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Since the beginning of 2026, 602 thousand tonnes of Pacific herring have been caught in the Far East — about four thousand tonnes remain until the historic maximum of 1969 of 606 thousand tonnes. According to the Fisheries Union, the catch is 32.3% higher than last year's figure and 2.6 times the average level over 90 years of observations.
Otabek YusupovOn October 28–29, the Kuril Islands will be hit by heavy rain and storm-force winds: in the north of the archipelago, gusts will intensify to 30 m/s. The cause is a series of cyclones, including the former typhoon Champi. Bad weather is also forecast for Chukotka and Kamchatka, where classes in schools were previously canceled and tourist routes were closed due to the cyclone.
Otabek YusupovDeputy Prime Minister and presidential envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Oleg Kozhemyako said that the outflow of residents from the Far East and the northern regions has slowed considerably compared with the 1990s. According to him, more than 1,400 enterprises have opened in the region and about 200,000 jobs have been created. Earlier, Vladimir Putin called for making the Far East attractive for relocation.
Aziz KarimovOleg Kozhemyako, presidential envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, said that the policy of subsidizing flights to the Far East will be preserved, taking into account the capabilities of the budget and the aircraft fleet. According to him, flights should be limited in winter to save engine hours, while the Ministry of Transport expects to increase the number of flights in the summer.
Aziz KarimovLDPR leader Leonid Slutsky, at a plenary session of the State Duma, presented an initiative for a 'new industrialization' of the Russian economy, which he considers especially relevant for the Far East. He emphasized the need for accelerated development of the region and the associated growth in quality of life. Earlier, candidate for the post of Deputy Prime Minister and presidential envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Oleg Kozhemyako announced plans to increase cargo transshipment in Far Eastern ports to 300 million tons.
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