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Mordovia Development Corporation has studied the experience of Tatarstan
The Development Corporation of the Republic of Mordovia organised a working meeting with representatives of the Ministry of Economy of Tatarstan. At the meeting with First Deputy Minister Natalya Kondratova and Head of the Industrial Parks Development Department Marina Yashina, the participants discussed successful practices for attracting investment in Tatarstan, effective measures of state support for industrial parks, and specific tools to enhance the region’s investment attractiveness.
The goal is to stimulate the development and production of equipment, materials and CAD systems within the framework of the state programme “Scientific and Technological Development of the Russian Federation”. The outcome of grant provision is the sales volume of electronics production equipment developed within the framework of a comprehensive project, expressed in monetary terms, exceeding the amount of federal budget funds allocated for the implementation of the comprehensive project by at least 15 %.
An office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan has been opened in Saransk
In Saransk, at the premises of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Mordovia, the office of the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan was inaugurated. This marks a new stage in the development of relations between Mordovia and Kazakhstan. Artyoм Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia, expressed confidence that the opening of the office of the honorary consul of a neighbouring state in Saransk would help businesses launch new joint projects.
The Fourth Land Forum “Mastor” will be held in Saransk
The Mordovia Development Corporation will partner the annual interregional land forum “Mastor” for the fourth time. This year, the event will be held in Saransk on May 28–29. The forum traditionally brings together experts, government representatives, academics, and the business community to discuss key challenges and prospects for the land and property sector.
The Best Entrepreneur competition has launched in Mordovia
Applications will be accepted until May 1. Small and medium‑sized businesses, as well as self‑employed individuals residing in the region, are invited to participate. Winners will be selected in the following categories: online entrepreneurship, manufacturing, trade, catering, services, women's entrepreneurship, public recognition, self-employment of the year, social entrepreneurship, tourism, family entrepreneurship, and family dynasty.
The Head of Mordovia Sets the Goal of Increasing Export Volumes
On April 3, Artyom Zdunov, the Head of Mordovia, held a meeting on the development of foreign economic activity. According to the Republic's Ministry of Economy, foreign trade turnover is expected to grow by 110% in 2025. This indicator places Mordovia among the top three in the Volga Federal District. Sixty-three countries are the republic's trading partners, with China, Belarus, and Kazakhstan accounting for almost 70% of total foreign trade turnover. Leading export products include machinery, equipment, and agricultural products.
Mordovia Development Corporation is creating a registry of private sites for lease and purchase
Mordovia has commercial real estate that is idle and unprofitable. There are also investors ready to launch projects but cannot find a suitable site. The Republic of Mordovia Development Corporation is connecting supply and demand. We are creating a free registry of private sites available for lease and purchase.
On April 1, the Mordovia team, led by Artem Zdunov, is working in Kaluga. Over recent years, Mordovia and the Kaluga Region have strengthened their business partnership. The volume of goods exported from Mordovia has more than tripled, and the total trade volume between the two regions has exceeded one billion rubles.
Mordovia Enterprises Increased Fixed Capital Investment
In 2025, investment in Russia declined due to a slight cooling in domestic demand, but remained near the peaks of recent years. However, the situation was uneven across industries and regions, according to the March issue of the Bank of Russia report "Regional Economy: State Administration Commentary."
Mordovia leads Russia in the number of certified industrial tourism sites
Four sites in Mordovia have passed certification according to industrial tourism standards. The «Biokhimik» enterprise, the «Kemlya Distillery» winery, Ogarev Mordovia State University, and the tourism company «KRAY ZEMLEI. TOURISM» have received certificates from Roskachestvo. «Enterprises in Mordovia are among the first in the country to complete this procedure, which demonstrates the region’s serious approach to developing the tourism industry», emphasised Alexandra Shershneva, head of the Roskachestvo‑Tourism certification body.
The Head of Mordovia met with regional Business Ombudsman Elena Yurchenkova
On March 23, the Head of Mordovia, Artyom Zdunov, held a meeting with Elena Yurchenkova, Commissioner for the Protection of Entrepreneurs' Rights in the Republic of Moldova. The Business Ombudsman reported on her work over the past five years. During this period, the investment climate in the region has significantly improved, and an open dialogue between business and government has been established. As a result, the number of people employed in small and medium-sized enterprises has increased by a third. And the number of complaints from businesses is steadily decreasing. As noted by Elena Yurchenkova, the main part of the appeals is related to issues related to land and property relations.
To the attention of manufacturers and suppliers of agricultural products
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