Collaboration. Rosatom has been selected as the leader of an international consortium to build Kazakhstan’s first nuclear power plant. The selection process was conducted by the Atomic Energy Agency of Kazakhstan with input from international experts. Negotiations were held with the world’s leading reactor technology suppliers, complemented with visits to their manufacturing sites. Following the considerations, the Interagency Nuclear Industry Development Commission came to the conclusion that Rosatom’s proposal offered the optimal and most advantageous conditions for constructing a nuclear power plant in the country. “We welcome Kazakhstan’s decision to move forward with the nuclear power plant project,” said Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. “The country will have a nuclear plant built to one of the world’s most advanced and efficient designs featuring Russian technologies. Our Generation 3+ VVER-1200 reactors combine time-proven engineering solutions with the latest active and passive safety systems developed in strict compliance with international safety standards. These VVER-1200 reactors are already operational both in Russia and abroad.”

Development. On June 26, the third annual International Youth Nuclear Forum, Obninsk NEW, will take place in Obninsk, Russia— the site where the world’s first nuclear power station was put into operation on the same date in 1954. This year’s forum is themed as “Dream and Create the Global Nuclear Industry Future!” Participants will discuss current challenges and opportunities in nuclear technology, the role of nuclear energy in achieving sustainable development goals, the importance of international cooperation, and other topics. Featured speakers include IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, World Nuclear Association President Sama Bilbao y León, and Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev. Join the forum online at: https://www.youtube.com/@RosatomGlobal. During the livestream, a trip will be raffled off to attend this year’s premier nuclear event—the World Atomic Week international forum that will be held in Moscow on September 25–29, 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of Russia’s nuclear industry.

Collaboration. Rosatom is participating in the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025) taking place in St. Petersburg on June 18–21. The Russian nuclear corporation is involved in the Russia-Brazil Open Dialogue and meetings with delegations from Turkey, China, the UAE and other countries, focusing on international trade, exports, science, and technology. At SPIEF 2025, Rosatom is also taking part in sessions and roundtables addressing the Arctic and Northern Sea Route development, international collaboration, sustainable development, education, and investments in the power sector. Additionally, Rosatom is spearheading agreements in the field of energy digitalization, development of electrical engineering clusters, and regional IT infrastructure resilience. The SPIEF has been held annually since 1997, with over 21,800 participants from 139 countries attracted last year.