this it was in the recent report of the head of the region Ivan Belozertseva the President of Russia. In fact, it was the report on the done work of the team of the Governor over the past five years since taking office. The President noted a considerable growth of agricultural production. If the national average for the previous two years it amounted to 3.8 percent in the Penza region – 15.2%. Not gone unnoticed, and a substantial increase in investment in fixed capital – almost 20 percent. Industrial production is developing at a rate two times higher than the national average. Not far behind, and the construction industry – an increase of over 17 percent for the year. According to the Federal center, all of this suggests that the region is headed in the right direction.
the Region has significantly strengthened its position in agriculture. Last year the volume of gross output in agriculture exceeded $ 103 billion. This is the best indicator for growth in the Volga Federal district.
In the agriculture of the Penza region play an important role of anchor investment projects. One of them implements agricultural holding “Damate”, which is surely among the ten largest producers of Turkey meat in the world. The company exports products to countries of the European Union, the Eurasian economic Union and 27 countries, including China and the UAE. The holding created over six thousand jobs, of which 4,5 thousand – in the Penza region.
– long experience of group of companies “Damate” demonstrates that the Penza region is one of the most comfortable regions in terms of investment climate. There are favorable conditions created which enables business to operate and grow, businesses to open as scheduled, create new jobs, – said General Director of Damate Rashid khayrov. – Permanent contact with the authorities by the investor, directly involved in the process, caring approach and attention to detail contribute to the formation of sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships. Within a short period we implemented a number of projects, including Europe’s largest plant for the processing of turkeys on 155 thousand tons of products per year, more than 500 poultry rearing and feeding, feed mill, Elevator and others.
Total investment companies “Damate” in the economy of Penza region exceeded 60 billion rubles and continues to grow. Several investment projects are now under active implementation, and we are confident that these plants will be built and launched on schedule.
the Position of the region in relation to investors, gives the opportunity to implement large-scale and ambitious projects and provides a rapid socio-economic development of the region.
the Business climate was favourable��first and for investment projects with participation of foreign capital, in particular, the company “Aviagen LLC” – for the production of Turkey eggs, “Sucden” – for the production of sugar, the Turkish company “Ahsen” Singapore “Rusmolco”, which work in the field of agriculture. Next month an international company “Hochland” will start in the Penza region after large-scale reconstruction of the plant for the manufacture of cheese.
– last year we managed to involve in the economy, more than 90 billion rubles. The region has become one of the leaders in Russia by the number of implemented large-scale investment projects, signed six new investment agreements providing for the creation of nearly two thousand new jobs, – said the Governor of the Penza region Ivan Belozertsev.
Despite the isolation, the sowing campaign this spring began earlier than usual. This was facilitated by the climatic conditions, and timely support.
In the regional Ministry of agriculture has received 110 applications to receive preferential short-term loans for spring field works in the amount of 2.5 billion rubles. In addition to the 44 credit agreements in the amount of 1.2 billion rubles has purchased agricultural machinery. It is noteworthy that 34 of the credit agreement have issued small farms.
do Not worry, will not stay hungry. Previous years turned out to be hearty for farmers. Collected record harvests, is the airbag, – the head of a limited partnership name Dimitrova in the Belinsky district Peter Stepaniuk.
In the Penza region this year have decided to increase the crops of buckwheat this crop will be given additional government support measures. But the sugar beets planted less than last year. Despite a temporary rise in the demand for sugar in March, his stock will last another two years.
According to operational data, sown area in the region up to 1445 thousand hectares of arable land, which is 26 thousand more than last year. The increase should be due to the entry into circulation of new land. The condition of crops good, farmers expect the harvest will be above last year by five to seven tons per hectare.
Sustainable results and shows the manufacturing industry. The volume released in the region of production last year increased by five percent, which is one of the best indicators in the PFD. A landmark event of the year was the construction of the largest plant in Europe for the production of foam, in October this year will start on the same large-scale manufacture of mattresses.
At the end of last year in Penza factory “Mayak” has completed the implementation of another investment project worth more than 1.3 billion and put into operation a new production line for the manufacture of paper and cardat up to 120 thousand tons per year. In the first quarter of this year, the growth rate of production at the “Mayak” to the same period last year was 85 percent, this is a serious indicator.
– was Partially idle, when due to the fact that in connection with the spread of coronavirus infection has closed the borders of the Moscow region, located there are companies that in our paper, print texture for furniture, could not accept our products. I think by the end of the year we will reach the desired volumes of production, – the Chairman of the Board of Directors of “Mayak” Vasily Vdonin.
Now the situation in General in the regional economy lines, including those in the construction industry, and this means that there will be demand for Penza Wallpaper and textured paper for furniture.
the Regional authorities are actively implementing solutions that allow to minimize the effects of the pandemic. Adopted and implemented by the regional package of business support measures. The cost to the budget of the region is estimated at three billion rubles. The most reduced rates under the simplified system of taxation, tax on property of organizations. Given incentives to landlords, which reduced payments for their tenants. Already restructured 560 credits to small businesses worth over five billion rubles at the expense of measures of Federal support. For the payment of approved salaries 250 interest-free loans totaling more than 480 million rubles. These measures contribute to the restoration of business activity and social support of the population.
– Our objective is to increase the level of financial security in terms of per capita, to reduce the debt burden on the budget. You first need to work on the legalization of labor relations in all spheres, – said Ivan Belozertsev. – I issued orders to intensify joint work of the Ministry of economy and development Corporation of the Penza region for active business development in cities and districts of the region. We need new projects with specific timelines and results, with the creation of jobs. Site should be developed. You will also receive a long-term program of reconstruction of housing and utilities infrastructure.
These areas of work remain priorities for the regional authorities in the near future. According to the results of the work done Ivan Belozertsev became eligible to apply for a new term as head of the Penza region.
Oleg Melnichenko, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee for Federative structure, regional policy, local self-government and Affairs of the North:
the Region began to take a leading position in the Volga Federal district on a number of fronts in recent years. Visible and political changes, they are in fact�� that at the Federal level the increased weight of the region. The Penza region is located in a green area part of the implementation of national projects. This indicates well-coordinated work at all levels, coordinated by the Governor.
Alex Dmitrienko, member of the Federation Council Committee on economic policy:
– it is Impossible not to note the achievements of the Penza region. I see that the regional government is focused entirely on the growth of economic indicators, the welfare of citizens, increase the comfort of living in the Penza region. It is important to continue to implement all initiated in the region, the current Governor is in power.
