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Investment profiles of municipal districts have been developed in Mordovia
The investment profiles of all municipal districts of the region have been published on the Investment Portal of the Republic of Mordovia. This large-scale work was carried out by specialists of Mordovia Development Corporation together with municipal investment commissioners. Each profile contains up-to-date data on resource potential, infrastructure, vacant land and industrial sites, government support measures, as well as key projects in the districts. This will allow investors to quickly assess the prospects for investments in various industries, from the agro-industrial complex to the processing industry and tourism.
Mordovia rose two places in the PPP ranking
By the end of 2024, the Republic of Mordovia improved its position in the ranking of Russian regions in terms of the development of public-private partnership (PPP), rising by two places. This success demonstrates that the republic is confidently moving forward, creating comfortable conditions for cooperation between business and the state. According to Mordovia Development Corporation, the development of PPP mechanisms opens up new opportunities for the implementation of large infrastructure and social projects, which contributes to the economic growth of the region.
Mordovian businesses attracted over half a billion rubles in the first quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, small and medium-sized businesses in Mordovia attracted 570 million rubles through the National Guarantee System. The operator of this system is the SME Corporation. Compared to the same period last year, the amount of funds received increased by 25%. This was made possible by the national project "Efficient and Competitive Economy" and government support for regional businesses.
Four video stories from Mordovia were shortlisted for the “Land of Discoveries” Festival
Four video stories created by Mordovia Development Corporation were shortlisted for the II Geobrend Festival “Land of Discoveries”. They will take part in the premiere screening, which will take place on June 10-11 at the “Rossiya” National Center. Video works from Mordovia were selected in the nominations "The City of my dreams" ("Ruzaevka: when investments are more than money"), "Historical heritage and national customs" ("Save Tengushevskaya semitsvetka"), "Our pride" ("Reanimation of glass production in Ruzaevka") and "I'll take you to the museum" ("About the Mordovian stained oak").
"Development of digital technologies of the transport industry" cluster will be created in Mordovia
"Development of digital technologies of the transport industry" cluster will be created in Mordovia. The personnel training center will be opened in 2026 as part of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children". Its base will be the Saransk Automobile Mechanics College. Five more educational institutions act as network units: Saransk Polytechnic College, Atyashevo Agricultural College, Temnikov Agricultural College, Ruzaevka Technical College of Railway and Urban Transport named after Baykuzov and Zubovo-Polyana Agricultural College.
An innovative drug for agriculture has been developed in Mordovia
A resident of Technopark - Mordovia has developed an innovative drug, “BioCinc”, designed for agro-industrial complex. The new product is undergoing state registration with the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation. The active ingredient of the drug is zinc oxide. The use of preparations based on it increases yields by 10 to 30 percent and reduces the consumption of mineral fertilizers by 40 to 50 percent. Another advantage is the preservation of soil fertility.
Mordovia is among the top 5 in terms of inventive activity in Russia
The Republic of Mordovia is the leader in inventive activity in the Volga Federal District and occupies an honorable fourth place in the country. This is evidenced by data from the Federal Intellectual Property Service for 2024. The coefficient of inventive activity in Mordovia is 3.58, which is the highest indicator in the Volga Federal District. This figure is significantly higher than the average for Russia (2.39).
Mordovia became part of the grape-growing lands
The Republic of Mordovia is officially included in the list of territories suitable for growing grapes. This decision was made by the Association of Winegrowers and Winemakers of Russia, which opens up new development prospects for the region. The first plantations have already appeared in the republic. "Kray Zemli" company planted 17.5 thousand vines on an area of 10 hectares in the Ardatov district.
Two investment projects in the “Sistema” special economic zone have been approved in Mordovia
Two new projects were approved at a meeting of the Committee for Improving the Investment Climate of the Republic of Mordovia. Kamil Arslanbekov, General Director of Mordovia Development Corporation, took part in the event. “Lighting Innovative Systems” company will launch the production of metal structures for outdoor lighting. The total investment will amount to about 250 million rubles.
On May 15, on the sidelines of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum", the Head of Mordovia Artem Zdunov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the Russian Federation Ahmed Abdulrahman Mahmoud Ismail Al-Saati. Dmitry Glushko, Rector of Ogarev Mordovia State University, took part in the meeting.
Negotiations on cooperation between Mordovia and the Innopolis SEZ took place at KazanForum
Within the framework of the International Economic Forum "Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum" delegation of Mordovia headed by Artyom Zdunov held talks on the prospects of cooperation between the republic and the Tatarstan special economic zone Innopolis. The negotiations were attended by Renat Khalimov, Director General of the Innopolis SEZ, Batyr Emeev, Acting Chairman of the Government of the Republic of Mordovia, as well as members of the Cabinet of Ministers of Mordovia.
On May 15, on the sidelines of the XVI International Economic Forum "Russia - Islamic World: KazanForum", the Head of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Turkey Mohammad Kassym Genullu. The Republic of Turkey is one of the main trading partners of the Republic of Mordovia, and the region is interested in further strengthening and expanding trade and economic cooperation. In 2024, the trade turnover between Mordovia and the Republic of Turkey amounted to 11 million US dollars.