Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh: "We want to make the Kaliningrad region the best region in the country"

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Support for key sectors of the economy, the social sphere, infrastructure, and urban development were identified as the main development priorities of the Kaliningrad region by Governor Alexei Besprozvannykh during his address as part of the project "Region-2030. Kaliningrad Region" at the National Centre RUSSIA on 15 January.

One of the main priorities, the head of the region said, is security and self-sufficiency — ensuring that the region fully provides itself with the products it consumes. According to Alexei Besprozvannykh, this has already been achieved for the main groups of goods, while development programmes for agriculture and industry are being formed and implemented in the remaining areas.

"The second priority is the economy. <...> This year, according to forecasts, our gross regional product will reach almost one trillion roubles. This is a very serious and record-breaking figure in the entire history of the Kaliningrad region. What does this give us? It leads to income growth and, as a result, the opportunity to secure additional resources that can be directed towards the development of the region, including the social sphere," the Governor of the Kaliningrad Region noted.

The third development priority, according to Alexei Besprozvannykh, is the family and quality of life. Income generated through economic development is used to strengthen the social dimension and improve living conditions in the region. This includes support for families, healthcare, education, and other social sectors that directly affect quality of life, he added.

"Another important area for us is a comfortable living environment. <...> First and foremost, this concerns the housing and utilities system — everything that creates simple yet comfortable living conditions for people in the Kaliningrad region. <...> The fifth overarching priority is balanced regional development. <...> Resources will be allocated in such a way that development is evenly distributed across all municipalities. It is important for us to avoid a situation where residents begin moving from one municipality to another simply because living conditions are more comfortable elsewhere. It is essential that people feel comfortable throughout the entire region," Alexei Besprozvannykh explained.

Meetings with the heads of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation are held as part of the large-scale regional programme of the National Centre RUSSIA, "Region-2030. Kaliningrad Region". The programme is implemented in line with Russia’s national development goals defined by the President and is based on the principle of prioritising the interests of each individual, their self-realisation, and improvements in quality of life.

In addition, Kaliningrad Region Days are taking place at the National Centre RUSSIA from 12 to 18 January. As part of the thematic week, a business, cultural, and educational programme has been planned with the participation of the region’s senior officials.