Ivan Lebedev shared the agenda of the forum “Small homeland – the strength of Russia”

The head of Murmansk Ivan Lebedev in his official social networks shared the results of the first regional day of the IV all-Russian municipal forum “Small homeland – the strength of Russia”. The discussion focused on the development of rural areas and small towns, as well as municipal proposals for improving local life.

VARMSU co-chairwoman Irina Guseva stressed that rural areas are not “deep”, but an important part of the country. According to her, it is necessary to listen to those who work directly with residents, take into account their experience and remove obstacles to the development of territories.

A separate meeting was devoted to the development of rural areas. The heads of municipalities discussed this topic with Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut. She noted that the responsibility for life on the ground largely lies with the municipalities, and the task of the federal center is to support them and build a constructive dialogue.

As the head of Murmansk noted, the forum in Moscow brought together representatives of different levels of government. Participants discussed how to ensure that municipal initiatives do not remain at the level of proposals, but turn into concrete solutions.

Ivan Lebedev stressed that the proposals collected during the regional days will be finalized and included in the agenda of the federal part of the forum. It will be held in April 2027 and will end with the awarding of the Service Award.

Earlier, “MK in Murmansk” reported that Murmansk women will be able to help the development of the Arctic with their ideas and initiatives.