Branch of the National Centre RUSSIA to appear in Yaroslavl

On 19 March, the National Centre RUSSIA hosted presentations of project proposals for the space's branches in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation. Among other regions, the Yaroslavl region presented its concept. The presentation was delivered by Governor Mikhail Yevrayev.

The project presentation was evaluated by Sergei Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Organising Committee of the National Centre RUSSIA, and Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation and Deputy Chairman of the Organising Committee of the National Centre RUSSIA.

"For our region, this is an important and significant project, which we are implementing following the instruction of President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. We plan to create not just an exposition space, but a modern educational and cultural cluster that will become a point of attraction for residents and guests of the region. The exposition will include thematic areas dedicated to history, science, education, culture, sport, tourism, and innovation. It is important that every visitor can see the opportunities our region offers," said the Governor of the Yaroslavl region, Mikhail Yevrayev.

According to the governor, a distinctive feature of the branch will be a Centre for Digital Art and Artificial Intelligence. Plans include creating modern immersive spaces where technology will help visitors discover the region's culture and achievements in a new manner.

Additionally, as part of the project, a gastronomic area will be created, where the region's best restaurants will be able to showcase local cuisine, and guests will be able to get acquainted with it interactively through workshops and festivals. Mikhail Yevrayev noted that the creation of a branch of the National Centre RUSSIA is another step in the region's development.

The National Centre RUSSIA was established by order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, to demonstrate achievements and foster a sense of pride in the country.

Currently, branches of the National Centre RUSSIA are open in the Primorye region, the Krasnoyarsk region, and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra. In 2026, new spaces are planned to open in the Ryazan region and the hero city of Sevastopol. On 19 March, eight regions presented their projects for consideration: the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the Nizhny Novgorod region, the Yaroslavl region, the Kaliningrad region, the Kirov region, and the Khabarovsk region, as well as the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, and the Republic of Karelia. All branch concepts have been agreed upon with varying stages and timelines for implementation.