The program for the development of settlements in the Russian Arctic zone and the Far Eastern Federal District will be expanded to 200 cities, president Vladimir Putin said.
"The program for the development of settlements in the Arctic zone and the Far Eastern Federal District will expand to 200 cities. Special master plans will be developed for them. Small settlements can also get additional opportunities," the head of state said during the annual direct line.
In the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, the list of main cities of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation includes Novy Urengoy, Noyabrsk and the agglomeration of Salekhard-Labytnangi, sever-press.ru notes.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
