Yakut Labor Quarter Serves as an Inspiring Model for Various Regions, According to Aleksey Chekunkov
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Yakutsk Creative Cluster Paves the Way for Far Eastern Development, says Alexei Chekunkov, Minister for the Development of the Far East and Arctic, during the plenary session "Creative Capital - Synergy of Creativity and Economy" on May 30th. Chekunkov emphasized the importance of Yakutsk's labor quarter as an example for other regions and shared his aspirations for creative clusters in the coming years.
"The Yakutsk Labor Quarter has served as a beacon for numerous regions across the nation. The surge in private businesses in different Far Eastern regions creating similar spaces reflects this inspiration. They're gathering bright minds, teams, renting out spaces, and establishing private creative clusters," said Chekunkov.
In various cities like Blagoveshchensk, Vladivostok, and Ulan-Ude, projects are underway. A sizeable center is being built in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. These initiatives are occurring within the framework of the president's master plan for the development of Far Eastern cities, a substantial initiative launched in the past year. By 2026, cumulative investments in these clusters will reach almost 5 billion rubles. Other cities are keenly observing the evolution of these flagships, pondering their own creative clusters, not exclusively depending on budget funding.
Chekunkov stressed that by 2030, the resident count in these creative clusters should surpass 1,000 individuals. Revenue must grow tenfold to 25 billion rubles, making a steep climb from the current 2% contribution of creative industries to the Far Eastern GDP. This sector's representativeness is anticipated to rise to 6%.
The plenary session took place as part of the II International Forum of Creative Industries "Made in the Far East" in Yakutsk's creative cluster "Labor Quarter."
- Ascending Revenue: The projected revenue growth of the creative cluster residents in the Russian Far East is expected to surge tenfold by 2030, reaching a staggering 25 billion rubles ($319.65 million).
- Rising Population: By 2030, the resident count in these creative clusters is slated to increase, surpassing the 1,000 people mark.
- Expanding Locations: Creative clusters are taking root in diverse cities, including Blagoveshchensk, preparing to establish its own cluster, Vladivostok, with a large center sprouting in a former military barracks, Ulan-Ude, where a significant creative center is booming, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky's Ikra cluster.
These developments are crucial elements in broader master plans conceived to set the stage for economic growth through creative industries in the Far East.
The surge in private businesses and creation of creative clusters in various cities, such as Blagoveshchensk, Vladivostok, Ulan-Ude, and Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, can be attributed to the inspiration provided by Yakutsk's labor quarter. This expansion aligns with the president's initiative for the development of Far Eastern cities.
As the creative industry's representative in the Far Eastern GDP is projected to rise to 6%, there is a growing emphasis on finance, business, and technology within these creative clusters, in addition to education and self-development, to foster economic growth and drives innovation.
