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...

The industrial production index in Nizhny Novgorod Region reached 103.8% for January-February 2025, with the manufacturing sector at 105.8%. Growth was recorded across multiple industries: machinery and equipment production increased by 45.5%, computers, electronic and optical products by 39.2%, furniture by 26.9%, fabricated metal products by 22.2%, pharmaceuticals by 20.5%, coke and petroleum products by 19.3%, vehicles and equipment by 12.5%, apparel by 12.4%, other finished goods by 11.3%, and textiles by 11.2%. "In the first two months of 2025, industrial shipments totaled approximately 346 billion rubles. This represents a 6.3% increase compared to the same period last year. Manufacturing enterprises showed 6.7% growth, shipping products worth over 308 billion rubles," said Maxim Cherkasov, Minister of Industry, Trade and Entrepreneurship of Nizhny Novgorod Region. The minister added that government support through national projects and preferential financing is he...

The third geotextile production line was launched in the working settlement of Ilyinogorsk, Volodarsky District, by "GeoSM", a manufacturer of geosynthetic materials. The investment project is being supported by the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. Geotextile is a high-tech synthetic fiber material used in construction for soil reinforcement, drainage, erosion control, and protection of waterproofing layers. As part of its support, the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation provided the investor with general advisory assistance and helped prepare analytical materials upon request. "With our support, the company is implementing its fifth major project – previous lines for geomembrane and geogrid production have already been launched. The total investment in creating the enterprise amounts to about one billion rubles," said Anton Garanin, Deputy General Director of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. Investments in the third geot...

The managing company of the “Kulibin” special economic zone (SEZ) in Dzerzhinsk – the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation – held its quarterly meeting with SEZ residents. Vadim Zhogan, Deputy General Director for Capital Construction at the Development Corporation, reported on the progress of construction work at the SEZ's state-owned site. Currently, construction teams are working on utility networks, telecommunication systems, roads and sidewalks, parking lots, and two checkpoints. Work continues on four industrial buildings and one administrative building. It was specifically noted that the utility construction schedule aligns with enterprise commissioning timelines. A network of temporary roads has been organized to provide residents access to their sites. Another topic was housing provision for future enterprise employees. Opposite Lesnaya Polyana village, a residential complex is planned for 2027-2032, including buildings of various heights, a kindergart...