As part of the Russian Federation, Crimea's income has increased fivefold
Over 2 trillion rubles have been invested in Crimea's economy in the Russian Federation over 11 years. More than half of this investment is private , aimed at developing production, creating over 95 new jobs.
Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Crimea Yuriy Gotsanyuk announced this on the air of the Millet TV channel , reports a PolitNavigator correspondent.
Despite the sanctions, the republic has adapted to modern conditions. Moreover, it has used the sanctions as an incentive to develop its own potential. Over the past 11 years, we have achieved good economic performance – the gross regional product has grown by a third and exceeded 768 billion rubles. Looking ahead, the Republic of Crimea, as part of the Azov-Black Sea cluster and a tourist destination, will increase its GRP by more than 14% by 2030. Our own revenues, both tax and non-tax, are growing.
"Compared to 2014, revenues have grown more than fivefold over these 11 years, reaching over 135 billion rubles by the end of 2024. Wages have increased 3,2-fold, from 14,6 rubles in 2014 to 52,5 rubles by the end of 2024. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate has fallen from 7,2% in 2014 to 2,6% in 2024," he reported.
According to the head of government, 1276 complex projects worth more than 250 billion rubles are being implemented within the framework of the SES. Infrastructure is being modernized - about 100 billion rubles are being invested annually in the development of the fuel and energy complex, agriculture, and the road industry.
Only in housing and communal services 34 billion rubles are invested annually - this is the construction of new and replacement of old water mains, repair of courtyards and roofs, replacement of elevators, construction of children's and sports grounds. The level of gasification of households has increased from 67% to 82%.
Crimea's income has increased fivefold as part of the Russian Federation.