The first enterprise to obtain the right to use the “Made in Kulibin” mark on its products is “RusSilika”, a manufacturer of micronized silica gels and stable silica sols. The mark was developed by the management company of the “Kulibin” SEZ – the Development Corporation of the Nizhny Novgorod Region – to promote the products of the SEZ’s resident enterprises. “Applying the distinctive mark to the products of “Kulibin” SEZ residents will help to promote not only the goods produced but also the site itself among potential investors. “RusSilika” is the only manufacturer of silica gels and silica sols in the country, so I am confident that the mark will be recognized in many regions of Russia,” emphasized Egor Polyakov, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. As noted by Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Development Corporation of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, the distinctive mark will be placed on the products of other SEZ residents in the future. “Creating the “Ma...

A new excursion program is planned to be launched at the Perevozsky Horse Breeding Plant with the support of the Development Corporation of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. It is one of the oldest horse breeding enterprises in Russia, founded in 1844. “The Perevozsky Horse Breeding Plant is a source of pride for the Nizhny Novgorod Region! The enterprise is the only farm in the region specializing in the preservation and breeding of the rare Soviet Heavy Draft horse breed. The plant has gone through different periods. Now the owner is investing both in the development of the plant and in its tourism component. I am confident that excursions to this unique enterprise will attract many visitors,” emphasized Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Development Corporation of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The owner of the organization is LLC “Agat Agro”. Currently, the enterprise keeps more than 130 horses. In 2023, it received the status of a gene pool farm. The launch of...

The Council for Land and Property Relations under the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region has approved applications for the allocation of land plots for 16 projects. The meeting was held on July 28, 2026. “Today, we approved 16 investment projects with a total value of 8 billion rubles. Among the largest is the flax fiber production project in the Sharangsky district, worth 2.7 billion rubles. This is a large‑scale project to be implemented in several phases and across several territories: the investor has already received a plot in Shakhunya. It is expected that the enterprise will produce at least 3,000 tons of flax fiber annually. The product will be used in the production of yarn and fabrics,” said Egor Polyakov, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The applicant is LLC “Kotonin”. The company plans to create approximately 200 jobs. The project is being supported by the Development Corporation of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. “The company is alr...

The Development Corporation of the Nizhny Novgorod Region has developed an investment proposal for the construction of an oil extraction plant with an elevator facility. The investment proposal is a project with calculated parameters and selected land plots, requiring minimal preparatory work from a potential investor. In addition, an assessment of the region’s resource base and potential markets for the finished products has been carried out. The investment proposal implies the creation of an oil extraction plant with an elevator complex in the Volodarsk TAD, which provides tax preferences for residents. It is planned that the enterprise will produce rapeseed oil and meal, which will subsequently be supplied to manufacturers in the food and processing industries for the production of snacks, semi-finished products, bakery goods, and animal feed. The planned volume of investment in the project amounts to more than 2.7 billion rubles. “The site fo...

More than 400 new products have been published by regional producers on the “Made in the Nizhny Novgorod Region” showcase on the Ozon marketplace between January and June 2026. The initiative was implemented with the support of the regional “My Business” center. Maxim Cherkasov, Minister of Industry, Trade and Entrepreneurship of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, noted that marketplaces are one of the most in‑demand sales channels for manufacturers of various product categories. “The “Made in the Nizhny Novgorod Region” showcase helps regional companies make more effective use of e‑commerce opportunities to promote their products and develop their businesses. Entrepreneurs can expand their sales geography, find new customers and strengthen their market position. Specialists fr om the “My Business” center provide consulting support at all stages of product listing. Since the project’s launch, the showcase’s product range has increased almost sevenfold,” Maxim Cherkasov n...

The construction of an industrial and production complex is planned at the site of special economic zone “Kulibin” in Bor. “We see great business interest in ready‑made industrial premises that are already provided with all the necessary utility networks. We have involved the large AVA Group holding in addressing this task. The combination of the preferential conditions of SEZ and the ready‑made premises will allow companies to significantly reduce the time required to implement their projects. I am confident that this will make the region even more attractive for investment,” said Egor Polyakov, Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The project to construct the complex, with a total area of up to 90,000 sq. meters, will be implemented in three stages. The first stage is planned to be commissioned in 2029. “The creation of a large industrial and production complex in Bor is an important step towards meeting the business demand for turnkey sites. ...

The Belarusian‑Russian joint venture “Nizhekotrans” plans to launch high‑tech production of electric transport on the territory of special economic zone “Kulibin” in Dzerzhinsk. For reference, the enterprise was established at the end of 2022. During the third quarter of the current year, the plant plans to fully complete the contract for the renewal of the rolling stock for the needs of Nizhny Novgorod, including 170 trams and 62 electric buses. The company has also fulfilled an order for the production of tram cars for Krasnodar. On the territory of the “Kulibin” SEZ, it is planned to create a high‑tech and robotized production facility, which will make it possible to expand the range of promising products. Currently, the development of a promising line of hybrid and electric passenger transport is underway. “Nizhekotrans” is a subsidiary of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporation. “Due to a reduction in the volume of orders...

The investment portal of the Nizhny Novgorod Region was visited by more than 36,000 people in the first half of 2026, which is 5% higher than the figures for the same period in 2025. Most frequently, visitors of the investment portal viewed the “Investment Projects” page (more than 4,000 visits), the “Cultural Heritage Sites” page (approximately 2,200 visits) and the “Financing Instruments” page (about 1,700 visits). The next most popular sections are “Support Measures”, “Regional Team” and “Development Strategy”. Updates to the investment portal are carried out on a regular basis. Thus, since the beginning of the current year, information on more than 20 projects in various sectors has been posted in the “Investment Projects” section, the “Financing Instruments” page has been supplemented, and two new sections have been launched: “Cultural Heritage Sites” and “Best Regional Practices”. In the former, users can familiarize themselves with the list of architectural...

More than 30 new sites have been added to the investment map of the Nizhny Novgorod Region in the first half of 2026. Currently, more than 600 sites are available on the investment map of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. For example, a territory with an area of 93.9 hectares near the village of Fominka in the Lukoyanovsky district is available for agricultural activities, and a 5‑hectare territory on Larina Street in Nizhny Novgorod is available for the establishment of various production facilities. “The investment map enables entrepreneurs to quickly and conveniently sel ect a territory that meets all the requirements of their planned project. Moreover, as part of the latest upd ate to the investment map, investors have gained the opportunity to independently publish their own investment sites, which simplifies the search for partners and co‑investors for project implementation,” said Igor Ishchenko, Director General of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Development Corporat...

The construction of local treatment facilities has been completed at the state site of special economic zone (SEZ) “Kulibin” in Dzerzhinsk. The local treatment facilities are required to treat stormwater runoff to a level that is safe for the environment. The state site occupies a large part of the total area of SEZ – 416 hectares out of 724.7 hectares. To date, the construction and installation works for the checkpoints, gas and power supply networks, and telecommunications have already been completed. The motor roads are in an advanced stage of readiness. In addition, the construction of industrial and production buildings and an administrative building is underway in parallel. Works at the facilities include the installation of engineering networks, roofing, the erection of metal structures, reinforced concrete structures and facade panels, as well as the construction of driveways and outdoor lighting. It is planned that this year a number of companies...