The “Green Corridor for Investors” has doubled the efficiency of support for investment projects in the Leningrad region

The “Green Corridor for Investors” has doubled the efficiency of support for investment projects in the Leningrad region

In the Leningrad region, resource supply organizations respond to investors six times faster, and the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region accompanies twice as many investment projects. Anastasia Mikhalchenko, director of AERLO and public representative of ASI in the Leningrad region, spoke about these and other results of the implementation of the priority project “Green Corridor for Investors” at the Organizational Headquarters for Project Management under the regional governor. “There has been a real digital transformation of an important area of work,” Deputy Chairman for Economics Dmitry Yalov assessed the results of the project at the meeting. Over the course of 2.5 years, the system of interaction between business and government acquired a transparent and understandable appearance for registered users, which significantly simplified the implementation of investment projects. The system fully complies with the Regional Investment Standard 2.0 and also includes additional options. For example, an already created network of investment commissioners in municipal areas. The practice was recognized by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives as one of the best in the country and recommended for replication on the Smarteka platform. Currently, the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region is supporting 262 projects in the active stage worth 6.5 trillion rubles.
February 14, 2024
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An agreement was signed on the creation of the first distribution center of the Wildberries company in the Leningrad region

An agreement was signed on the creation of the first distribution center of the Wildberries company in the Leningrad region

9 billion rubles of investment and 7,500 jobs, 154 thousand sq. m. m. - this is data on the investment project of the first distribution center of the Wildberries company in the Leningrad region. The agreement on this project was signed today by the Governor of the Leningrad Region, Alexander Drozdenko, and the head of the online platform, Tatyana Bakalchuk. To implement the project, the company chose a site in the M10 industrial park in Krasny Bor. Project implementation timeframe: 4th quarter. 2023 – Q4 2025 The company plans to reach full capacity in 2025. “We prepared today’s agreement a long time ago; the company spent a long time carefully selecting a site for implementation. We looked at transport placement and, of course, technical and engineering networks. And it was no coincidence that the choice fell on the M-10 industrial park,” commented the Governor of the Leningrad Region, Alexander Drozdenko. The project is supported by the Leningrad Region Economic Development Agency under the Green Corridor for Investor support system. Tatyana Bakalchuk especially thanked AERLO for their assistance in selecting a site and in preparing all the necessary documents for the implementation of the project.
January 31, 2024
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The Leningrad region entered the top 20 largest regions for investment in tourism

The Leningrad region entered the top 20 largest regions for investment in tourism

According to the investment and analytical group PKR, 12 investment projects with a total investment volume of 31.5 billion rubles are already being implemented in the region. This allowed the Leningrad region to take 17th place in the ranking. At the same time, we note that the figure can be adjusted upward, since the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region is supporting 23 active projects worth 25 billion rubles.
January 25, 2024
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The Pskov region is adopting the practice of "Green corridor for investors"

The Pskov region is adopting the practice of "Green corridor for investors"

From recognition to replication: Leningrad region shares the secrets of supporting investment projects The Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region will share its “Green Corridor for Investor” practice with the Pskov region. Previously, regional experience was noted by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and ASI as one of the best management practices. Through the Smartek platform we were able to discuss the possibilities of its use. On the Day of the Pskov Region at the #exhibitionRussia, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region and the Investment Development Fund of the Pskov Region.
December 25, 2023
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The Leningrad region knows where to eat deliciously and relax

The Leningrad region knows where to eat deliciously and relax

National routes, Vyborg pretzels and high standards of service have become a current format of tourism in the Leningrad region. New trends in the tourism industry were discussed at the panel discussion “Hospitality Architecture. How tourism, marketing and local gastronomy form a new vector of travel demand in Russia” at the stand of the Leningrad region at VDNKh on Region Day. “The Leningrad region has been and remains attractive to tourists. In the first half of this year alone, 6 million 600 thousand tourist trips were made to the Leningrad Region,” said Olga Golubeva, Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Culture and Tourism of the Leningrad Region. Today, three national tourist routes are in high demand among tourists in the 47th region: “History and Mysteries of Medieval Vyborg”, “Sovereign Road”, “Grand Tour. All Karelia." This year, more than 700 thousand tourists visited museums on these routes. Currently, in the Leningrad region there are 935 collective accommodation facilities - hotels, recreation centers, cottages, hostels, rural houses, the total number of rooms of which is more than 13.5 thousand. The depth of their bookings and sales of tours is almost 98% and is carried out six months in advance. The most popular among travelers are Vyborg, Gatchina, Priozersk and Vsevolozhsk. In recent years, 7 ski resorts in the region, which meet international standards, have been in great demand. “An important component of travel today is not only comfortable living conditions, but also local cuisine,” added Olga Golubeva. Today, the Leningrad region has its own gastronomic brands, which tourists want to try along with visiting the sights. This includes the famous Vyborg pretzel, Ladoga smelt, and Ivangorod lamprey; the most popular drink is cider. The high standard of guest service in the Ladoga region today is set by the famous Igora resort in the Priozersky region and the Tochka na karte hotel chain. “The government of the Leningrad region is doing a lot of work with universities to train line personnel, managers and executives for tourism enterprises,” said a representative of the regional committee for culture and tourism. To promote the tourism potential of the region, the region is represented at Russian and international tourism exhibitions. “In this process, the entire tourism business, promoting itself, promotes the region. It is very important that we work as a single team,” shared Olga Golubeva.
December 23, 2023
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Alexander Drozdenko: Asian “dragons” envy the growth rate of the Leningrad region

Alexander Drozdenko: Asian “dragons” envy the growth rate of the Leningrad region

Open and hospitable for guests: Alexander Drozdenko opened the Day of the Leningrad Region in Moscow at the international exhibition and forum “Russia” at VDNKh and presented the main achievements of the region. “Today the gross regional product of the Leningrad region is approaching 1.7 trillion rubles. This is a record in our entire history. And, in general, over the past 10 years, the region’s GRP has grown 2.5 times. “The Asian dragons are jealous of the growth rate of our economy,” Governor Alexander Drozdenko noted in his speech at the opening of the Day of the Leningrad Region at the Russia exhibition. The head of the region said that the Leningrad region is among the TOP 5 fastest growing regions of Russia. “Over the past 10 years, 4 trillion rubles have been invested in the region’s economy. And in the next 7 years, 6.5 trillion rubles will be invested in the region’s economy. This is the largest investment in Russia for the next 7 years in a specific region. And these are different investments. This is, for example, Volkhov Apatite, which produces environmentally friendly mineral fertilizers that are in demand all over the world. Tikhvin Carriage Works, which produces the most innovative, most modern carriages in the world. Every third cup of tea and every second cup of coffee is coffee and tea produced in the Leningrad region. In general, 40% of all products of the North-West are produced in the Leningrad region. And today we are the number one region in egg production, in the productivity of our cows, in the production of greens and salads. We are the third region in the country for trout production and the third region in the country for flower production,” said Alexander Drozdenko. The region has the largest universal port in the Baltic - Ust-Luga, the second in terms of cargo turnover among all Russian ports: 120 million tons. Over the past five years, more than 11 thousand new jobs have been created in the Leningrad region. “We are not building an economy for ourselves, not for numbers, not for statistics. It is no coincidence that we adopted the slogan for the next five years from investment in the economy to investment in people,” recalled Alexander Drozdenko. The Leningrad region is among the TOP 10 regions with the lowest poverty level – 7%. Funding allocated by the region for social protection has more than doubled over 5 years. In the Leningrad region, there are 63 regional measures to support SVO participants and members of their families, including 17 direct payments, 44 for family members. “According to the presidential national project, 1,000 public and courtyard areas have been landscaped in the Leningrad region over 6 years,” recalled Alexander Drozdenko. “Over 10 years in the Leningrad region, thanks to the support of the president and various federal and regional programs, 500 social facilities have been built and put into operation.” The tourist flow to the Leningrad region has doubled over 5 years and reached 6 million people. “I am often asked, what is the Leningrad region like? I tell everyone, it’s better to come and see once than to hear a hundred times,” said the head of the region, having launched a busy business, educational and cultural program for the Day of the Leningrad Region at the “Russia” exhibition. Creative groups from the region and students of the Leningrad Regional College of Culture and Art prepared bright concert performances for the guests of the exhibition. A highlight of this day will be a theatrical performance about the history of the region “The Tale of the Land of Leningrad” based on the folk holiday “Solstice”, which will be shown on the main stage of VDNKh. Today, at the stand of the Leningrad region, visitors can communicate with famous athletes native to the region, take part in master classes from local craftsmen in arts and crafts, listen to lectures and take part in a drawing for a trip to the “Silver Necklace of Russia”. The business block of the Leningrad Region Day program includes discussions on the development of tourism and science. It is also planned to sign agreements and open a regional coordination center.
December 23, 2023
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Analytical digest based on the results of the BRIEF'23 forum has been published

Analytical digest based on the results of the BRIEF'23 forum has been published

“The complexity and relevance of the issues discussed here confirm the need for BRIEF,” note the forum participants. We have collected not only reviews, but also all the content into a voluminous Analytical Digest. It can already be downloaded on our investment portal The digest contains detailed reviews and key points from the sessions of the Baltic Regional Investment Forum: Adaptation of industrial companies to sanctions; Open dialogue between business and government about support measures; Investment Council of the Leningrad Region. Expert opinions from representatives of science, business and government: - Factors of flexibility and sustainability of Russian companies - Activities of foreign companies in Russia - Changes in global value chains with the participation of domestic companies -Support measures for Russian companies Download the digest from the site
December 18, 2023
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Hotel occupancy in the Leningrad region increased to 80%

Hotel occupancy in the Leningrad region increased to 80%

The demand deficit for accommodation services in the Leningrad region is 2,500 rooms. The head of the economic block, Dmitry Yalov, spoke about this at the plenary discussion of the Travel hub forum. In order to quickly and effectively respond to increased demand, the team from the economic block of the Leningrad region developed the first regional strategy for the development of tourism infrastructure. Its implementation led to the development of six investment teasers. The work carried out throughout the year made it possible to identify a number of formats and locations that are in demand in the region. It should be noted that AERLO will help investors with the “packaging” of project business models.
December 15, 2023
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Territory marketing is an underrated tool for regional teams

Territory marketing is an underrated tool for regional teams

Its use multiplies the results in attracting both investors and tourists. AERLO director Anastasia Mikhalchenko spoke about this at the Travel hub forum. Good examples are the introduction of the “Green Corridor for Investor” support system, the first investment strategy for the development of tourism infrastructure developed in the Leningrad region. The work on these projects was based on the principles of marketing: segmentation of the target audience and determination of its “pain” - needs, development of a product that relieves the client’s “pain,” product promotion. As a result, the number of projects supported by AERLO increased by 2.5 times. From the tourism industry, 23 projects worth more than 25 billion rubles are supported.
December 14, 2023
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“Green corridor for investors” expands geography

“Green corridor for investors” expands geography

The Kirov region became acquainted with the best practices of the Leningrad region. Director of the Economic Development Agency Anastasia Mikhalchenko presented practice at the regional strategic session on changing the indicators of the National Investment Attractiveness Rating. The event was organized by the Smartek Agency for Strategic Initiatives. Let us remind you that the “Green Corridor for Investors” is recognized by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation and ASI as one of the best Russian management practices. Anastasia spoke about the advantages of the system, the results of its implementation, and how it can be replicated in other regions. Special attention to the investor’s personal account. This unique product is specially created for the tasks of investment development agencies. It ensures transparency of work at all stages, reducing deadlines, which ultimately reduces transaction costs. “Green Corridor for Investors” complies with the Russian Regional Investment Standard, and also includes additional modules that have not yet been included in RIS 2.0 - work with resource supply organizations, local self-government bodies, digitalization of services through the investor’s personal account.
December 12, 2023
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