The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation held a round table in Vetluga on the topic of “Development of tourism activities in the north of the Nizhny Novgorod Region”. The event brought together more than 30 entrepreneurs and representatives of local governments from seven municipalities: Vetluzhsky, Tonshaevsky, Varnavinsky, Urensky, Tonkinsky, Sharangsky, Voskresensky municipal districts. This is the second round table dedicated to the development of tourism in the northern districts of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. Since the beginning of the year, representatives of the Development Corporation have held seven meetings with entrepreneurs in the districts, which were attended by about 200 entrepreneurs from 17 municipalities of the region. The participants of the event were presented with information on measures of state support for projects in the field of tourism, available sites for placing tourist facilities, digital services for business...

The Presidium of the Council for Development Strategy and Investments under the Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region approved the assignment of the priority investment project status for the construction of a warehouse complex in Nizhny Novgorod. NinoGrad LLC (part of the Central Properties group of companies) will be provided with state support in the form of property tax breaks. The declared investment volume in the project is 12.3 billion rubles. The planned commissioning date is by the end of 2025. “It is expected that the warehouse complex will become the largest in the Nizhny Novgorod Region and will create about three thousand jobs. The project meets our objectives to increase warehouse space in the region,” emphasized Egor Polyakov, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. “The project provides for the construction of a large warehouse complex with a total area of ​​150 thousand square meters, which will increase the r...

The gross regional product (GRP) of the Nizhny Novgorod Region increased by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. "As we predicted, manufacturing and high-tech industries remain this year's key growth drivers. Both our national and regional economies continue expanding despite sanctions and tight monetary policies," emphasized Egor Polyakov, Deputy Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region. The largest economy growth contributors was the manufacturing industry (+6.8% in comparable prices, accounts for around 27% of GRP), including the following sectors: fabricated metal products – +25.3% (10.4% of the manufacturing industry), computer production – +37% (7.8%), petroleum products – +24.3% (4%). Additionally, moderate growth was indicated in the IT sector (+15.8%), R&D (+8.3%) and transportation (+4.8%). This growth aligns with objectives of the national project "Efficient and Competitive Ec...

On April 22-23, the Nizhny Novgorod Region became a platform for discussing new international initiatives, hosting a delegation from the China-Russia Trade, Economic and Investment Chamber of Heilongjiang Province, along with a vice-rector of Heilongjiang University. The business mission focused on developing cooperation in industry, engineering, agriculture, IT, pharmaceuticals, and education. The visit continued dialogue initiated last December when a Nizhny Novgorod delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the Government Dmitry Starostin visited China and invited partners to explore the region's investment and scientific potential. The first day featured a roundtable chaired by Deputy Governor Andrey Sanosyan, discussing prospective projects, including a small-tonnage chemistry center for microelectronics, joint ventures in automotive manufacturing, an automation industrial cluster at the "Kulibin" special economic zone, and IT project opportunities. The Ch...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation developed its fifth universal investment proposal – a project for the creation of roadside service facilities. These proposals represent projects with pre-calculated parameters that require minimal preparatory work from potential investors. This allows for rapid project implementation and significantly reduces payback periods. The project may include the following facilities: fuel station (including connection to an existing station), vehicle service center with car wash, parking area, hotel with children's recreation area and cafe, medical post, retail store, etc. The project can be configured according to investor requirements. The minimum investment volume starts from 162.5 million rubles depending on configuration, with implementation period from nine months. Key advantages of the project include year-round high demand for roadside services, project customization and phased implementation opt...

The Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation conducted a survey among investors to assess their satisfaction with its services during the first quarter of 2025. The survey results showed a satisfaction score of 4.98 out of 5 points. In the first quarter of 2024, this indicator stood at 4.96 points. Investors evaluated the Corporation's performance across eight criteria: information about existing support measures, assistance in liaising with regional and local authorities, support in selecting project implementation sites, “one-stop shop” investor services, help in engaging with financial institutions, competence level of Corporation staff, assistance in securing infrastructure access, support in coordinating with utility providers. “Our primary objective is creating comfortable conditions for investors, making their objective assessment of our work critically important. Feedback helps identify areas that require improvement. De...

Anton Garanin, Deputy Director General for Strategy and Development of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation, presented the region's investment potential during the specialized session “Russia – Regional Investment Forum” at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM) held in Abu Dhabi from April 7 to 9. Anton Garanin participated in the congress as part of the delegation from the National Association of Investment and Development Agencies (NAAIR). The session was organized with support from the Roscongress Foundation. During the event, participants were introduced to investment projects from Russian regions. Specifically, the Deputy Head of the Development Corporation presented the opportunities of the “Kulibin” special economic zone (SEZ), major projects underway in the region, and available investor support measures. “Nizhny Novgorod Region is one of Russia's most investment-attractive and promising regions. We see significant ...

In the first quarter of 2025, territorial managers of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation began supporting 32 new investment projects with a total investment volume exceeding 13 billion rubles. Upon completion, these projects are expected to create approximately 1,300 jobs across industries including manufacturing, agriculture, tourism, and others. Enhancing investor support and service quality has become one of the key objectives of the national project “Efficient and Competitive Economy”, initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2025. With the assistance of territorial managers, 11 investment projects worth 910 million rubles were implemented in the region’s municipalities, generating 277 new jobs. These projects span tourism, industry, agribusiness, and trade. For example, in the Kulebaki urban district, a facility for fish farming, canned food production, and animal feed processing was modernized. Additional...

Andrey Sanosyan, Deputy Governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region, Igor Ishchenko, General Director of the Regional Development Corporation, and Mikhail Klinkov, Head of Dzerzhinsk, assessed the progress of engineering infrastructure construction at the state-owned site of the “Kulibin” special economic zone (SEZ). "Large-scale construction work at the state site began exactly one year ago, and significant progress has been made on this major project during this time. Today we inspected the construction of roads and industrial buildings, as well as the installation of utility and telecommunication networks. Residents incorporate infrastructure development timelines into their projects, so it's crucial for us to ensure all work is completed with quality and on time. Investor interest in the SEZ remains high, with the Expert Council having already approved 39 projects totaling over 120 billion rubles in investments," noted Andrey Sanosyan. The Deputy Governor reminded that since 2025,...

On April 1, 2025, the first three-section T856 "MiNiN" tram began operational testing on routes 6 and 7 in Nizhny Novgorod, as reported by LLC "Ecological Projects." The trial runs are required under tramcar certification procedures and commenced after passing a technical safety inspection. Testing is being conducted on the city's most heavily used routes, where these trams are planned to operate regularly. All certification activities are carried out under the supervision and methodologies approved by the Urban Electric Transport Research Institute. The tram is undergoing several days of testing without passengers to evaluate all operational characteristics, verify system readiness, and ensure infrastructure compatibility, including clearance compliance. Notably, the tram has a capacity of over 260 passengers, with 61 seated spaces. "Part of the tram is manufactured in Belarus, while another portion is produced at our Russian-Belarusian plant 'Nizhekotrans' in Vorsma. T...