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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
Applications are being accepted for a subsidy that compensates for the costs of transporting agricultural products to the final buyer. You can submit an application until August 1, 2026 (until 18:00 Moscow time). For individual consultations, please contact us by phone: 8-800-101-90-13.
On March 17, the Head of Mordovia, Artyom Zdunov, held a working meeting with Alexander Gavrilov, General Director of Rosseti Volga, at the House of the Republic. The meeting focused on the results of the autumn-winter period, preparations for the flood season, and the implementation of investment projects aimed at improving the reliability of electricity supply to consumers.
Applications for subsidies for the development of tourism infrastructure are being accepted in Mordovia. You can submit documents from March 15 to April 11, 2026 through the Electronic Budget system. The selection of projects includes several stages: preliminary evaluation of applications, open defense before the competition committee, and determination of the winners. The funds are expected to be disbursed in May 2026. The projects must be completed by November 30, 2026.
Artem Zdunov and Igor Komarov discussed the results of Mordovia's socioeconomic development
On March 11, Igor Komarov, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Russia in the Volga Federal District, and Artyom Zdunov, Head of the Republic of Mordovia, Secretary of the Mordovian regional branch of the United Russia Party, held a working meeting at the House of the Republic. The results of the socio-economic development of the republic were discussed. In particular, they discussed the issues of developing investment attractiveness, increasing the tax base and the region's own income.
Applications for preferential lending from Vysokotekh are being accepted
The program was developed by the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia and the SME Corporation to support small technology companies (STCs). Funding is provided for investment purposes and to replenish working capital. Applications are accepted on the digital platform of SME.RF. Lending is carried out by the SME Bank.
The head of Mordovia held a number of working meetings in Minsk
On March 6, the Head of Mordovia, Artyom Zdunov, arrived in the Republic of Belarus on a working trip. The head of Mordovia held a number of working meetings in Minsk. The Republic of Belarus is one of the largest trading partners of Mordovia. More than 60 enterprises of Mordovia maintain trade and economic relations with Belarus. The republic buys a lot of agricultural, construction and road equipment from Belarusian manufacturers, and supplies products manufactured at enterprises in the region.