In Sarov, the first stages of the development master plan for the city were discussed.

      On June 22, 2026, at 13:00, Society In Sarov, an extended meeting of the Public Council of the State Corporation "Rosatom" and the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation took place, dedicated to the presentation of the first stages of the development master plan for the city. Representatives of the leadership of the nuclear city also participated in the event. The development company and the department for interaction with the regions of the state corporation "Rosatom" presented a preliminary analysis of the current economic situation in the city, as well as a predictive model for its development. The basis included current and prospective developments of the city-forming enterprise, the implementation of large-scale scientific projects of global level, and the need to attract and train highly qualified specialists. Among the guests of the meeting was the winner of the preliminary voting of the "United Russia" party, the first deputy chairman of the Nizhny Novgorod City Duma, Evgeny Kostin. In his speech, he emphasized the unique status of Sarov as a city where spiritual heritage and advanced science intertwine, ensuring the technological sovereignty of the country. "Sarov is more than just a center of the nuclear industry. It is a place with a great history, where the creators of the nuclear shield worked. Today, VNIITF is solving state tasks of the highest level, and the scale of these tasks defines the special character of the city. We must preserve its unique appearance and create conditions for young specialists to connect their fate with Sarov," noted Evgeny Kostin. Participants agreed that the master plan should be a comprehensive document covering the economy and science, social infrastructure, housing policy, improvement, and staffing. They also discussed mechanisms for involving citizens in the improvement processes. Evgeny Kostin positively assessed the practice of implementing the governor's project "You Decide!" in Sarov and the program "Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment," which allows residents to independently choose objects for repair and renewal. "Tasks are solved faster when there is a team and reliance on people's opinions. I am convinced: together we will achieve more," he added. Special attention during the discussion was paid to the formation of the "Nuclear Chapter" in the new People's Program, which aims to strengthen mechanisms for supporting closed administrative-territorial formations at the federal level. "The formation of the 'Nuclear Chapter' in the People's Program allows for a special attitude towards closed administrative-territorial formations and nuclear cities to be enshrined at the federal level. It is fundamentally important for us that the document includes clear mechanisms for developing social infrastructure, attracting personnel, and supporting families and young specialists. The master plan for Sarov should demonstrate how such solutions work in the interests of people on the ground," emphasized Dmitry Filipenko, head of the Nizhny Novgorod regional executive committee of the "United Russia" party. The delegation also held a meeting with city leaders of public opinion, where issues of supporting residents' initiatives in the closed city and mechanisms for their consideration and implementation within the framework of the master plan were discussed. "For the residents of a closed city, it is important to see that their initiatives are not just listened to but also turned into concrete decisions, projects, and lines in the master plan. Collecting proposals, open discussions, participation of public councils and active citizens are the best guarantee that the master plan will not remain a 'paper' document. Our task is to ensure that the voice of the people is heard at all stages, from conception to implementation," noted Ilya Zotov, a member of the Public Chamber of the Nizhny Novgorod region and chairman of the all-Russian public organization for the protection of passenger rights "Passenger Union." The event was also attended by Alexander Gorovoy, deputy general director of the state corporation "Rosatom" for regional work, and the head of the city-forming enterprise. The moderator of the discussion was Alexander Asafov, a member of the Public Council of the State Corporation "Rosatom" and the Public Chamber of the Russian Federation. "The president has tasked us with raising the standard of living in our closed administrative-territorial formations to a qualitatively new level. Together with the administration, the enterprise, and the regional team led by the governor, we will do everything to ensure that the master plan for Sarov covers absolutely all social and economic spheres, receives support at the federal level, and is implemented. Its development is being carried out with maximum involvement of the expert community and direct participation of residents. No one knows their land and the problems of their hometown better than they do," noted Alexander Gorovoy. "The representatives of the Public Chamber and the Public Council of 'Rosatom,' who participated in the discussion of the master plan for Sarov today, are experts from completely different fields: economics, urban studies, social sphere, and many others. Today we looked at many things from completely different angles, developed hypotheses, and immediately received feedback from socially active residents of the city. 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