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Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –
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The Central Federal District, the country's political, economic, social, and cultural center, is demonstrating a systematic approach to urban development. In 2025 alone, approximately 2,200 areas were improved in the Central Federal District as part of the "Infrastructure for Life" national project, directly improving the quality of life in one of Russia's most densely populated macroregions, generating a significant share of the country's GDP. This was announced by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.
"The President has set the goal of improving the living environment in key communities by 30% by 2030 and by 60% by 2036. The improvement of parks, alleys, embankments, squares, and courtyards makes a significant contribution to this effort. Creating a comfortable urban environment changes the appearance of communities, sets new standards for quality of life, and directly influences people's desire to stay and work in their city. This work is being carried out across the country. For example, in the Central Federal District, approximately 21,700 public and courtyard spaces have been improved since 2019, and 299 winning projects have been implemented as part of the All-Russian Competition for Projects to Create a Comfortable Urban Environment. Last year alone, approximately 2,200 spaces were improved as part of the national project 'Infrastructure for Life,'" said Marat Khusnullin.
One example of improvement is the "Pottery Fairytale of Skopin" project in the Ryazan region. The pedestrian section of Lenin Street now features cozy seating areas with benches, information signs chronicling the area, artistic lighting, and replicas of lost cathedrals. The entire space is decorated in the style of the famous Skopin ceramics, a unique local folk art.
In the Ryazan Region, a park on Volgogradskaya Street in the city of Ryazhsk was also renovated. A pedestrian path network was installed, the area was landscaped, and a children's playground was installed.
A park in the Komsomolets microdistrict of Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, has been improved. Specialists have reconstructed an obelisk dedicated to the heroes of the Great Patriotic War. The architectural model was created in collaboration with community groups who helped restore the names of fallen soldiers for inclusion on memorial plaques. The park now features sidewalks, rubberized playground surfaces, play and sports areas, and modern energy-saving lighting. A photo zone featuring the art installation "Komsomolets Park" has been installed at the entrance.
"By 2026, 874 public spaces are scheduled to be commissioned in the Central Federal District, along with 57 winning projects from the All-Russian Competition for the Best Projects for Creating a Comfortable Urban Environment in Small Towns and Historic Settlements. All these figures demonstrate the systematic nature of our work, the project's popularity with citizens, and the fact that the best, model-based improvement methods today can truly be replicated across all regions of the country. Another key aspect of our work is the active involvement of residents in the renewal of public spaces through a nationwide vote on improvement projects. It's worth noting that residents not only vote for the selected projects but also initiate change themselves, proposing projects in need of reconstruction and modernization during the list compilation stage. This creates a comprehensive feedback system between citizens and government authorities on urban development issues," noted Deputy Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Alexey Yeresko.
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