Published on: 2026-10-23
Source: The Government of the Russian Federation –
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Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin made working trips to Saint Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.
In Saint Petersburg, the Deputy Prime Minister held a working meeting with Governor Alexander Beglov, during which issues of socio-economic development, progress in implementing major infrastructure projects, housing construction, as well as the development of road and utility infrastructure were discussed.
“It is clear that the city is actively developing, and there are good results in many areas. This is undoubtedly a great achievement of Alexander Dmitrievich and his entire team. My colleague and I thoroughly discussed the work within the framework of the national project ‘Infrastructure for Life,’ and outlined plans for the near future. Special attention was paid to the Novo-Admiralty Bridge project. The President has instructed a careful assessment of how the implementation of this project will affect the historical appearance of the city, especially Vasilyevsky Island. This issue is of particular importance for Saint Petersburg. On one hand, it is necessary to develop transport infrastructure, improve the connectivity of districts, and reduce the load on the road network. On the other hand, it is crucial to treat the unique architectural heritage with care. Therefore, all decisions must be carefully developed taking these tasks into account,” noted Marat Khusnullin.
During the meeting with the governor, the key indicators of the city’s development were reviewed. The Vice Premier emphasized the importance of maintaining the gained momentum and continuing work in all areas to improve people’s quality of life.
“By order of the President, we are creating a new transport framework for the city. We are building new highways and renewing the rolling stock of public transport. We are grateful to the Government of Russia for supporting St. Petersburg’s projects with infrastructure loans. Part of the projects have already been implemented. These include, in particular, the first stage of the High-Speed Latitude Highway – the Vitebsk interchange, as well as the Western High-Speed Diameter interchange near the Skipper Strait. Work is currently ongoing here to connect it to the existing street and road network,” said Alexander Beglov.
Following the trip, Marat Khusnullin noted that the city faces large-scale tasks for the further development of transport, housing, and utility infrastructure. It is important to consistently address these issues, ensure the implementation of planned projects, and create more comfortable living conditions for St. Petersburg residents.
As part of the working trip, the Deputy Prime Minister also visited the Leningrad region, where he held a meeting with Governor Alexander Drozdenko.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the region is one of the leaders in the country in housing construction: since the beginning of the year, more than 3 million square meters of housing have been put into operation in the Leningrad Region.
“Today, there are 32 comprehensive territorial development projects underway in the Leningrad Region – this includes 5.4 million square meters of future housing, 45 kindergartens, and 26 schools. We discussed with Marat Shakirzyanovich the KAD-2, the Latitudinal Highway, the Volkhov water treatment facilities, and the utility networks of Staraya Ladoga. Regarding the new routes, the position is firm: routes must be convenient for people, with minimal land expropriation. We will develop the region with respect for those who live here,” noted the Governor of the Leningrad Region, Alexander Drozdenko.
Under the national project “Infrastructure for Life,” work has been completed on 77 out of 94 public areas, and an additional 70 facilities will be improved at the expense of the budget.
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