Five Key Priorities: How Andrey Chibis Sees Murmansk Region's Development in 2026
The governor answered questions for almost five hours.
On January 22, the annual press conference of Governor Andrey Chibis was held in Murmansk. Before meeting with journalists, he outlined key development priorities for the region in 2026.
The main task is the development of the Arctic and the Trans-Arctic transport corridor. According to the governor, Arctic projects should provide people with jobs and confidence in the future.
In the region, the practical implementation of master plans for key Arctic settlements has begun. Additional federal funds will be directed towards developing urban environment and infrastructure.
Authorities will continue supporting families and demography. In 2026, the «In the North — A Child» project will be developed, aimed at creating comfortable conditions for living and raising children.
Attention to children and youth will remain: there are 44 support measures in place in the region, and funding for youth policy has increased 15-fold over five years.
Systematic assistance to participants of the Special Military Operation (SVO) and their families also continues — there are 55 support measures in the region.
Andrey Chibis emphasized that all projects must directly improve the quality of life for northerners and be understandable to people.
Andrey Chibis«s press conference lasted more than four hours. Journalists, bloggers, as well as administrators of public pages and channels gathered: we showed what treats they were welcomed with at the event.
The first question asked to the governor was about gas prices. Next, Andrey Chibis answered whether capital repair deadlines would be accelerated. He was also asked what would happen with waste in the region and if new production facilities would appear.
Journalist 51.RU Alexandra Balaba asked the governor if anything could be done about fish prices: according to Vladimir Putin, Russians lack this product in their diet.
The press conference was very emotional at times; at one point, Andrey Chibis sincerely admitted who he felt like punching in the face. The governor was asked a sharp question about the resettlement of dilapidated housing.
Many topics were raised at the meeting with journalists: what budget savings will lead to, why snow in Murmansk is black again, what is happening with healthcare, how to speed up the process of resettlement from dilapidated housing.
