"In accordance with the instructions of the President of Russia, we must develop and approve a new Strategy for the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East for 2026-2030 by August 1. Thanks to the implementation of the previous strategy, we have achieved good results. Over the past ten years, investment in fixed assets in the Far Eastern Federal District has grown by 286%, significantly outpacing the Russian average. Industrial production has increased by 168%. This is also higher than the Russian average. Manufacturing grew by 223%. Construction volume in the Far East increased by 244%. I consider it important that regional revenues more than doubled. Migration outflow has decreased. At the same time, we need to adopt a new strategy, and it should not just be the next step; it should become a tool that allows us not only to continue, but also to improve the efficiency of our work, stimulate changes taking place in the regions, and, above all, improve people's lives. The strategy must be aligned with national goals and national projects, industry-specific and strategic documents, and be based on the established socio-economic development model for the district," Yuri Trutnev began the discussion. The Strategy is being developed in accordance with the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, issued following the 10th Eastern Economic Forum in September 2025. The President has defined the key objectives of the new stage: shaping the economy of the future with a radical improvement in the living environment, training in-demand personnel, and implementing high-tech projects.
The goal of the Strategy to 2036 is to create a high-tech, diversified economy and develop modern infrastructure, creating conditions for sustainable population growth and ensuring the Far Eastern Federal District's key role in cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries. The strategy is structured around five objectives: overcoming infrastructure constraints, launching a new investment and technology cycle, developing science and technology, creating better conditions for residents, and climate adaptation. The economic growth envisioned in the strategy must directly translate into quality of life. Under the master plans alone, 1,057 projects are being implemented in 22 agglomerations, 200 of which have already been completed, and 315 are under construction. An additional 189 key communities are also covered. By 2036, the following are envisaged: employment growth by 140,000 jobs, a 1.4-fold increase in real income, and a doubling of tourist flow to over 2.5 million foreign visitors per year.
Following the discussion, Yuri Trutnev instructed the heads of the Far Eastern Federal District regions to finalize the approval of the regional sections of the Strategy, and the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East to organize a series of public discussions of the draft strategy with the participation of regional authorities.