The donor marathon "Space is in our blood” in Stavropol region

29.06.21

On June 22, the donor marathon "Space is in our blood", dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the first flight into space of Yuri Gagarin started in the Kumye region.

Two years after the flight of Yuri Gagarin, the near-earth space was conquered by Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space. Her first flight took place on June 16, 1963.

Donors were asked to take a photo using an unusual attribute - a space helmet, as part of the memorable dates at the Blood Transfusion Station in the city of Budennovsk, Stavropol Territory.

“During the four days of the donor marathon, 293 people came to the blood donation point, of which 277 people were allowed to donate, and 35 people donated blood for the first time. A total of 130 liters of blood were procured” - noted by the Center for Work with Youth of the Budyonnovsky District.

The next donations will take place between July 27-30, 2021. The station's specialists invite residents of the region to take part and make a space souvenir photo.

28.05.25

Ivanovo Welcomes Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Rosplasma Center with FMBA Deputy Head Mikhail Ratmanov in Attendance

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.

20.05.25

Blood Donation Campaign Held at the State Duma

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.

20.04.25

Russia’s Biggest Companies Join Forces with FMBA to Celebrate National Donor Day

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.

03.04.25

“Flame of Life” to Light Up Nearly 100 Cities Across Russia! FMBA of Russia Launches Nationwide “Flame of Life” Relay to Support Bone Marrow Donation

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.

27.03.25

FMBA of Russia Unveils “Triangles: Stories That Must Be Told” – A Tribute to Wartime Heroes

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.