Alexei Besprozvannykh began his report by outlining measures to support special military operation participants and their families. In 2025, 3.2 billion rubles were allocated for these purposes, double the amount provided in 2024. More than 30 types of regional support programmes involving payments and benefits have been developed and tailored to individual circumstances.
Efforts to help special military operation participants reintegrate are underway: 81 percent of those who have returned are now in employment. The remaining 19 percent are undergoing adaptation and rehabilitation, provided by five organisations. However, only the New Horizons Rehabilitation Centre specialises in medical rehabilitation, with a current capacity of 700 people per year. The Governor noted that young people from across Russia apply to the centre and speak very highly of it. A decision has therefore been made to expand the centre and construct a second building, which will increase capacity by 500 people per year. The Governor has requested funding to support the construction.
The Governor also announced that the Kherson Region continues to receive support from the regional government, with funding totalling 1.5 billion rubles to 2030. A kindergarten and a school were renovated in 2025, and a further 23 facilities are planned over the next five years.
Turning to the economy, the Governor reported that gross regional product is growing, driven largely by the development of key specialisations and industries. Industrial production is expanding, and tourism is also on the rise, by around one percent annually. In 2024 and 2025, consolidated budget revenues increased by 41 percent, allowing the region to reduce its government debt by 37.5 percent over two years.
According to the Governor, despite the logistical constraints imposed by neighbouring countries aiming to make the Russian exclave less appealing for investment, 104 major investment projects are underway in the Kaliningrad Region, worth approximately 970 billion rubles by 2030. He highlighted the launch of Rosatom’s pilot production facility for lithium-ion cells, as well as a special investment contract with Avtotor, which has invested 28 billion rubles to localise component production on its site.
Agriculture and food security were also discussed. The region is self-sufficient in grain, potatoes, meat, and other essential products.
Transport security, a major priority for the exclave, was another topic of discussion. In response to restrictions imposed by neighbouring countries, the region is shifting towards maritime transport. Two new ferries are to be built by 2029. Air travel is also being developed, with 2.4 billion rubles allocated from the federal budget over two years.
Housing construction, demographic issues, family support, and the resettlement programme were also covered. The Governor noted a growing number of repatriates, including from neighbouring Germany and Lithuania.
Education, healthcare, and cultural projects were also addressed.
Alexei Besprozvannykh spoke about the 10th Russian-Chinese Summer Youth Games, which will be held at the end of May. A significant number of athletes (around 800) are expected to take part.
The Governor pointed out that 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the Kaliningrad Region. Alongside celebratory events, he emphasised the importance of taking stock of achievements and planning for the future. To that end, the ‘Kaliningrad – 80–85’ programme is being developed for the next five years, setting out facilities to be renovated, including cultural and sports venues, parks, and recreational areas – in short, everything that matters most to residents. Alexei Besprozvannykh extended an invitation to the President to attend the anniversary celebrations.