Igor Komarov: the regions of the Volga Federal District are active participants and winners of the All-Russian contest of the best projects for creating a comfortable environment in small towns

From the Republic of Tatarstan, the event was attended by Deputy Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal Services of the Republic of Tatarstan, Ainaz Yarmiev. Over the 2 years of its holding, 44 projects in 39 cities and 5 historical settlements became winners. The All-Russian contest of the best projects for creating a comfortable urban environment was organized on behalf of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin and was first held in 2018. The annual prize fund of the Competition is 5 billion rubles. Funds are allocated from the federal budget to support winning projects from 80 small towns and historical settlements. “Next year we will hold two competitions at once. By the 1st of February, filing of applications for 2020 will be completed and by the 1st of September we plan to make a competition for the next 2 years,” - said Vitaliy Mutko. According to Igor Komarov, the significance of the contest is dictated by its relevance. Regions of the district from the federal budget received more than 3 billion rubles. “This support is a significant help in solving the problems of urban disorder that have been accumulating for many years,” - said the Presidential Envoy. In addition, the plenipotentiary representative drew attention to the fact that increasing the attractiveness of urban spaces in small cities and historical settlements can make a significant contribution to solving the currently pressing problem - the development of domestic and inbound tourism.