Chibis reveals plans for modern art development in region

On 22 January, a press conference was held in Murmansk with journalists and Governor Andrey Chibis.

During the meeting, new opportunities for artists and representatives of the creative industries in the region were discussed. Bloggers from the Polar region asked whether exhibition-fairs like «Invented in the Arctic» would be repeated and what support measures for creative industries were planned.

«I haven»t told anyone yet, but I«ll say now,» the governor replied.

According to him, plans are underway to create an art residence based at the «Rusalochka» facility. It will be renovated and become a workplace for artists and creative entrepreneurs. The idea is for the residence to become a hub for creative people of all ages and an important cultural venue for the region.

Furthermore, support for creative industries will be developed through the new Ministry of Tourism and Entrepreneurship, which will work on developing additional measures to foster creativity and creative business, so that creative people remain in the North and can realize their projects.

More about the press conference

Andrey Chibis«s press conference lasted more than four hours. Journalists, bloggers, and public and channel administrators gathered: we showed what refreshments they were served at the event. The event began with a presentation by the governor, in which he detailed how he envisions the development of the Murmansk region in 2026.

The first question asked of the governor was about gas prices. Then Andrey Chibis answered whether the deadlines for major repairs would be accelerated. He was also asked what will happen with waste in the region and whether new production facilities will appear.

51.RU journalist Alexandra Balaba asked the governor if anything could actually be done about fish prices: in Vladimir Putin«s opinion, Russians lack this product in their diet.

The press conference was very emotional at times; at one point, Andrey Chibis sincerely admitted who he«d like to punch in the face. The governor was also asked a pointed question about relocating people from unsafe housing. Questions were also raised about the renovation of Severomorsk, and about what kind of business helps develop the region.

Many topics were raised at the meeting with journalists: what savings in the budgetary sphere will lead to, why the snow in Murmansk is black again, what is happening with healthcare, how to speed up the process of relocation from unsafe housing, as well as projects by Gazprom.