At the beginning of the conversation, Dmitry Demeshin emphasised that making the Khabarovsk Territory an industrial and economic centre for the development of eastern Russia is his key task.
Dmitry Demeshin began his report by noting that all residents of the Khabarovsk Territory are dedicated to achieving victory. Local enterprises are actively involved in the production of combat aircraft, ships, and ammunition. The region provides special support and assistance to military personnel, volunteers serving in the special military operation zone, and their families, with 35 different support measures currently in place. He mentioned that plans are underway to establish the Ussuri rehabilitation centre that would accommodate 540 people, using the Far Eastern concession mechanism. He also asked the President to support the proposal to create a specialised centre for adaptive sports in Khabarovsk. This centre would assist servicemen returning from the special military operation zone to reintegrate into society, engage in sports, and adapt to civilian life.
Special attention are being paid in the region’s sponsored territories. In Debaltsevo, located in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the restoration of social and cultural facilities, as well as infrastructure, is underway.
Support is also being extended to the Kursk Region. The residents of the Khabarovsk Territory have been deeply affected by recent events and are sending essential items and medicines to those in need.
Dmitry Demeshin thanked the President for supporting the idea of a parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and the victory over militaristic Japan. He also asked to support the development of a theme park titled Russia – My History, emphasising the importance of showcasing historical events related to the Far East.
Since assuming the position of Acting Governor of the Khabarovsk Territory on May 15, 2024, Dmitry Demeshin has prioritised feedback from residents as the key measure of his work. He has already received over 30,000 messages and comments through his social media platforms.
To address regional issues, he and the district heads are compiling an atlas of problematic areas based on public input. According to Dmitry Demeshin, three schools have been renovated this summer, and improvements have been made to more than 80 kindergarten areas. High-priority projects include the renovation of a musical theatre in Khabarovsk and the improvement of courtyard spaces.
Several developments have already been completed in Khabarovsk as part of national projects, including a kindergarten accommodating 190 children, a national cultural centre in Achan, where the Nanai people reside, and five apartment blocks. Additionally, 18 more facilities are expected to be completed by the end of the year. Over the past seven months, 267,000 square metres of housing have been commissioned, with a target of at least 550,000 square metres for the year. According to Dmitry Demeshin, the President’s instruction to relocate residents from temporary and dilapidated housing is being fulfilled, with over 300 people set to move into new, comfortable apartments this year.
The discussion also addressed support for large families, enhancing the quality of medical care, and increasing support for healthcare workers, particularly through the rental housing programme. Vladimir Putin noted the ongoing issue of high tuberculosis rates in the Khabarovsk Territory. Dmitry Demeshin reported that there are plans to build a new hospital, the construction of which was discussed during Healthcare Minister Mikhail Murashko’s trip to the region.
Regarding the economy, Dmitry Demeshin reported a robust growth of 7.9 percent in the region’s industrial sector over the past six months, driven primarily by the manufacturing industry. Output in aircraft, shipbuilding, and metallurgical production has increased by 25 percent. Investments in fixed assets have risen 1.3 times in the first quarter. However, investors are currently facing an energy deficit. Dmitry Demeshin requested the President’s support in building thermal power plants in coal-rich areas, such as the Verkhnebureinsky District, where a new station is needed. Additionally, there is a need to enhance capacity in Khabarovsk and Komsomolsk to accommodate incoming investors. The region faces a future energy shortfall of over 1.3 gigawatts, which is essential for large mining and processing plants, hydrometallurgy modernisation, construction of sea terminals and ore mining and processing mills.
The region is placing particular emphasis on boosting technological leadership. Businesses have been invited to sign the charter of industrial technological sovereignty, focusing on import substitution. Over 120 local enterprises have already joined, expressing their interest in cooperating on product supplies.
In response to the President’s question about agriculture, Dmitry Demeshin noted that plant cultivation is progressing steadily, while livestock farming remains a more costly sector. During her trip to the region, Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut discussed the development of additional subsidies and support measures for those demonstrating strong performance in agriculture.
Dmitry Demeshin acknowledged that there is a shortage of pig-breeding complexes and that beef is currently imported. However, there is steady growth in plant cultivation, particularly soybeans and wheat, including in the southern regions of the Khabarovsk Territory. All of these issues are being addressed in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture.