Putin inspected the exhibition of participants in the "Know Our" competition in Nizhny Novgorod.

      August 28, 2026 17:55 Politics President of Russia Vladimir Putin visited an exhibition of technology companies in Nizhny Novgorod, which are participants and winners of the growing Russian brands competition "Know Our". This was reported by the press service of the head of state. The exhibition is dedicated to autonomous solutions and modern technologies. The head of state was shown collaborative robots designed for joint work with humans, compact drones with the ability to connect artificial intelligence, as well as remote control systems used in mines and quarries. In addition, the exhibition presented energy-efficient cooling platforms for data centers, a software-hardware complex for detecting leaks in pipelines, energy storage systems for private homes, innovative devices for the brain and nervous system, as well as AI services for radiology. During the exhibition tour, the president was accompanied by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration Maxim Oreshkin, Presidential Envoy in the Volga Federal District Igor Komarov, Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin, Chairman of the Development State Corporation "VEB.RF" and Head of the Expert Council of the Agency for Strategic Initiatives Igor Shuvalov, as well as Deputy Director of the ASI Mikhail Khomich. The growing Russian brands competition "Know Our" has been held since 2023 by the order of the President of Russia. It aims to support small and medium-sized businesses that demonstrate sustainable growth and a high level of production localization. Throughout its existence, the competition has united about 50,000 Russian brands. Let us remind you that Vladimir Putin arrived on August 28 and has already spoken at the plenary session of the forum "Strong Ideas for a New Time" (16+) at the Nizhny Novgorod Fair. It was also reported that the head of state plans to visit several sites in Nizhny Novgorod and hold a meeting with Governor Gleb Nikitin. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.