The tram network modernization project in Nizhny Novgorod has won the «Quality Urban Environment» category at the «Vedomosti. Impuls» award. The prize was presented to Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation, by Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Chair of the award’s Expert Council. The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the award serves an important function: not only does it recognize the best investment practices, but it also promotes them, helping to disseminate successful solutions across regions, introduce advanced technologies, and create conditions for economic growth. «The categories of the „Impuls“ award cover key areas of Russia’s economic development: healthcare, education, urban environment, infrastructure, technological leadership, and the development of the Arctic and the Far East — that is, the national goals and objectives set by the President as the country’s developme...

The Nizhny Novgorod Special Economic Zone (SEZ) «Kulibin» has taken 4th place in the IX National Ranking of Russian SEZs’ Investment Attractiveness, climbing one position over the past year. The ranking was prepared by the Association of Clusters, Technoparks, and SEZs of Russia with the support of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development. «The Nizhny Novgorod Region places significant emphasis on working with investors, including the development of preferential territories. This is also confirmed by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives’ (ASI) investment climate ranking, where we first climbed 68 positions and have now maintained second place for two consecutive years. One of our flagship projects — SEZ „Kulibin“ — is attracting more and more investors. Demand is so high that, over the five years of the site’s existence, we have already decided on its second expansion: in November, the Russian Government approved the inclusion of a territory in the city of Bor, coverin...

Since the beginning of the year (over 11 months of 2025), territorial managers of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation have provided consultations to 409 entrepreneurs implementing projects in the region’s municipalities — a 10 % increase compared to the same period in 2024. Business community representatives most frequently approach territorial managers with questions related to connecting to utility networks, preparing construction documentation, selecting land plots for project implementation. In addition, several companies received assistance in identifying organizations to help implement their projects. Support was also provided in obtaining positive conclusions from non‑state expert reviews and in finding trade partners. Besides individual consultations, 31 meetings with the business community were held over the 11‑month period of 2025, bringing together more than 250 investors from 27 municipalities. During these events, participants ...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation, with the support of the Nizhny Novgorod Regional Government, will hold the regional competition «Investor of the Year». The aim of the competition is to support the most significant investment projects for the region across various economic sectors, as well as to promote the dissemination of best practices. «Within the framework of the competition, we will award companies that have made a significant contribution to the development of the economy and human potential of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. We will pay special attention to socially responsible enterprises and production facilities that have implemented innovative solutions in their operations», — emphasised Andrey Sanosyan, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The «Investor of the Year» title will be awarded to a company demonstrating consistent leadership in terms of investment volume and quality, and having implemented strategically important pr...

Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation, Sergey Lavrenov, Head of the Vetluzhsky municipal district, and Ivan Zakharov, Director General of JSC «Vetluzhsky Mineral Water Plant», have signed a cooperation agreement within the project to launch a new mineral water bottling line at the enterprise. «Boosting investment activity in municipalities, including through the expansion of existing enterprises, is one of the key tasks of the Development Corporation. Supporting local producers is crucial for building a sustainable regional economy. To this end, territorial managers operate in all districts of the region, ready to assist entrepreneurs with any issues they may encounter», – said Igor Ishchenko. The project will involve an investment of 30 million rubles. The new bottling line will increase the plant’s production capacity by approximately one‑third. «The launch of the new bottling line will help the enterprise...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation has updated the website of special economic zone (SEZ) «Kulibin»: https://sezkulibin.ru/en. Now users have access to a section dedicated to career opportunities provided at the site. Prospective employees can review the working conditions in the special economic zone and explore open vacancies. At the moment, resident enterprises have more than 90 open positions in various sectors: engineers and chemists of various specializations, apparatus operators, fitters and other professions available for both entry‑level specialists and experienced employees. In addition, quick tests are available for high school students and university students, which help users identify their professional preferences and career interests. «The website update has allowed us to compile key information about employment at SEZ «Kulibin» in one place, and the section will continue to expand. In the coming years, the staffing needs...

In the third quarter of 2025, territorial managers of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation began supporting 23 new investment projects across 10 municipalities in the region – more than in the second quarter. These projects span tourism, agriculture, service sectors and others. The total investment volume amounts to around 4 billion rubles, with plans to create over 500 jobs. With the support of the Development Corporation’s territorial managers, two investment projects were implemented in Nizhny Novgorod Region municipalities during Q3, with a total investment volume exceeding 192 million rubles. These include projects in agriculture and tourism. Additionally, territorial managers conducted 174 consultations for investors and signed seven cooperation agreements for investment project implementation over the past quarter. «The institute of territorial managers has already proven itself as an effective tool for supporting investors in muni...

Landscaping work has commenced at the «Technopark H₂O» site within the special economic zone (SEZ) «Kulibin» in Dzerzhinsk. Employees of the site’s management company – the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation – planted the first trees. In total, around 20 maples and spruces are scheduled to be planted on the territory. Overall, the construction readiness of «Technopark H₂O» exceeds 90 %. Currently, finishing works, installation of utility networks, and assembly of the entrance group are underway at the facility. The technopark’s infrastructure will include an innovation and technology center to support resident development, laboratory spaces, a conference hall, and a meeting room. The total area exceeds 8 000 sq. m, with approximately 6 000 sq. m available for resident placement. To date, potential residents have already been secured for most of the technopark’s space. These companies plan to operate in the fields of chemistry and instrument-ma...

The Interdepartmental Working Group on the establishment and development of special economic zones, headed by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Alexander Novak, has approved the expansion of special economic zone (SEZ) «Kulibin» in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. In addition to production facilities, a river port is planned to be created there. A decree on the territory expansion has already been prepared. SEZ «Kulibin» will incorporate a site in the city of Bor with a total area of 117.7 ha. As a result, the total area of SEZ «Kulibin» will reach 842 hectares, representing an increase of over 15 %. Ten companies operating in metalworking, logistics, and the agro‑industrial sector have signed letters of intent to implement investment projects on this territory. «The distinguishing feature of the Bor site will be a multimodal port. We expect it to significantly increase river freight volumes and enable Nizhny Novgorod companies to access international mar...

At the construction site, finishing works for public spaces and sub‑tribune areas are nearing completion. Final finishing has been completed on over 90 % of the areas. Facade installation work on the arena has exceeded 95 % completion. The installation of engineering equipment, as well as on‑site and internal utility networks, is nearing completion. Landscaping of the adjacent territory has been carried out on over 90 % of the area. «At present, most of the construction work at the facility has either been completed or will be finished shortly. The contractor is now actively installing equipment and preparing to begin commissioning and adjustment work», – said Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. It should be recalled that the Ice Palace will consist of a main arena with stands seating 12 000 people and two training areas, each accommodating 250 spectators. The complex will also include a multi‑purpose sports hall...