**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.