On Friday, the President made a visit to Nizhny Novgorod.

On Friday, the President made a visit to Nizhny Novgorod. The first item on his schedule was a tour of an exhibit showcasing the participants and winners of the Znai Nashikh ("Proud of Our People") competition featuring Russia's rising brands

This year's exhibition is dedicated to autonomous solutions and technologies.

In particular, the President was shown collaborative robots (robots designed for human-robot interaction), compact drones that can be equipped with artificial intelligence, remote control systems for mining equipment, state-of-the-art devices for the brain and nervous system, and AI-based radiology services.

Held since 2023 as part of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives' Strong Ideas for a New Time forum, the Znai Nashikh contest helps small and medium-sized businesses develop and promote their products, find partners, and access new markets.