New Horizons

The Russians who arrived to participate in the economic forum held a series of meetings on the country's enterprises, studying the possibility of expanding the export of Pridnestrovian goods in Russia. They communicate with Pridnestrovian students sharing their experience in applying this model of regional economic development, as industrial clusters. The ability to learn more about it has been provided at the Plenary Forum "New Horizons and development strategy". Deputy of the Legislative Assembly of Kaluga region Alexander Yefremov wondered, first, flagrant loss of Pridnestrovian large investor (it was about who left MMZ Alisher Usmanov), and secondly, the lack of state development strategy. At the same time, he noted that the republic has potential. He is the example of his native land, spoke about how the one and a half decades, the region can be transformed from a subsidized to the donor. This is what happened with the Kaluga region, which today is one of the leaders in the rate of growth of the industry. Industrial parks - ready platform to start production activity were built on its territory. Clusters are the speciality of Kaluga economy. There are several. About three dozen companies were unityd by automobile, 45 - Agriculture. 62 participants of the pharmaceutical cluster launched in the production 60 types of medicines. Another dozen on the stage of completion of the development, which includes all stages - from the elimination of chemical formulas to the release of the finished product. Means of Transport and Logistics Cluster (Kaluga ranked 4th on the road quality). 30 thousand professionals involved in IT-sphere. "Kaluga" airport was opened in 2015. Of course, this city is the "cradle of space exploration" - the rocket and space industry, as always, at their best.

Guests from Voronezh told about reality of Russian-Pridnestrovian relations in the economic sphere. The deputy of the regional Duma Andrey Klimentov said that the capital of the Russian black earth, located 500 kilometers south of Moscow, even 10-12 years ago there was also due to the subsidies. Aviation, military industry and electronics are Soviet heritage. After the Voronezh region was headed by the former Minister of Agriculture Alexei Gordeyev, "Chernozemye" showed its agrarian nature. Today it produces 200 tons of meat a day (the highest rate in the world). In addition, the Voronezh ultramodern farms produce about 70% of the Russian milk.

Andrei Clement, who heads the Association "Chizhov Gallery", told about the acquaintance with Pridnestrovian enterprises "Kvint", "Tirotex", "Aquatir". He called unique their products. What is missing is a decent marketing. Already preparing for the conclusion of a contract with "Tirotex". Russian experts selected products. The possibility of opening in Voronezh "Tirotex" subsidiary was discussed.

The same Russian company owns a network of premium stores. According to the head of association «Food Retail» Alexander Chizhov, the products of our companies is worthy to take a place on their shelves. In addition, the Russian businessman had the idea to open a store in Voronezh "Gourmet-Pridnestrovie". The representative of «Food Retail» Inessa Holina said that they have experience of cooperation with Pridnestrovian producers. "InterCenterlux" took its place at the Voronezh market. A new line of clothes "Madzerini" has success.

The State Duma deputy Alexei Silanov told about reality and serious prospects of mutually beneficial economic cooperation between Russia and Pridnestrovie. He noted the similarity of the problems Pridnestrovie and the Kaliningrad region had to face, which he represents. Kaliningrad is also geographically isolated from the whole of Russia. This does not prevent the country to be unified. Russian legislator drew attention to the need to develop strategic documents, on the basis of which should make management decisions.

Alexei Silanov sent Pridnestrovians the words of gratitude from the Russians for their participation in the September elections and in general political life of Russia, and a welcome address of the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation to the participants of the economic forum.