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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko arrived in the Arkhangelsk Region on a working visit. The Deputy Prime Minister welcomed participants of the all-Russian strategic session "More Than a Journey," assessed the infrastructure of the regional youth center, and reviewed the progress of construction of the "Arctic Star" inter-university campus.
Dmitry Chernyshenko urged that when developing new routes, remember that tourism must have a meaningful component.
"It's wonderful that the strategy session is taking place in Arkhangelsk—our place of strength, not far from Solovki. We are currently preparing to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the founding of the first monastic settlement on the Solovetsky Archipelago. It's important for you to remember that travel, especially the creation of new routes that you will be involved in, should also have a meaningful purpose beyond simply admiring natural beauty," he said.
The Deputy Prime Minister briefed the participants on the work being done to prepare Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's strategic tourism sessions and his personal travel experiences. Dmitry Chernyshenko also recounted how, as a child, he trained at a sports camp in the areas where Soviet soldiers stopped the Edelweiss Mountain Rifle Division. He described this as an example of how the coaches combined search and rescue work, patriotic education, and physical activity.
The Deputy Prime Minister also reported on the development of tourism for his protégé in the "Time of Heroes" program, Andrei Brovkin, holder of two Orders of Courage.
"He has completed training and become a specialist in one of the most dynamically developing sectors of our country's economy, which encompasses over 50 different areas – tourism. You are engaged in an interesting, attractive, and cost-effective business. Jobs and revenues for the economy will depend on how competitive you make our infrastructure, how well you find the right stories and places in your routes to attract our audience. And most importantly – attitudes toward our country, love for the Motherland, and education," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.
During the strategy session, he advised participants to start with a measurable and achievable goal, an analysis of the situation and challenges: “I give you the following: you will succeed!”
Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky emphasized that expedition tourism is a promising direction for Pomorye.
"Expeditions are primarily for discovery, and the North is probably the only landmass on Earth today that remains largely unknown and therefore very interesting. People today want to go on expeditions, experience extreme experiences, delve into their discomfort zone, and pay for it. If we can make expedition tourism a fully-fledged sector of the tourism economy, that would be fantastic," said Alexander Tsybulsky.
Representatives from nine regions participated in a strategic session on expedition route planning. Last year, three themed expeditions took place in the Tver Region, the Altai Krai, and a route from Adygea to the Krasnodar Krai. At the strategy session at the youth center, the development prospects for these areas and plans for 2026 were discussed. The expeditions will take place in more than 10 regions, including the Arkhangelsk Region. More than 500 people will travel as part of the project.
According to Stanislav Kireyev, Deputy Head of the Rosmolodezh Program "More Than a Journey," the Arkhangelsk Region was chosen as the location for the strategic session because it is home to the Pole Center for Young Researchers, which was opened at the behest of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Dmitry Chernyshenko and Alexander Tsybulsky also visited the Arkhangelsk Region Youth Media Center and the year-round skate park. The Deputy Prime Minister also learned about the activities of the Polyus Center for Young Researchers, which brings together regional and federal initiatives to create a sustainable ecosystem for supporting young scientists and engineers.
"For the region, training young people for future careers in the IT sector is a crucial priority; it represents the future of a wide range of economic sectors. In this regard, combining our resources and the capabilities of Rosmolodezh is of great practical importance," emphasized Alexander Tsybulsky.
This year, the region will host the "Technical Thought Workshop," the "Engineering the Future" program, the All-Russian Forum of Young Scientists "Pole," a scientific and technical creativity festival, and specialized schools, including on the Solovetsky Archipelago. Young people will have the opportunity to master 3D modeling, work with drones, solve real-world industrial problems, and participate in interdisciplinary research, seeing the practical results of their efforts.
Dmitry Chernyshenko also presented a report on the progress of construction of the Arctic Star inter-university campus, which is being created as part of the Youth and Children national project.
Governor Alexander Tsybulsky reported that construction work on the Arctic Star inter-university campus in Arkhangelsk is currently proceeding as planned, with no deviations from the approved schedule.
"Over 120 workers and over 30 pieces of specialized equipment are involved in the construction site. The pace of work ensures that key stages are completed on time," said Alexander Tsybulsky.
Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized the importance of meeting deadlines and constantly monitoring the progress of construction work.
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