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Dmitry Milyayev started his report by briefing the President on the regional support measures for participants in the special military operation and their families. He highlighted that there are currently 67 financial and non-material support initiatives in place. Efforts are underway to address the housing needs of special military operation participants and their families, and the one-off disbursement for those who sign a contract has been increased. Additionally, the Hero 71 Centre, set to open in September, will serve as a dedicated facility to support combat veterans and their families by consolidating all state support measures.

Dmitry Milyayev also gave an update on efforts in the new territories, specifically in Mariupol, which is being supported by the region. In 2022–2023, the Tula Region allocated 3.7 billion rubles for this purpose. The funds were used to restore a school, a kindergarten, a dormitory of the vocational school, 21 apartment buildings, and utility lines. Works continue this year, with plans developed in collaboration with the Russian Ministry of Construction extending through 2030.

According to Dmitry Milyayev, the region’s economy is quite stable, with positive indicators in both agriculture and industry. The defence sector, which is the backbone of this industrial region, is operating actively, and the production volumes are growing. Particular emphasis is being placed on the unmanned aerial systems sector, where Tula manufacturers are currently producing up to 2,000 units per day.

Dmitry Milyayev reported that investment activity remains strong. Between 2016 and 2023, the region attracted 1.3 trillion rubles in investments. During the 2024 St Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Tula Region signed over 20 agreements worth a total of 100 billion rubles. These agreements span various sectors, including agro-processing, the food industry, chemistry, metallurgy, and manufacturing.

The discussion also touched upon social issues, including resettlement from dilapidated housing. Between 2019 and 2023, over 7,000 people moved to houses with modern conveniences. Additionally, four major healthcare projects were implemented, including a perinatal centre, two sections of a children’s clinical hospital, and an oncology hospital. There are also plans to build a surgical department at an emergency care hospital. He reported that 32 kindergartens, seven schools and more than 200 sports facilities had been built over the past few years. Much attention is being paid to road construction in municipalities, with 185 kilometres of roads built or repaired. However, there is still a problem with approach roads to rural settlements and the quality and condition of country roads. Therefore, a decision was made to allocate funds from the regional budget for these purposes.

Dmitry Milyayev said that he studied residents’ requests while visiting districts [in the Tula Region], and based on the results, a number of decisions will be taken, including on a five-year programme to develop municipalities. Another priority is to deal with environmental problems. As for cultural facilities, the region will install modular-type cultural centres, overhaul old Soviet full-size stadiums, improve water supply quality, build children’s playgrounds, and improve small public spaces. An updated programme until 2030 is currently being developed.

The Acting Governor also mentioned that the Tula Region will hold gubernatorial elections on September 8. If residents support him, he said, he will do his best to justify their and the President’s trust.

Vladimir Putin noted that the elections were not far off, but there was still time left to show the Tula Region residents the key areas of the region’s development and to take the first steps. The President wished Dmitry Milyayev success.