Published on: 2026-11-10
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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At a working meeting, Deputy Prime Minister – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President in the Far Eastern Federal District Oleg Kozhemyako discussed issues of supporting large enterprises and territorial development with the Head of the Komi Republic Rostislav Goldstein.
“Rostislav Ernestovich, I know you as a person who has successfully worked in the Jewish Autonomous Region, not the simplest region. It took years of intense work to bring the region to a normal level. You left a good legacy in the form of already implemented investment projects, developing logistics capacities, supporting enterprises and agriculture. You also built social infrastructure. You balanced the regional budget. For many years, working as a parliamentarian from the Far East, you knew many people in the federal government and ministries. This was one of the keys to success. Now you have become the head of the Komi Republic. This is a large region entrusted to you by the President. From our side, we will support all initiatives, taking into account the specifics of the Arctic territories, and first of all, this will concern initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for people, implementing national projects, and fulfilling the master plans of key settlements in the Arctic,” Oleg Kozhemyako opened the meeting.
“I would like to discuss several issues that require your attention and support. First and foremost is the Vorkuta agglomeration. For the further development of Vorkuta, it is important to develop the Usinsk coal deposit and build a new mine,” said Rostislav Goldshtein.
The parties discussed support measures for JSC “VorkutaUgol”. This city-forming enterprise of Vorkuta is the largest producer of coking coal in the Arctic zone and is among the key taxpayers of the Komi Republic. The number of employees is around 5 thousand people. The company’s activities significantly affect the state of the coal industry and social stability in the region. In particular, the possibility of granting the company the status of a resident under the preferential regime for the implementation of the “Usinskaya” mine construction project was considered.
The Government of the Komi Republic, together with the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, has developed a draft comprehensive development plan for the Kozhim mining district. Currently, the document is under approval by federal executive authorities.
Rostislav Goldstein spoke about the progress in implementing the master plan and the long-term comprehensive development plan of the Vorkuta agglomeration. The strategic spatial development documents for Vorkuta were approved by the Government of Russia along with other development plans for Arctic supporting settlements in October last year. The comprehensive development plan for Vorkuta includes, among other things, the renovation of communal and transport facilities. In the first case, this refers to the capital repair of the Usinsk water pipeline. In the second – to the reconstruction of the airport runway section of Vorkuta Airport and the repair of roads. The plan also includes major repairs of educational, sports, and social institutions, as well as improvement of courtyard and public areas in Vorkuta.
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