Offsite Donor’s day on Forum «Army – 2018»

27.08.18

On August 24, 2018, during the IV International Military Technical Forum "Army-2018" an action "Donation of Blood" was held, organized by the Russian Engineering Union and the The Federal Biomedical Agency of Russia.

A large number of participants and guests of the forum, including representatives of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, employees from high-tech industry and the defense-industrial complex, came to the mobile blood delivery point of FMBA Russia. Since the first signing of the agreement of the Union with the FMBA of Russia, 59 regional branches of the Russian Engineering Union have joined the program of development of mass voluntary blood donation, more than 3000 events have been held, more than 235 000 people from 618 companies of the engineering industry became donors.

The first vice-president of the Union, the President of the Association "League of Assistance to Defense Enterprises" Vladimir Gutenev during participation in donor events repeatedly underlined the importance and permanent relevance of this socially significant act of people.

Thanks to offsite donor’s events – during which it’s possible to take a part in donorship without visiting the transfusion station, one of the main goals of the state program for volunteer mass and corporate donorship development is successfully implemented.

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

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Blood Donation Campaign Held at the State Duma

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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.

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“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

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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.