#Let’sJoin!: more than 160 people have joined the Federal Register of Bone Marrow Donors

05.10.23

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.

The branch of the Blood Center of the FMBA of Russia in the city of Yaroslavl was visited by employees of the Rosgvardia and the Federal Bailiff Service, headed by the Colonel of the Internal Service Anton Pryahin. Participants of the event donated 3 milliliters of blood to the Federal Register of Bone Marrow Donors and plasma.

The Blood Center of the FMBA of Russia both in Moscow and Yaroslavl, fully sustain such interdepartmental cooperation. New projects in support of the donor movement of the Russian Federation are born due to it», - says Olga Makedonskaya, acting director of the Blood Center of the Federal Migration Service of Russia.

On October 5, the congress-center of the special economic zone «Dubna» also held an event on entering the Federal Register of Bone Marrow Donors. Almost 100 employees of the health unit № 9 FMBA of Russia became potential donors of bone marrow, showing a desire to help.

«Many employees of health unit № 9 FMBA of Russia have long wanted to become potential bone marrow donors. As soon as they knew about Donor Day, more than 100 people applied for participation. We note the increased interest to the event», - said Igor Kalinin, Deputy Head of the MU №9 FMBA of Russia for information and analytical work.

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.