This is stated in the list of instructions published on the Kremlin website.
In particular, the government is entrusted with ensuring changes to the program for the creation and development of world-class genomic research centers.
The changes concern the expansion of the list of activities related to the development of methods and diagnostic tools for COVID-19, the creation of vaccines for the prevention of this infection and drugs for its treatment.
The head of state also instructed to ensure the development of individual training courses and disciplines in the field of genetics for educational institutions.
Previously, Putin noted the contribution of Russian geneticists to the fight against coronavirus.