Vitaly Savelyev took part in the International Youth Festival

Published on: 2026-09-14

Source: Government of the Russian Federation –

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Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev spoke at the educational marathon of the Russian Society “Znanie”. The event took place as part of the International Youth Festival in Yekaterinburg.

The lecture focused on advanced transport technologies and high-tech projects being implemented in Russia. Special attention was paid to artificial intelligence and digitalization. Their implementation ensures more efficient management of traffic flows and improves transportation safety.

One of the central topics was the creation of a network of high-speed railway lines in Russia. The first project – HSR Moscow – Saint Petersburg – is supposed to become the foundation for the further development of high-speed transport in the country.

The launch of service between Moscow and Saint Petersburg is scheduled for 2028. The travel time will be reduced to 2 hours and 15 minutes. Domestic infrastructure and rolling stock are being developed for the project, and extensive industrial cooperation is being formed.

“The scale of the project is unique. Many of the technical solutions embedded in it have not been previously used in the construction of transport infrastructure in our country,” noted Vitaly Saveliev.

The Deputy Prime Minister spoke about the development of unmanned aviation. Today, Russia is among the leaders in establishing the regulatory and legal framework for this field. Unmanned technologies are also being steadily implemented in automotive, railway, and maritime transport.

Another strategic direction named by Vitaly Saveliev is the development of the infrastructure of the five main international transport corridors crossing our country’s territory: the North-South International Transport Corridor, the Azov-Black Sea, the Northwest and Eastern directions, as well as the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. They ensure stable connections of Russia with friendly countries, including those in the Asia-Pacific region.

Addressing the festival participants, Vitaly Savelyev emphasized the role of young specialists in the implementation of these projects.

“All the projects and technologies mentioned provide great opportunities to realize intellectual potential. I will be sincerely glad if any of you connect your life with the transport industry and become part of a large professional team of transport workers,” said the Deputy Prime Minister.

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