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About how to love well and build character in the Leningrad Region: Governor Alexander Drozdenko had a truly open conversation with the guests of the “Russia” exhibition at the Leningrad Region’s stand at VDNKh. We talked about everything that helped shape character: childhood and student years, volunteer work and pioneer camps, and of course, about family values. The Governor also appreciated the Gulf of Finland at the stand of the Leningrad Region, the drawbridges of St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad amber and the beauty of the Far East.

On November 22, Deputy Prime Minister for Economics Dmitry Yalov told visitors to the Leningrad region’s stand at VDNKh about his secrets: How to keep up with everything at work and more How to cope with stress and respond quickly to changes How to find time for sports and education "Keep your balance!" - the name of the open dialogue and at the same time a wish to the participants! You can watch the broadcast via this link “We are very fast and mobile,” Dmitry Yalov answered the question about the main argument for investors when localizing in the region. The investment team of the Leningrad region provided the following for business: Comfortable and prompt communication with regional authorities to resolve issues Systems approach Advanced digital systems for the selection of land plots Investor's personal account and support system "Green corridor for investors" If you have questions about the implementation of an investment project in the Leningrad region, you can consult with specialists from the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad region through your personal account on the website lenoblinvest.ru

The lecture by specialists from the Volkhov branch of Apatit JSC at the Leningrad Region stand caused considerable excitement. Visitors were interested in learning about charitable initiatives, social and environmental responsibility of the company, new technologies and programs that reduce the burden on the environment. The Volkhov branch of JSC Apatit is a new million-plus plant of PhosAgro, a large producer of eco-efficient phosphorus-containing mineral fertilizers. In 2019 - 2023, a large investment project was implemented in Volkhov, the volume of investments amounted to more than 34 billion rubles. As a result, today more than 1 million tons of products are produced per year. The company uses the best available technologies in accordance with the highest requirements in the field of environmental protection. Much work is aimed at restoring biological resources: The Volkhov industrial complex PhosAgro annually releases juvenile fish into the waters of Lake Ladoga and plants spruce seedlings (already more than 7,800 pieces). Other environmental initiatives are also being implemented. There were many questions, wishes and suggestions! We are glad that the lecture aroused such interest and will definitely repeat it again. See you at the Leningrad region stand!

The Leningrad Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry annually holds a competition aimed at popularizing and supporting entrepreneurship, identifying its leading role in the development of the region and the country. The competition helps systematize the experience of the best enterprises, draw attention to the idea of social responsibility of business and encourage the most successful business representatives of the Leningrad region at the regional and federal levels. The competition is held in the following categories: "Import substitution" “Development and/or implementation of innovations” "Ecology and caring for nature" "Social responsibility of business" "Investment activities" "Dynamic development" "Digital transformation of business" "Successful Startup" The winners of the competition are awarded diplomas and exclusive prizes from the governor of the Leningrad region and the president of the Leningrad regional chamber of commerce and industry. The award ceremony for the winners of the competition will take place in December 2023. Participation in the competition is free. Details and applications follow the link: https://lo.tpprf.ru/ru/news/515676/

The bridge crossing will be opened 2 years earlier. The tests are the final stage before the further launch of the labor movement. The total length of the bridge with approaches is just over a kilometer, there are 2 lanes. The structure itself consists of 6 supports and 5 spans; the total weight of metal structures here is over 2 thousand tons. Construction of the bridge began in 2020 and was due to be completed, according to the state contract, in 2025. The high pace of work allowed construction to be completed ahead of schedule. It should be noted that today the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region is supporting 8 investment projects in the Kirishi municipal district with a total investment volume of 20.6 billion rubles.

“Angola is interested in supplying green coffee to our country. In turn, in the Leningrad region there are processing enterprises that are interested in expanding the pool of suppliers. So far, the possible volumes are not very large, but there are prospects for expanding the partnership,” commented Dmitry Yalov, Deputy Chairman of the Leningrad Region Government for Economics. As part of the visit of the delegation led by the Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the Russian Federation, Augusto da Silva Cunha, there was a presentation and tasting of Angolan coffee, acquaintance with the production capabilities of the Orimi plant, a Russian importer of tea and coffee raw materials, whose import geography is 43 countries, and whose production volume ― 85 thousand tons of tea and coffee products per year.

The strategy for the development of tourism infrastructure in the Leningrad region is an advanced example of cooperation between the state and business A panel discussion at the Forum of Strategists 2023 was devoted to the discussion of tourism sovereignty. The first deputy chairman of the Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activities of the Leningrad Region, Yegor Mishcheryakov, spoke about the creation of the strategy. This is so far the first and only example in Russia of how the region, in response to increased demand, has developed an investment strategy for the development of hotel infrastructure. Growth points have been identified, and the development of investment lots is now being completed. Practical examples were also presented. For example, Galina Stepanova, General Director of Usadba Maryino LLC, spoke about her experience in developing a point of attraction in the Leningrad region. During this session, the heads of Vyborg and Pskov signed a cooperation agreement. On the occasion of the signing of the agreement, Valery Savinov presented his colleague with a friendship scarf depicting the two cities.

The Emperium shipyard in Otradnoye is preparing a site for new capacities to produce up to 20 environmentally friendly and silent electric vessels per year with a full production cycle. A meeting took place between the first deputy chairman of the Committee for Economic Development and Investment Activities of the Leningrad Region, E.S. Mishcheryakov, and representatives of the Economic Development Agency of the Leningrad Region with the management of the company, during which the investor spoke about the progress of the investment project, further prospects and development plans for the company. Electric ships are technologically advanced and environmentally friendly; their modern design combines functionality and attractive appearance. Innovative recreational transport from the Leningrad region is now actively used on the rivers and canals of Moscow, Krasnoyarsk and Nizhny Novgorod.

The country's largest rating agency "Expert RA" in the rating of investment attractiveness of Russian regions included the Leningrad region in subgroup A-2 "Very high level of investment attractiveness." The Leningrad region has improved its position in the ranking compared to last year, despite sanctions pressure and related challenges. Alexander Drozdenko commented on the rating results: “Investor confidence is a significant indicator; it remains unchanged, despite sanctions pressure and “black swans.” Today, the economy of the Leningrad region has confirmed its stability, and the regional administration has confirmed its systematic and responsible work with investors.”

▪️ More than 700 participants offline and online ▪️ 4 agreements, 3 of them investment agreements for a total investment amount of 8.4 billion rubles ▪️ Rich program short and to the point: plenary open dialogue, Investment Council and exchange of business contacts ▪️ Many interesting reports, speeches, meetings and acquaintances ▪️ Location - in the Leningrad region, at the all-season resort "Okhta Park" Thanks to everyone - participants, ideological inspirers, partners and organizers - for the wonderful atmosphere of BRIEF!