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In Ulan-Ude, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev held meetings on the socioeconomic development of the Republic of Buryatia and the implementation of master plans; a meeting on the progress of new investment projects in the region; an inspection of social infrastructure construction projects; and a visit to the Voin Center.
"Based on the results of the third quarter of 2025, the industrial production growth rate in the Republic of Buryatia was 7.9%. This is above the average for the Far East and Russia as a whole. The growth in the physical volume of construction work is also high: from January to September 2025, it amounted to 47.3% compared to the same period the previous year. In the republic, 1 million square meters of housing was commissioned in 2024–2025. The growth rate of the average monthly wage is accelerating. The republic has a priority development area, and financial support measures are being implemented," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.
At the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin, two master plans have been approved in the Republic of Buryatia: for the Ulan-Ude Urban Agglomeration and the city of Severobaikalsk. At the direction of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, the master plan activities were updated and a corresponding order was issued in October of this year. The master plans provide for the implementation of 88 measures, 18 of which have been completed. These include the reconstruction of the Zabaikalets sports complex, the construction of a clinic, and the renovation and repair of transport infrastructure in Ulan-Ude. Major renovations to the Podlemorye sanatorium, improvements to the Baikal-Amur Mainline and Northern Lights parks, and landfill reclamation in Severobaikalsk are also planned. Another 16 projects are under construction, and design and estimate documentation is being developed for 13 projects. A large-scale reconstruction of utility networks in the central part of the city's Sovietsky district was carried out, a clinic was built, a stadium near the aircraft factory was renovated, and trams were purchased.
Buryatia Governor Alexey Tsydenov presented Yuri Trutnev with a report on the region's current socioeconomic development and prospects. "According to our forecasts, the gross regional product will grow by 2.3% in 2025, reaching 563.7 billion rubles. Industrial production for the first 10 months of 2025 increased by 6.8%. This ranks third in the Far Eastern Federal District and 13th in Russia. This growth is driven by record-breaking growth in the mining sector—a 25% increase, one of the best results in the country. Enterprises have increased production of coal, gold, uranium, fluorspar, and polymetals. Starting next year, we will begin mining beryllium. However, the manufacturing industry showed a 4.3% decline. Cardboard production at the Selenginsk Pulp and Board Mill decreased by 6%, and production at Ulan-Udestalmost fell by 22%. Construction activity is high, with growth rates up 47.3%. This ranks first in the Far Eastern Federal District and second in Russia. Social infrastructure upgrades continue. This year, 42 facilities were built: 20 healthcare facilities, 3 schools, and 19 sports facilities. Implementation of the master plan continues," he said.
In 2026, 20 more projects outlined in the master plans are scheduled to begin: 14 in Ulan-Ude and 6 in Severobaikalsk. Key projects next year include the opening of the National Museum of the Republic of Buryatia and the new building of the Baikal Theater. Next year, improvements to Ulan-Ude's city center will begin, and design work on the runway in Severobaikalsk will begin.
"It's important that work is underway to secure funding for the master plans. Currently, the Ulan-Ude master plan is 37% funded. This is not bad, considering that funds are allocated in each budget cycle and we still have five years of work ahead. Perhaps the most important project of the Ulan-Ude master plan, related to the implementation of the Clean Air federal project, is now beginning. Yuri Petrovich has given the necessary instructions to ensure this work is fully implemented," commented Alexey Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic.
The Hectare and Far Eastern Mortgage programs are in effect; over 18,600 loan agreements have been concluded and over 6,600 people have received land plots.
The Deputy Prime Minister held a meeting on the progress of new investment projects in the Republic of Buryatia.
"We must pay attention to how investment projects are progressing. Our experience in the Far East clearly demonstrates that attracting investment is the primary path to regional development. Buryatia has a favorable starting point. Its natural diversity, rich mineral reserves, and unique Lake Baikal create a number of additional investment opportunities. With federal support, 23 investment projects are being implemented here with a planned investment volume of over 314 billion rubles, of which over 150 billion rubles have already been invested. However, much work remains to be done," Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.
Projects in tourism, agriculture, and industry were presented at the meeting. Green Flow Baikal management reported on the creation of a healing resort within the Baikal Harbor special economic zone, located within the Turka site. Construction of the Gusinoozersky greenhouse complex for year-round vegetable cultivation (Gusinoozersky Greenhouse Complex LLC) continues in the Buryatia priority development area. Ulan-Ude Oilseed Plant LLC plans to build a workshop for producing oil from oilseeds using the cold pressing method. The implementation of the trilateral cooperation agreement between ApatitAgro, the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation, and the Government of the Republic of Buryatia, signed on the sidelines of the 10th Eastern Economic Forum, was discussed. Ugolny Razrez LLC, a resident of the Buryatia priority development area, presented a project for the development of the Okino-Klyuchevskoye brown coal deposit with a design coal production capacity of up to 3.5–4.5 million tons per year. Development of the Ermakovskoye beryllium deposit, including the construction of a mining and processing plant, has begun in the Buryatia priority development area. The project envisages the development of one of the largest beryllium deposits in Russia. where, in addition to beryllium, a significant amount of fluorite is contained.
That same day, Yuri Trutnev heard a report on the construction of facilities included in the Ulan-Ude master plan. The National Museum is 60% complete, the Baikal Theatre and Cultural Center is 40% complete, construction of the Ulaan-Khoto residential complex is underway, and the design and estimate documentation for the inter-university campus has received a positive state expert review.
Yuri Trutnev toured the classrooms and spoke with the instructor staff and top cadets. The students shared their proposals for developing the UAV industry and sought advice on choosing their future career paths. Since the branch's founding in 2023, extensive work has been carried out on military-sports training and patriotic education of young people, training over 10,000 cadets. Today, the branch's instructors include 15 combat veterans, 11 participants in special military operations, masters of sport and candidate masters of sport, and experienced coaches with recognized professional achievements.
Yuri Trutnev also presented an award to Mikhail Andreevsky, winner of the 2024 "Star of the Far East" public and business award in the "Hectare of Victory" category. This category recognizes the best projects within the "Far Eastern Hectare" in support of special military operations. Mikhail Andreevsky built areas for a compact shooting range, a circular shooting range, and a crossbow shooting range, and also equipped a paintball area. The shooting range has become a popular training ground for volunteers serving in the Special Military Operations Zone.
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