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...

The Expert Council for the development of special economic zone (SEZ) «Kulibin», located in Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Region, has approved four projects aimed at establishing production facilities in the construction, food, petrochemical, and automotive industries. The meeting was chaired by Andrey Sanosyan, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. «To date, the SEZ Expert Council has approved 49 projects with a total investment volume exceeding 148 billion rubles. The projects approved today not only involve significant investment but also focus on import substitution in several industries, contributing to the country’s economic sovereignty and positively impacting the regional economy», – said Andrey Sanosyan. Key projects approved: LLC «Tekhnbetongrupp» plans to launch Russia’s first production facility for autoclaved reinforced aerated concrete panels and prefab structures (a construction technology using factory‑made ready‑to‑assemble compone...

On October 21, the VI International Forum on Foreign Economic Activity “Challenges and Solutions for Business: Territory of Successful Practices” started in Nizhny Novgorod at the site of the Mayak Academy. The forum brought together more than 500 participants – representatives of government, business and the expert community from Russia and nine foreign countries. The development of international trade is being carried out in accordance with the goals and objectives of the national project “International Cooperation and Export”, initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The forum opened with a plenary session “From Challenges to Opportunities: Territory of Successful Practices in a Multipolar World”. Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharova addressed the participants with a welcoming speech via video link. “It is a great honor for us to host business leaders, representatives of...

Gleb Nikitin, Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, and Alexander Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and Co-Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the National Association of Investment and Development Agencies (NAAIR), held a meeting at the office of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. They discussed measures to improve the investment climate and business activity, as well as reviewed the results of the V Congress of Regional Investment Agencies and Development Corporations. The Congress is taking place on October 16-17 in Nizhny Novgorod. More than 100 representatives of government institutions, development agencies, and business associations from 68 regions of Russia are participating. “At the Congress, we share our rich experience and learn from the practices of other regions. The Congress is held every two years, which adds value to each event. Development agencies are very important institutions for all regio...

More than 100 representatives of government bodies, development agencies, and business associations from 68 regions of Russia are participating in the V Congress of Regional Investment Agencies and Development Corporations in Nizhny Novgorod on October 16-17. This is the first time the event is being held in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The organizers are the National Association of Investment and Development Agencies (NAAIR), the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), and the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. “It is a great responsibility for us to host the heads of development agencies from different regions of Russia on Nizhny Novgorod soil. In the context of competition for investors, each federal subject is constantly searching for unique business proposals and building a system of long-term work with investors. At the same time, the exchange of experience and successful universal tools is extremely necessary, as any new project contributes to the development of...