Agenda: the road construction plan for the next six years, improving the quality of the urban environment in the regions, subsidies for building and upgrading greenhouse complexes in the Far East, and support for the Kursk Region's residents, who have lost their homes.
Government meeting
Mikhail Mishustin’s opening remarks at the Government meeting
Government meeting
Government meeting
Mikhail Mishustin’s opening remarks:
Good afternoon, colleagues.
Before beginning our work, I want to speak about some decisions made.
The road construction plan has been approved for the next six years. The industry annually shows high results. During the Government's report to the State Duma last week, we spoke about the effective implementation of the Safe Quality Roads national project.
We continue to develop a reliable road network across the country, making our regions more connected. We are building seamless high-speed motorways, such as the Rossiya transport route, which includes the M-11 Neva and M-12 Vostok motorways. The construction of its another almost 300-kilometre-long section – to Yekaterinburg and then to Tyumen – is part of this new plan.
At least 85 percent of federal motorways, the backbone network and major urban agglomerations should be brought to standard condition by 2030, as well as at least 60 percent of regional or intermunicipal roads. Over 3,500 kilometres are planned to be built and reconstructed, and at least 50 bypasses of populated areas are to be completed.
We will also continue building bridges, pedestrian crossings, pavements, and overpasses on roads and motorways. Of course, they must be well lit.
Over the next six years, the federal budget is expected to allocate over nine trillion roubles for these purposes.
The Ministry of Transport needs to strictly monitor the expenditure of funds, the progress of works and the timing of their implementation. After all, this directly affects the accuracy of logistics and the comfort of citizens’ transportation. And most importantly, it affects the safety of pedestrians and drivers, their life and health.
Another key topic pertains to the quality of the urban environment in the regions.
I addressed this matter in detail during the Government’s report to the State Duma.
Urban improvement issues resonate deeply with citizens, who are increasingly engaging in their resolution. This is confirmed by the nationwide voting process for selecting priority projects.
Under the relevant federal project, and guided by public feedback, we annually refurbish thousands of public spaces – courtyards, parks, squares, and streets. Essential infrastructure, including roads, utilities, and leisure facilities, is being constructed or upgraded.
To assess the efficacy of these efforts, the urban environment quality index is compiled annually. This metric reflects tangible local improvements and informs future priorities. It evaluates over 1,100 cities nationwide, from metropolises like Moscow, St Petersburg, and Kazan to smaller towns such as Vereya in the Moscow Region and Verkhoyansk in Yakutia, each with fewer than 5,000 residents.
The index incorporates dozens of indicators, including infrastructure modernity and diversity, safety, comfort, environmental standards, and local governance efficacy.
In 2024, the number of cities with favourable environments rose to 920 – a 20 percent increase over previous benchmarks.
Notable progress has been achieved in the Republic of Crimea, as well as the Kaliningrad, Tula, Ryazan, and Chelyabinsk regions, and the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area.
It is vital that citizens nationwide continue to witness concrete outcomes from this federal project.
Turning to agricultural development measures: The President has emphasised the significant expansion of support for the sector as a whole.
To assist farmers in the Far East, we are providing subsidies covering up to 20 percent of direct costs incurred for the construction or modernisation of greenhouse complexes.
Protected-ground production volumes grow annually. During working visits to regions, we have inspected such facilities multiple times, including in Chukotka and Yakutia. These complexes yield high-quality, in-demand produce – cucumbers, tomatoes, greens, and strawberries.
Of course, the Far Eastern macro-region poses unique challenges: vast distances and the difficulty of preserving perishable greenhouse products over long periods. Local cultivation is essential to reduce logistical costs. In these regions, significant investment is required for infrastructure development, year-round heating, and supplementary lighting, all of which impact production costs.
For this reason, we are offering additional support to investors in this sector.
The federal budget has allocated over 450 million roubles for vegetable-producing greenhouse complexes in the Primorye Territory and Amur Region.
This measure will enhance food security in the Far East, create new jobs, and ensure access to fresh produce for local residents.
Another critical agenda item.
The Government continues to support residents of the Kursk Region. A comprehensive package of assistance measures is being implemented, including monthly payments instructed by the President.
Today, we are allocating an additional 16 billion roubles to assist those who have lost their homes. Affected citizens may use these funds to purchase or construct new housing.
We are confident these resources will help families resolve urgent challenges and return to a normal life.
