News
- 11 December 2025, 17:53
- The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation
During the meeting with entrepreneurs, Russia's Prosecutor General emphasized that Volgograd region possesses a strong economic base and is rightfully considered the "gateway to southern Russia." "The region's strategic position places increased responsibility on the authorities to support and develop the business environment," said the head of the supervisory body.
Noting the successful implementation of significant investment projects, including the creation of technological production facilities, logistics centers, and mineral deposit development, Russia's Prosecutor General pointed out that the region's development is hindered by a number of systemic problems: "These include difficulties in obtaining support measures, unjustified interference in business activity by controlling and law enforcement agencies, non-payments under contracts, and a number of other issues."
"The format of our meeting presupposes direct and open communication. The degree of your candor will largely determine the effectiveness of our oversight response. Prosecutors have the necessary experience and competence," stated Alexander Gutsan before beginning the discussion of issues concerning the businessmen.
***
The first to address the head of the supervisory body was the president of "OPORA RUSSIA" Alexander Kalinin, who spoke about a problem common to the region, including for entrepreneurs—regular shelling and other threats from Ukrainian armed formations. As an example, he cited an agricultural firm damaged by falling UAV debris. The damage to the farm's infrastructure amounted to almost 4.5 million rubles. However, there are no compensation mechanisms for this in Volgograd region.
"Under current conditions, territories of certain regions of our country are undergoing severe trials from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but unlike large companies, for small enterprises such emergencies become fatal, in some cases meaning the complete loss of a business," stated Alexander Gutsan. He instructed his subordinates, together with authorized federal ministries, to work out a specific list of regions, study how the situation with supporting small and medium-sized businesses is developing there, and determine what experience can be extended to all at-risk territories.
***
"Creating conditions for the successful self-realization of SMO participants in civilian life is the state's duty to its defenders,"—this is how Russia's Prosecutor General reacted to an appeal from an SMO participant implementing a project to promote a modern direction in sports. Like many other participants in the "SVOy BUSINESS" federal program, the entrepreneur faced the problem of a lack of available premises suitable for implementing his initiative. He emphasized that state and municipal property previously leased to small and medium-sized businesses had already been bought out on preferential terms, and the cost of renting other properties is prohibitively high.
Alexander Gutsan instructed his subordinates to work on this issue at the regional level and to study the situation across the country as a whole.
***
The next to address Russia's Prosecutor General was the president of the "Gruzavtotrans" association, Vladimir Matyagin, who reported on the faulty operation of automated weight and dimension control points in the region. This situation leads to the illegal imposition of large administrative fines, and the unjustified fiscal burden increases the cost of goods for consumers.
Noting that such failures are regular, Alexander Gutsan instructed his subordinates to consider this problem comprehensively.
***
Another entrepreneur said that under a contract concluded with the municipality, he completed work on repairing internal courtyard driveways last year but has still not received payment. Despite a court ruling in his favor, it has not been executed by officials.
After hearing the applicant, Russia's Prosecutor General reminded that within the framework of business protection, the issue of settlements by state and municipal customers with bona fide contractors is one of the key oversight areas. The head of the supervisory body gave one month for an inspection in this sphere across the region, emphasizing that those who allowed violations must face deserved punishment.
***
A representative of a company specializing in river transport spoke about a problem with the operation of the Volga-Don shipping canal. On one section, the actual depth does not meet standards, yet this very section is designated as an anchorage for vessels. In case of an emergency or need for repairs, only one motor ship will be able to anchor; any subsequent vessel will run aground. In this regard, he requests that measures be taken obliging the Volga-Don Basin Administration to carry out dredging works during the 2026 navigation period.
"Increasing the throughput of the most important waterways, as well as creating optimal and, above all, safe conditions for navigation, is one of the priority tasks for the development of the transport industry," emphasized Alexander Gutsan. Instructions were given for a comprehensive assessment of the current situation.
During constructive communication with businesses, lasting over two hours, Alexander Gutsan heard out 10 applicants, again emphasizing that each appeal would be studied in detail and taken under personal control. Among other issues raised by entrepreneurs was disagreement with the actions of law enforcement, controlling and customs agencies.
***
At the end of the visit, Russia's Prosecutor General met with the staff of the Volgograd Regional Prosecutor's Office. The head of the supervisory body once again highlighted areas requiring maximum and prompt intervention by prosecutors. Alexander Gutsan urged them to work not for numbers in reports, but in such a way that the measures taken would genuinely impact the state of legality and that of law and order.
The Prosecutor General's Office
of the Russian Federation
The Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation
11 December 2025, 17:53
Alexander Gutsan Meets with Regional Business Community Representatives During Volgograd Working Visit
During the meeting with entrepreneurs, Russia's Prosecutor General emphasized that Volgograd region possesses a strong economic base and is rightfully considered the "gateway to southern Russia." "The region's strategic position places increased responsibility on the authorities to support and develop the business environment," said the head of the supervisory body.
Noting the successful implementation of significant investment projects, including the creation of technological production facilities, logistics centers, and mineral deposit development, Russia's Prosecutor General pointed out that the region's development is hindered by a number of systemic problems: "These include difficulties in obtaining support measures, unjustified interference in business activity by controlling and law enforcement agencies, non-payments under contracts, and a number of other issues."
"The format of our meeting presupposes direct and open communication. The degree of your candor will largely determine the effectiveness of our oversight response. Prosecutors have the necessary experience and competence," stated Alexander Gutsan before beginning the discussion of issues concerning the businessmen.
***
The first to address the head of the supervisory body was the president of "OPORA RUSSIA" Alexander Kalinin, who spoke about a problem common to the region, including for entrepreneurs—regular shelling and other threats from Ukrainian armed formations. As an example, he cited an agricultural firm damaged by falling UAV debris. The damage to the farm's infrastructure amounted to almost 4.5 million rubles. However, there are no compensation mechanisms for this in Volgograd region.
"Under current conditions, territories of certain regions of our country are undergoing severe trials from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, but unlike large companies, for small enterprises such emergencies become fatal, in some cases meaning the complete loss of a business," stated Alexander Gutsan. He instructed his subordinates, together with authorized federal ministries, to work out a specific list of regions, study how the situation with supporting small and medium-sized businesses is developing there, and determine what experience can be extended to all at-risk territories.
***
"Creating conditions for the successful self-realization of SMO participants in civilian life is the state's duty to its defenders,"—this is how Russia's Prosecutor General reacted to an appeal from an SMO participant implementing a project to promote a modern direction in sports. Like many other participants in the "SVOy BUSINESS" federal program, the entrepreneur faced the problem of a lack of available premises suitable for implementing his initiative. He emphasized that state and municipal property previously leased to small and medium-sized businesses had already been bought out on preferential terms, and the cost of renting other properties is prohibitively high.
Alexander Gutsan instructed his subordinates to work on this issue at the regional level and to study the situation across the country as a whole.
***
The next to address Russia's Prosecutor General was the president of the "Gruzavtotrans" association, Vladimir Matyagin, who reported on the faulty operation of automated weight and dimension control points in the region. This situation leads to the illegal imposition of large administrative fines, and the unjustified fiscal burden increases the cost of goods for consumers.
Noting that such failures are regular, Alexander Gutsan instructed his subordinates to consider this problem comprehensively.
***
Another entrepreneur said that under a contract concluded with the municipality, he completed work on repairing internal courtyard driveways last year but has still not received payment. Despite a court ruling in his favor, it has not been executed by officials.
After hearing the applicant, Russia's Prosecutor General reminded that within the framework of business protection, the issue of settlements by state and municipal customers with bona fide contractors is one of the key oversight areas. The head of the supervisory body gave one month for an inspection in this sphere across the region, emphasizing that those who allowed violations must face deserved punishment.
***
A representative of a company specializing in river transport spoke about a problem with the operation of the Volga-Don shipping canal. On one section, the actual depth does not meet standards, yet this very section is designated as an anchorage for vessels. In case of an emergency or need for repairs, only one motor ship will be able to anchor; any subsequent vessel will run aground. In this regard, he requests that measures be taken obliging the Volga-Don Basin Administration to carry out dredging works during the 2026 navigation period.
"Increasing the throughput of the most important waterways, as well as creating optimal and, above all, safe conditions for navigation, is one of the priority tasks for the development of the transport industry," emphasized Alexander Gutsan. Instructions were given for a comprehensive assessment of the current situation.
During constructive communication with businesses, lasting over two hours, Alexander Gutsan heard out 10 applicants, again emphasizing that each appeal would be studied in detail and taken under personal control. Among other issues raised by entrepreneurs was disagreement with the actions of law enforcement, controlling and customs agencies.
***
At the end of the visit, Russia's Prosecutor General met with the staff of the Volgograd Regional Prosecutor's Office. The head of the supervisory body once again highlighted areas requiring maximum and prompt intervention by prosecutors. Alexander Gutsan urged them to work not for numbers in reports, but in such a way that the measures taken would genuinely impact the state of legality and that of law and order.
