Mikhail Mishustin discussed the progress of the Sverdlovsk region during a working session with Yevgeny Kuyvachev.
Sverdlovsk Oblast, a key region in Russia, is witnessing a significant surge in economic and social development, aligning with broader trends observed nationwide. The commissioning of the first phase of the "Ural" Transport and Logistics Center, a key part of the "Dry Port" project, is a testament to this growth (1).
The region's development projects encompass various sectors, including economic growth, social responsibilities, healthcare, education, and infrastructure investments. While specific large-scale industrial projects are not yet detailed, there is an emerging interest in diversifying local economic activities, particularly in agribusiness and farm clusters (3). This aligns with investments in advanced manufacturing and rapid construction materials seen in other regions, such as the Penza region’s ₽1.5 billion plant for polystyrene concrete production (1).
Infrastructure investments are also a priority, as evidenced by large-scale exhibitions and forums focusing on special equipment and infrastructure. The 2025 Russian Special Equipment Forum, attracting over 10,000 industry visitors and 200+ exhibitors, is dedicated to infrastructure projects through 2030, indicating continued emphasis on upgrading transport and industrial infrastructure nationwide (5).
Social services such as healthcare and education are likely to receive attention as part of overall socioeconomic growth frameworks, although direct data about projects in Sverdlovsk Oblast is not currently provided. However, federal support has enabled the start of construction this year on eight medical facilities in different cities of the region, and seven schools were built last year (4).
Tourism and resort development may also play a role in the region's future, with some regions in Russia investing heavily in tourism infrastructure (2). Such projects could inspire or parallel efforts in Sverdlovsk.
The labor market in the region is stable, with the number of vacancies significantly exceeding the number of people seeking work. The average wages have increased last year and in the first half of this year, and investment in fixed capital increased by more than 11% in 2022 (6).
The Prime Minister, Mikhail Mishustin, has shown particular interest in the development of healthcare and education systems during his conversations with the regional governor. The reconstruction of the therapeutic wing of the Verkhnyaya Pyshma Central City Hospital, serving over 250,000 Sverdlovsk residents, is being separately worked out (7).
The Palace of Water Sports will be integrated into the life of the currently forming world-class campus for the Ural Federal University, and the regional head mentioned the construction of several modern sports facilities due to preparations for the International University Sports Festival in the Sverdlovsk region (8). The largest Palace of Water Sports in Russia is among the unique sports facilities in the region.
The advanced funding mechanism was used to complete the southern semicircle of the Yekaterinburg Ring Road ahead of schedule in 2022, demonstrating the region's commitment to infrastructure development (9).
The meeting between Mikhail Mishustin and Yevgeny Kuyvashev, the Governor of Sverdlovsk Oblast, took place during the international industrial exhibition Innoprom-2023, where the Prime Minister praised the organization of the event and the development of Ekaterinburg and the region (10).
The GDP for 2022 increased by 5%, exceeding 3 trillion rubles, and 60 significant objects for socio-economic development were commissioned in the region last year, including 19 industrial productions (11). This year, 23 schools will be repaired in the region, with 1.5 billion rubles allocated from the federal and regional budgets. This allowed for the creation and modernization of almost 1,500 jobs, over 800 of which are in the industrial complex (12).
In summary, Sverdlovsk Oblast is experiencing a period of significant economic and social development, with prospects of agribusiness expansion and integration into wider infrastructure enhancement programs. The region's commitment to healthcare, education, and tourism development, as well as its focus on infrastructure and industrial growth, positions it as a key player in Russia's broader development strategies for 2025.
- The economic development in Sverdlovsk Oblast extends to various sectors, such as science, with the commissioning of new medical facilities and the reconstruction of hospitals, reflecting a growing emphasis on health-and-wellness.
- In line with the nationwide focus on education and self-development, the region plans to build modern schools and integrate educational institutions, like the Ural Federal University, with facilities like the Palace of Water Sports.
- The finance industry is also a part of the region's growth, as large-scale infrastructure projects, such as the Yekaterinburg Ring Road, are completed with the use of advanced funding mechanisms, signifying investments in the industry.
