# Putin Unveils Updated Strategy for Russian Far East Development

President Putin announced a new 10-year strategy to accelerate economic growth in Russia's Far East region.

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President Vladimir Putin announced during a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russian authorities are transitioning to the implementation of an updated strategy for the development of the Russian Far East. [^1]

Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum on September 3, 2026, that around 25 trillion rubles ($287 billion) in capital investments have been drawn to the Russian Far East over the past 11 years. [^2]

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, stated on September 3, 2026, at the Eastern Economic Forum that maintaining a high base interest rate is a conscious decision aimed at preserving macroeconomic stability. [^3]

The President stated that preferential regimes, including various business incentives in the port of Vladivostok, on Russky Island, and a special tax regime on the Kuril Islands, have helped accelerate the region's development. [^4]

The updated strategy for the Russian Far East will be designed for the next ten years and represents a new stage in the development of this key region for Russia. [^5]

Putin noted that investment activity, industrial growth, and construction in the Russian Far East consistently surpass the national average. [^6]

Vladimir Putin stated that the gross regional product of the Far East has more than tripled over the past 11 years. [^7]

According to the Central Bank's scenarios, the average base interest rate in Russia is expected to be 14.5-14.6% in 2026, with inflation projected between 6% and 7%. [^8]

Putin asserted that macroeconomic stability is a necessary condition for attracting investments, questioning what investment projects could exist if inflation were double-digit. [^9]

The Central Bank of Russia presented four scenarios for the economy's development until 2029: baseline, disinflationary, inflationary, and risky. [^10]

Putin cited South Korea's total fertility rate of 0.7 as significantly lower than Russia's, noting that Japan's rate is also similar. [^11]

Putin proposed extending the policy providing financial support to families with a third child in the Russian Far East region until 2030. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. President Vladimir Putin announced during a speech at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russian authorities are transitioning to the implementation of an updated strategy for the development of the Russian Far East. (Lenta.ru, News)
2. Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum on September 3, 2026, that around 25 trillion rubles ($287 billion) in capital investments have been drawn to the Russian Far East over the past 11 years. (TASS, News)
3. Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, stated on September 3, 2026, at the Eastern Economic Forum that maintaining a high base interest rate is a conscious decision aimed at preserving macroeconomic stability. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
4. The President stated that preferential regimes, including various business incentives in the port of Vladivostok, on Russky Island, and a special tax regime on the Kuril Islands, have helped accelerate the region's development. (Lenta.ru, News)
5. The updated strategy for the Russian Far East will be designed for the next ten years and represents a new stage in the development of this key region for Russia. (Lenta.ru, News)
6. Putin noted that investment activity, industrial growth, and construction in the Russian Far East consistently surpass the national average. (TASS, News)
7. Vladimir Putin stated that the gross regional product of the Far East has more than tripled over the past 11 years. (TASS, News)
8. According to the Central Bank's scenarios, the average base interest rate in Russia is expected to be 14.5-14.6% in 2026, with inflation projected between 6% and 7%. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
9. Putin asserted that macroeconomic stability is a necessary condition for attracting investments, questioning what investment projects could exist if inflation were double-digit. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
10. The Central Bank of Russia presented four scenarios for the economy's development until 2029: baseline, disinflationary, inflationary, and risky. (www.24chasa.bg, News)
11. Putin cited South Korea's total fertility rate of 0.7 as significantly lower than Russia's, noting that Japan's rate is also similar. (세계일보, News)
12. Putin proposed extending the policy providing financial support to families with a third child in the Russian Far East region until 2030. (세계일보, News)

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