municipal district developed a distinctive model for preventing interethnic conflicts by integrating traditional institutions of people's diplomacy with contemporary management approaches. Key elements of the initiative include the establishment of a Council of Elders, training of professional mediators and creation of a network of ethnocultural centers. According to project reports, 23 potential conflict situations were successfully prevented during the implementation period.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/dagestan_hosts_shooting_championship_among_law_enforcement_agencies/ MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> The Dynamo Society of the Republic of Dagestan hosted a combat handgun shooting championship dedicated to the Fatherland Defender Day.</p><p>The competition brought together teams from six federal executive authorities operating in the republic: the FSB Directorate, the Internal Affairs Ministry, the National Guard (Rosgvardiya), the Border Guard Directorate, the Federal Protective Service and Dagestan Customs. Events were held in men's and women's categories, as well as a separate division for leaders.</p><p>The top results were achieved by teams from the Rosgvardiya Directorate across the Republic of Dagestan, the FSB Directorate across the Republic of Dagestan and the Border Guard Directorate. Winners were awarded cups, medals, diplomas and valuable prizes.</p><p>According to the organizers, this championship represented the first event of this format conducted under the Dynamo Society in the Republic of Dagestan in recent years. The society's 2026 schedule reportedly includes more than 20 sporting events at the republican and interregional levels.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:23:16 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_to_conduct_demonstration_treatments_for_vineyard_diseases_in_2026/ MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <b>MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The Republic of Dagestan plans to continue demonstration experiments in vineyards in 2026, following pilot activities conducted in 2025. In the previous year, such experiments were carried out in Derbentsky municipal district on vineyards belonging to several large agricultural enterprises. According to the regional branch of Rosselkhozcenter (Federal State Budgetary Institution Russian Agricultural Centre), these trials enabled assessment of the effectiveness of biological products in managing common vineyard diseases and pests, with results indicating their practical utility. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:17:19 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_records_high_federal_project_implementation_rate_for_third_consecutive_year/ MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Dagestan recorded a cash execution rate of 99.1% for national projects in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of growth and exceeding average across the North Caucasian Federal District.</p><p>As part of regional project implementation, 314 facilities were constructed or reconstructed during the year, including 119 primary healthcare centers, 23 road infrastructure objects, nine schools, two kindergartens, two cultural institutions and a university academic building with a dormitory. </p><p>Additionally, 132 public spaces underwent improvement, among them one territory recognized as a winner in the All-Russian competition for the best projects in creating a comfortable urban environment.</p><p>Presidential Envoy to the North Caucasian Federal District Yury Chaika, in a letter to Head of Dagestan Sergei Melikov, commended the republican authorities for their effective work and expressed confidence in the continued improvement of national project implementation under Melikov's leadership. In 2025, Dagestan ranked among the top 15 regions in Russia for budget utilization efficiency.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:07:01 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/beach_areas_in_three_more_districts_of_dagestan_to_be_gentrified_in_2026/ MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Over RUB 115.5 million will be allocated for the improvement of beaches in three Dagestan municipalities—Kaspiysk, Derbent and the village of Zelenomorsk in Karabudakhkentsky municipal district—according to a tender announced by the republican Committee for State Procurement.</p><p>All work must be completed by the end of July 2026. Planned improvements include the construction of wooden walkways, beach volleyball courts and ramps; installation of benches, trash cans, lifeguard towers, beach umbrellas and sun loungers; and demarcation of swimming areas with buoys. Separately, the RIA "Dagestan" previously reported about RUB 41 million allocated for beach improvement in Izberbash, covering a 3-hectare stretch of coastline.</p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/northern_districts_of_dagestan_to_be_inspected_for_locust_presence/ MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 3 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Agricultural land inspections aimed at detecting overwintered locust pest populations will be conducted in the northern districts of the Republic of Dagestan, Albert Cherkesov, Deputy Head of the regional branch of Rosselkhozcenter (Federal State Budgetary Institution Russian Agricultural Centre) says.</p><p>&nbsp; Initial monitoring activities are scheduled for Nogaysky district, with priority given to areas previously recorded as sites of locust hatching or mass emergence. The data collected will support the development of forecasts and preventive measures for locust control. It is noted that coordination of locust localization and elimination efforts in Dagestan is carried out annually by the regional operational headquarters.&nbsp; </p> Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:49:58 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/art_school_for_200_students_with_exhibition_hall_and_sculpture_classes_to_be_built_in_kaspiysk/ MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". CULTURE <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The State Expert Review Bureau of the Republic of Dagestan has approved the construction project for a children's art school with a capacity of 200 students in Kaspiysk, located in the Kemping microdistrict. The project developer is the Municipal Institution "Department of Housing and Communal Services of Kaspiysk" with design work carried out by LLC "Elkad-Stroyproekt."</p><p>The facility is planned to include classrooms for instrumental, vocal, and choral instruction; theoretical, stage, and literary-dramatic studies; and fine arts disciplines such as drawing, painting, sculpture, applied arts, and graphic design. Additional spaces will accommodate an exhibition hall, a rehearsal hall and dance studios for choreography, classical and folk-stage training.</p><p>The project documentation specifies the use of materials meeting fire safety, energy efficiency, and maintenance standards, with architectural solutions designed for integration into the surrounding urban environment.</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:27:55 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_budget_expenditure_for_2026_increases_by_rub_18_billion/ MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Amendments to the principal parameters of the republican budget for 2026 and the planning period up to 2028 have been considered by the Budget Committee of the People's Assembly of Dagestan, chaired by Marat Ilyasov. A report on the proposed changes was delivered by Shamil Dabishiev, Acting Minister of Finance of the Republic.</p><p>Under the revised figures, the revenue component of the budget for the current year is to be increased by RUB 3.3 billion, totaling RUB 227.3 billion rubles. Expenditure allocations have been raised by 18 billion rubles, reaching 245 billion rubles. A budget deficit of RUB 17.7 billion rubles has been established.</p><p>Supplementary funding has been assigned to designated priority areas. The largest increase was directed to the national economy sector (+ RUB 6.2 billion rubles), followed by housing and communal services (+ RUB 4.7 billion rubles), education (+ RUB 2.3 billion rubles), healthcare (+ RUB 1.7 billion rubles), and sports (+ RUB 1.1 billion rubles).</p><p>Notable adjustments at the ministerial level include additional allocations to the Ministry of Economy (+ RUB 4.2 billion rubles, including for development initiatives in Derbent and Makhachkala), the Ministry of Construction (+ RUB 3.3 billion rubles, for infrastructure modernization) and the Ministry of Health (+ RUB 1.7 billion rubles, for equipment acquisition and capital repairs).</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:18:30 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/dagestanis_take_out_fewest_loans_in_the_country_study/ MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> According to a debt burden rating of the Russian population compiled by RIA Novosti, residents of Ingushetia, Dagestan, and Chechnya rank among those with the lowest levels of bank borrowing in the country.&nbsp;The rating indicates that the average bank debt per resident in Dagestan stands at just under RUB 130,000, having decreased by approximately RUB 7,000 rubles during 2025. In contrast, the highest debt burdens were recorded among residents of the republics of Tuva and Kalmykia.</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:26:24 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_takes_measures_to_facilitate_return_of_compatriots_amid_escalating_situation_in_the_middle_east/ MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The Ministry for National Policy and Religious Affairs of the Republic of Dagestan has issued information regarding support measures for Russian citizens currently in the Middle East, amid developments in the regional military-political situation.&nbsp;In coordination with the Russian Hajj Mission, the Representative Office of the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry in Makhachkala and diplomatic missions in Iran and Azerbaijan, the ministry implements measures aimed at ensuring safety of Dagestani residents and facilitating their return.</p><p>Specific attention is directed toward drivers of heavy vehicles from Dagestan currently located in Iran. Enhanced monitoring has also been introduced to mitigate actions that could affect interfaith relations within the region.</p><p>Citizens in affected areas are advised to follow guidance from local authorities and official communications from Russian diplomatic missions. Relatives are encouraged to maintain regular contact. Relevant authorities continue to monitor the situation. Additional recommendations include avoiding mass gatherings, carrying identification documents and a charged mobile device, and installing the "Assistant Abroad" mobile application.</p><p>Please note that airspace restrictions or temporary closures have been implemented in the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq, Israel and Iran, which may result in flight cancellations or delays. For emergency communication, 24-hour phones are available:</p><p>– Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Dagestan: 7 (8722) 52-24-17,</p><p>– Duty and Consultative Center of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 7-495-695-4545.</p><p>Emergency contacts of Russian diplomatic missions:</p><p>Iran – phone: +98-21-6670-1161/63, email: rusembiran@mid.ru. Recommendations: if possible, refrain from traveling and leave the country via Astara (Azerbaijan) or the "Nurduz/Agarak" border checkpoint (Armenia);</p><p>Qatar – phone: +974-55-88-76-59;</p><p>Bahrain – phones: +973-1772-5222/ +973-3940-3237, email: consbahrain@mid.ru. Recommendations: avoid crowded places. Check flight status via Gulf Air airline and Bahrain Airport.</p><p>United Arab Emirates (UAE) – phones: +971-2672-1797, +971-5086-52701 (emergency), email: consrusuae@gmail.com. Recommendations: follow official announcements from the WAM news agency. Avoid crowded places and monitor flight schedules.</p><p>Kuwait – phones: +965 22560427/ +96599601969;</p><p>Palestine – phone: +972-599-418922. Recommendations: be attentive to the situation at border crossings on the West Bank. Avoid crowded places;</p><p>Jordan – phone: +962-77-552-81-25, email: rusconsjo@mid.ru. Recommendations: register for consular notification.</p><p>Lebanon – phones: +961-1-300-041, +961-1-300-042, +961-70-008-218 (emergency), email: rusemblivan@mid.ru. Recommendations: remain calm, follow instructions from local authorities. It is recommended to refrain from traveling.</p><p>Iraq – recommendations: monitor official announcements and avoid crowded places.</p><p>Israel – phone: +972-54-962-2341, email: cons.israel@mid.ru. Recommendations: follow instructions from local authorities. Stay in safe shelters. The "Begin"/"Taba" border crossing operates 24/7.</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:20:59 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/kaspiysk_hosts_russian_judo_championship_for_the_deaf/ KASPIYSK, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>KASPIYSK, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The Russian Judo Tournament and Junior Championship among athletes with hearing impairments have finished in Kaspiysk, uniting 188 competitors from 31 regions of Russia. </p><p>The opening ceremony featured official remarks from Sajid Sajidov (Minister of Sports of the Republic of Dagestan), Zarema Makhmudova (Advisor to the Head of the Republic of Dagestan), Soltan Ramazanov (Chairman of the regional branch of the All-Russian Sports Federation of the Deaf) and Konstantin Popov (Senior Coach of the Russian National Judo Team).</p><p>Dagestani competitors achieved nine podium finishes. In the men's division: Gafar Aliev (60 kg, gold), Nazim Sayidov (60 kg, silver), Ramaldan Magaramov (73 kg, bronze), Magomed Aliskerov (81 kg, bronze), Abdulhasan Kurbanov (90 kg, gold), Kurban Murtazaliev (100 kg, gold) and Sharip Shamkhaldibirov (100+ kg, bronze). In the women's division: Aminat Gadzhieva (70 kg, bronze) and Zagidad Kuntagadzhieva (+78 kg, bronze).</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:16:20 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/New Water Pipeline Under Construction in Southern Dagestan to Supply Several Villages/ MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Reconstruction of the “Leke-dere – Akhty” water pipeline is underway in Dagestan’s Akhtynsky District as part of the Republican Investment Program, with the new section designed to deliver clean drinking water to local settlements. The project draws water from the Lala-dere area and replaces the old intake facility—operational since 1968—that was repeatedly damaged by mudflows and ultimately destroyed in a 2023 disaster. Currently, the contractor “Capital” LLC is laying pipelines through the rural settlements of Zrykh and Khryug under the commission of the Akhtynsky district administration, with completion and full water supply expected by the end of 2027.</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:05:04 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestan_boxer_wins_all_russian_tournament_in_chita/ MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>Dagestani boxer Khasmagomed Dzhavatkhanov won a gold medal in the up to 86 kg weight category at the Alexander Bakhtin All-Russian Boxing Tournament in Chita, defeating Saveliy Sadom of Khabarovsk in the final bout. Besides, his teammate Arsen Shamshidov won a silver medal in the up to 67 kg category.</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:41:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/tooba_users_donate_over_rub_53_6_million_during_first_10_days_of_ramadan/ MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>During the first 10 days of Ramadan (February 18–27), users of the Tooba app donated over RUB 53.6 million to charitable causes, completing more than 160 fundraisers through 220,000 transactions made by 30,000 donors. </p><p>These contributions were part of the “Kindest Month” campaign, aligned with the start of Ramadan, and will continue until March 19, supporting initiatives such as aid for the needy and sick, iftars and zakat al-fitr payments. </p><p>This year, the campaign spans eight regions of Russia, funding food packages, clothing, rent for children’s centers and low-income families as well as holiday events for children—while a new app update introduces a rating system, achievements and an enhanced interface to encourage friendly competition in charitable giving during Ramadan.</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:58:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestan_judokas_win_at_russian_junior_championship_in_ramenskoye/ RAMENSKOYE, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>RAMENSKOYE, March 2 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Dagestani athletes won four medals at the Russian Junior Judo Championship for athletes with visual impairments in Ramenskoye, Moscow Oblast. Ramazan Abdurakhmanov and Patimat Shakhnavazova claimed gold medals. Abdula Abakarov and Radzhab Temirsultanov took silver.</p> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/politics/dagestan_clergy_issues_statement_amid_events_in_middle_east/ MAKHACHKALA, March 1 – RIA "Dagestan". POLITICS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 1 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>The Muftiate of the Republic of Dagestan has issued a statement expressing deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its impact on several Arab countries. Calling on Muslims not to remain indifferent, the clergy urged believers—especially during the blessed month of Ramadan—to intensify prayers (dua) for peace, the safety of civilians and the end to bloodshed. The statement also encourages increased participation in collective prayers, regular recitation of the Quran and acts of charity, emphasizing that “the sincerity and unity of believers strengthen our supplications and bring their acceptance closer”.</p> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:05:19 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/grand_prix_for_derbent_gold_for_makhachkala_dagestan_s_cities_triumph_at_all_russian_tourism_award/ MAKHACHKALA, March 1 – RIA "Dagestan". CULTURE <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, March 1 – RIA "Dagestan". </b>At the III All-Russian Award "Tourist Cities" Derbent received the Grand Prix, while Makhachkala took the first place in the "Best City for Spiritual and Educational Tourism" category during its debut participation in the competition. The results have been announced by Emiliya Radzhabova, deputy Mayor of Makhachkala.</p><p>According to city officials, the award is intended to highlight the cultural and historical heritage of Makhachkala alongside its well-known coastal attractions. The city's presentation at the award ceremony was delivered by Magomed Magomedaliev, deputy Head of the Sports, Tourism and Youth Policy Department.</p><p>Radzhabova characterized the recognition as reflecting the city's values, traditions and achievements.</p> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:02:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/sport/dagestan_to_host_russian_mountaineering_championship/ MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan". SPORT <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Dokuzparinsky municipal district of Dagestan will host the Russian Mountaineering Championship on March 10 - 31, Pyotr Leonov, Chairman of the regional Mountaineering Federation says. </p><p>Competitions will be held on Mount Yarydag, Russia's most challenging wall, featuring sheer cliffs with elevation differences of up to 1,300 meters. Participants will face harsh winter conditions and overnight stays on vertical walls. AS to Leonov, Russian mountaineers have added motivation following the country's only Olympic silver medal in this discipline, won in Italy.&nbsp;The judging panel will include two representatives from Dokuzparinsky district.</p> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:32:02 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_specialists_to_be_involved_in_maintenance_and_repair_of_foreign_aircrafts/ MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p>MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan". The development of an aircraft maintenance facility at Makhachkala Airport remains underway in the republic. The Yakovlev JSC, part of Rostec's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), develops cooperation with local educational institutions for specialist training.</p><p>As to Magomed Amirkhanov, deputy director general for Ground Handling at Makhachkala Airport JSC, the targeted training agreements have been signed with Dagestan State Technical University and the Caspian College for Mechanical Engineering and Service.&nbsp;Remind, in June 2025, the company opened an inflatable frame hangar for a line maintenance station at Makhachkala Airport.</p> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:55:29 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/dagestan_multiplies_number_of_subsidized_air_routes/ MAKHACHKALA, February 28 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, February 28 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Makhachkala Airport served approximately 2.8 million passengers in 2025, according to the airport's annual performance report. The increase in passenger traffic was driven primarily by the expansion of the route network, facilitated in part by the federal air transport subsidy program.</p><p>Magomed Amirkhanov, the deputy director general of the airport, noted that the number of subsidized routes grew from one in 2018 to 13 by 2025. The top manager stated that work to further expand the route network would continue in 2026. Developing interregional air connections remains a central focus of the airport's development strategy.</p> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 16:03:35 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/dstu_scientists_create_advanced_materials_and_antennas_for_defense_industry/ MAKHACHKALA, February 28 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, February 28 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Dagestan State Technical University has obtained patents for two technological developments with potential applications in both military and civilian sectors.</p><p>The first innovation is a method for producing protective films based on vanadium oxide. The technique enables gas-phase deposition of a protective layer at relatively low temperatures—150 to 300 degrees Celsius—addressing a key limitation in semiconductor manufacturing. Earlier methods required significantly higher temperatures that risked damaging sensitive components. The new approach preserves metallization and semiconductor properties, potentially extending the service life and reliability of electronic devices.</p><p>The second patented invention is a dual-slot “Vivaldi” antenna featuring a compact design with an ultra-wide operating frequency range. Its structure incorporates three lobes on the substrate and two tapered slots, allowing for broader directional signal reception compared to conventional designs while maintaining a small footprint. Such antennas are relevant for radar and control systems requiring precise direction finding and stable communication under challenging conditions.</p><p>DSTU maintains active cooperation with industrial enterprises in the region, with most of its research and development efforts focused on addressing practical challenges in local industry.</p> Sat, 28 Feb 2026 15:58:16 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/business/train_passenger_traffic_in_dagestan_increases_2_2_times_over_5_years/ MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan". BUSINESS <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> In 2025, Dagestan authorities commissioned two new commuter trains, bringing the total number of modern units in operation to six and added 12 new stopping points across the network in response to public demand.&nbsp;According to Magomed Tagirov, the Acting Minister of Transport and Road Facilities, passenger numbers have more than doubled since 2020—rising from 1.055 million to 2.361 million—thanks to targeted improvements such as faster travel times, additional trips and expanded train compositions from 4 to 6 cars.</p> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:56:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/society/suleyman_kerimov_allocates_rub_5_million_to_hero_of_russia_from_dagestan/ MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan". SOCIETY <p><b>MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan".</b> Senator from Dagestan Suleyman Kerimov has transferred RUB 5 million to the Hero of Russia Said Ibragimov, a participant in the special military operation, the State Duma Deputy Khizri Abakarov reports on his Telegram channel. Although a personal meeting could not take place due to Ibragimov’s current deployment in the SMO zone, the official certificate and funds have already been delivered to him.</p> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0300 https://riadagestan.ru/news/culture/dagestan_medical_university_student_to_represent_republic_at_all_russian_patriotic_song_festival/ MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan". CULTURE <p>MAKHACHKALA, February 27 – RIA "Dagestan". Samira Ramazanova, a student at Dagestan State Medical University and aspiring cardiologist, has been named a finalist in the 2026 All-Russian Patriotic Song Festival. </p><p>Out of 217 applications nationwide, she was selected as one of the top 20 performers by a jury comprising experts from the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music, professional vocalists and international competition laureates, who evaluated contestants based on vocal technique, stage presence, dramatic interpretation and expressiveness. </p><p>Samira will perform the song “Russia, Caucasus” at the final concert on April 16 at the Izmaylovo Grand Concert Hall in Moscow, with full support from her university’s faculty and Rector Visampasha Khanaliev. Public voting for participants is open on Dagestan Trade Union’s VKontakte page and the MAX channel.</p> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:51:07 +0300