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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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Since 2019, more than 5,000 public and courtyard areas have been improved in the Southern Federal District (SFD). This work directly impacts the improvement of people's quality of life and the development of the urban environment in this macro-region, reported Deputy Prime Minister and Supervisor of the SFD, Marat Khusnullin.
"The Southern Federal District plays a vital role in Russia's economic, cultural, and tourism life. Our goal is to make it as comfortable as possible for both local residents and tourists. Since the beginning of 2019, 4,500 public spaces and over 500 courtyards have been improved. This work is currently ongoing as part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life.' According to the Presidential Decree on the country's national development goals, by 2030, Russia must improve at least 30,000 public spaces and implement 1,600 winning projects in the All-Russian Competition for the Best Projects to Create a Comfortable Urban Environment. It's important that new parks and embankments become focal points for residents and visitors, setting new standards for urban development in the region and throughout the country," noted Marat Khusnullin.
For example, in the Republic of Adygea, in Adygeysk, a recreation park with quiet leisure and active play areas is being built in stages on Lenin Avenue. The design was developed with input from residents. In Maykop, the "Mezdakh" forest park project is being implemented on the slope of a ridge. In 2024, an entrance area with an observation deck, children's areas, and sports areas were completed. The second phase, covering an area of 8 hectares, included pedestrian and bicycle trails, hardscape elements, swings, and sports equipment, including tennis tables and chess tables.
Large-scale changes have also affected the Volgograd Region. In Volgograd's Dzerzhinsky District, the second phase of the Heroes-Pilots Park has been completed. A multifunctional area has been created there, featuring a children's playground, basketball and workout courts, and a pump track. In Frolovo, after winning a competition, Zheleznodorozhny Park has been transformed into a sports and recreation cluster. The concept for the nearly 4-hectare linear park combines a skate park, an amphitheater, a lecture hall, and terrain paths with exercise equipment.
"A high-quality renovation of key public spaces is only possible with the direct participation of citizens. We see a growing public involvement in the voting process for improvement projects every year, including in the Southern Federal District. For example, the radical transformation of the Heroic Pilots Park in Volgograd was made possible thanks to the active participation of residents: over 24,000 people supported the project in the nationwide online vote. The All-Russian Competition for the Best Projects for Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment, which has already completed 63 winning projects in the Southern Federal District, also makes a significant contribution to the creation of modern, functional, and sought-after improvement projects in the region. In 2026, taking into account projects started in 2025, another 1,147 public spaces and 24 winning projects are planned for completion, demonstrating a well-thought-out and systematic approach to urban infrastructure development," said Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin.
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