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On August 20, Head of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) Veronika Skvortsova and Chair of the Elbrus Russian Leaders Club Tatyana Dyakonova launched an educational expedition aimed at creating modern, effective approaches to encouraging blood and bone marrow donation among young people. The two leaders wished the teams success in shaping youth-centered strategies for building a strong donor culture.

The Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) organized a series of initiatives to promote blood and bone marrow donation among young people during the 11th All-Russian Youth Educational Forum Territory of Meanings. The program featured lectures, open discussions, and donation drives that received strong positive feedback from participants.

The first stage of the large-scale All-Russian torch relay "Flame of Life," launched by the Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) of Russia in collaboration with the Impact Charitable Foundation and the Flame of Life Social Initiatives Support Foundation, has come to a close.

For the First Time in History, Russia’s Blood Service Flags Raised at the North Pole

The Head of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, Veronika Skvortsova; the General Director of the Institute for the Development of Managerial and Social Initiatives "Vertical", Ivan Efremov; and the Chair of the "Elbrus" Club of Leaders of Russia, Tatyana Dyakonova, signed a trilateral cooperation agreement.

On June 24, in the Tula Region, the mobile blood donation unit of the FMBA of Russia’s Blood Service began its work during the official opening day of the 13th International Forum "Engineers of the Future 2025".

During a recent State Duma roundtable discussion, the Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) outlined significant progress in strengthening Russia's blood donation infrastructure. The high-level meeting brought together government officials and healthcare leaders to address critical developments in the nation's blood service.

On June 16, 2025, in Moscow, the Blood Service of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA) of Russia held a mobile blood donation drive at the Embassy of the Republic of India in the Russian Federation.

From June 2 to 14, a series of events dedicated to World Blood Donor Day took place across Russia, uniting thousands of participants in 39 regions. This year’s celebrations gained special momentum thanks to initiatives by the FMBA Blood Service, which included both traditional donation drives and new awareness-raising projects.

On June 6, 2025, the Federal Medical-Biological Agency, with the support of the Russia Today press center, held a press conference that vividly demonstrated how the combined efforts of medical professionals, the government, business, and society help foster a culture of regular blood donation in the country.

On May 27, Ivanovo welcomed the opening of a new modular plasma center under Russia’s Federal Medical-Biological Agency (FMBA), marking a key milestone in the implementation of the Concept for Increasing Plasma Blood Collection for Pharmaceutical Production. Developed by the FMBA under the directive of the President and the Russian Government, the strategy was approved on February 9, 2023, by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The new facility will have an annual capacity of over 30 tons of blood plasma.

The donation campaign in support of blood donation was initiated by the State Duma Committee on Health Protection. First held in 2017, it has already become a cherished tradition for parliamentarians.

Leading up to national donor day on april 20, a nationwide awareness campaign took place across Russia. In the week starting April 14, 2025, blood donation centers across Russia hosted a series of events to raise awareness about blood, blood component, and bone marrow donation. These events offered the public a chance to attend lectures, take part in tours, join workshops and open discussions with medical professionals, connect with experienced donors, and, most importantly, make their own donations. Participants learned more about the donation process and heard real stories from people whose lives were saved thanks to donors.

The Federal Medical-Biological Agency of Russia (FMBA) has announced the launch of a major nationwide relay titled “Flame of Life.” The initiative aims to attract new donors to the Federal Bone Marrow Donor Registry and increase the chances of saving patients battling leukemia and other serious illnesses.

On March 27, 2025, the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation hosted the presentation of a new online initiative titled “Triangles: Stories That Must Be Told.” This special project is designed to strengthen the connection between generations and shed light on the heroic contributions of medical professionals and blood donors during the Great Patriotic War—individuals whose actions saved countless lives.

Today, the nationwide marathon #DavaiVstupai, supporting the development of blood donation in Russia, won in the category "Best Contribution to Education in Sports and Healthy Living." The project by the FMBA of Russia was selected from over 9,500 applications submitted from 89 regions of Russia and 56 countries worldwide.

On February 25, the Hall of Fame at the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Hill hosted the official launch of the nationwide campaign "Donor Code: Defenders of the Fatherland." Organized by FMBA Russia, this unique initiative aims to promote blood and bone marrow donation as part of the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin, and the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

On February 4, Russia’s Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, Olga Petrova, set an example by personally donating blood at the FMBA Blood Center, demonstrating that participation in the donor movement is not only a noble cause but also something accessible to everyone.

Nearly 3,000 of them donated blood for the first time. The most active participants were young people from the Krasnodar region, St. Petersburg, and the Stavropol region.

A new law granting additional support to blood donors was signed by the President of Russia on December 28, 2024. This legislative initiative was developed by the FMBA of Russia in collaboration with the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy.

The award ceremony showcased the most effective approaches to promoting blood donation as a family tradition.

The shortlist for the Knowledge Prize has been published, featuring 107 applications, including 43 projects, 6 companies, and 58 educators – lecturers, teachers, bloggers, public figures, scientists, and other outstanding individuals.

The annual event, organized by the FMBA of Russia, brought together over 500 participants from across the country, including leading experts, representatives of federal and regional authorities, leaders of the donor movement, and public organizations. The forum served as a platform for discussing pressing issues related to blood donation and the development of the Blood Service in Russia.

A ceremonial awards event for the winners of the All-Russian Professional Skills Contest-2024 was held at the Moscow International House of Music, marking the grand finale of the All-Russian Blood Service Forum.

The head of FMBA Russia participated in the meeting of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation on physical culture and sport, which took place in Ufa under the chairmanship of Vladimir Putin

September 26, students of the Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA), as well as students of the Institute of Public Service and Management together with representatives of the project «Donor Leaders» got acquainted with the activities of the FMBA Russian Blood Center.

On August 19, the State Duma adopted a draft law aimed at popularizing the donor movement in Russia.

On the opening day of the Eurasian Women’s Forum, Valentina Matviyenko personally gave a start to the flash mob in support of the donor movement.

August 16, a donation action of the FMBA Blood Center of Russia was held at the open site of the Senezh Management Lab. Everyone could participate in by giving blood and also join the Federal Registry of Bone Marrow Donors.

The Blood Service of FMBA Russia presented the Unified Donor Database at the «ARMY-2024» event.

July 27 a donor action «Bright Shores» was held on the embankment near the shopping center «Krasnoyarye» in Krasnoyarsk. The event is organized by young doctors - members of the Youth Council of the Federal Siberian Scientific and Clinical Center FMBA of Russia with the support of the charitable foundation «Line of good» and Krasnoyarsk regional center of blood №1, as well as the bank «Uralsib»

The event was held within the framework of the All-Russian action «Family donor code» with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund.

The unique marathon «I am a bone marrow donor» was held in Moscow from 1 to 10 July. In 10 days, Artem Aliskerov ran 633 kilometers, setting a world record. The project «On the edge of possible» for the promotion of donation was supported by the MAER group.

Unity can give people the strength to deal with tragedies. This proves the reaction of many Russians, who immediately after the terrible terrorist attack last Friday at «Crocus City Hall» came in line for blood transfusion.

On March 5th there was a panel discussion «Promotion and development of donorship among the youth of Russia» at the site of the technological space of the International Technology Hub of the federal territory «Sirius» in the framework of the World Festival of Youth. The event was organized by the Federal Medical-Biological Agency.

On February 16, a unique All-Russian campaign “Donor Family Code” was launched at the TASS site, dedicated to the Year of the Family. The campaign will become a flagship project to promote blood and bone marrow donation in 2024.

For about 50 years, the Samara Regional Clinical Blood Transfusion Station has been cooperating with AvtoVAZ, the largest manufacturer of passenger cars in Eastern Europe.

From 22 to 27th of January, events dedicated to the Day of Russian Students were held in the institutions of the Russian Blood Service with the support of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency.

In 2023, more than 978 Gazprombank employees from 11 Russian cities took part in donor events. Each participant donated an average of 450 milliliters of blood. It took not more than an hour and saved someone’s life.

On December 18, the All-Russian online conference “Donation of blood, plasma and bone marrow in the Russian Federation” was held in Moscow - one of the final events of the unique promotional competition “Donor Code. Mentoring." The conference presented successful practices in popularizing blood and bone marrow donation and developing mentoring, which have shown their effectiveness in different regions of Russia.

On December 13, the traditional donor event of the Elbrus Club of Russian Leaders project took place at the Blood Center of the FMBA of Russia. The event was attended by the finalists of the “Leaders of Russia” competition, the flagship project of the presidential platform “Russia – the Land of Opportunities”, headed by Vladislav Vasiliev.

The donor movement of the Admiral Ushakov State Maritime University was highly appreciated by Minister of Defense Sergey Shoigu at a meeting with professors and cadets of the university in Novorossiysk.

On November 15, the annual action «City Youth Day of Saint Petersburg Donor» started in Saint Petersburg.

The opening of the XV Anniversary Forum of the Blood Service of Russia took place in Moscow, on the territory of the Digital business space. It is attended by heads of Blood Service institutions, representatives of State and public organizations, and transfusionists from all over the country, including four new regions.

On October 5, the #Let’sJoin Marathon! in support of the donor movement was held at three venues - in three cities. Donor events were held in the branch of the Blood Center of FMBA of Russia in Yaroslavl, on the territory of the special economic zone «Dubna», as well as in one of the offices of «Yandex» in Moscow. 166 people joined the Federal Register of Bone Marrow Donors that day.

As part of the All-Russian Donor Marathon#DavaiVstavai! the Blood Center of FMBA of Russia, together with the Foundation for Combating Leukaemia, organized unique events on September 23 and 24 in support of the Federal Register of Bone Marrow Donors.

On the eve of the World Bone Marrow Donor Day, the non-profit foundation «National Health Development Fund» prepared an animated video «All about bone marrow donation in 10 minutes».

Republican Blood Center conducts in children’s camps of the Crimea All-Russian event «Donor Code. Mentoring». The action is implemented within the framework of the Year of the teacher and mentor. Its purpose is to increase the level of participation of the population, including the pedagogical community, in blood donation and bone marrow donation through the expansion of intersectoral cooperation, introduction of new propaganda formats, development of mentoring in the field of donation.

Blood donation is an indispensable part of country’s health care system. Regular donors give hope for the life and health of millions of patients. Previously, only whole blood was transfused, today medicine gives preference to «component therapy». The patient is transfused with components of blood that he needs, such as platelets, granulocytes or plasma. Moreover, modern medicine is impossible without blood products - drugs that are obtained from donor plasma. Plasma components and plasma drug donors are an important part of the treatment of many serious diseases.

More than 100 people took part in the Donor’s Day at VDNH on 24 July 2023. Among participants are employees, volunteers, visitors to the Exhibition of Achievements of the National Economy and residents of Moscow.